4.7
(217 reviews)
".We have been in business for about 11 years. We specialize in providing professional caregivers to come into the home to assist clients wit..."
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4.7
(217 reviews)
".We have been in business for about 11 years. We specialize in providing professional caregivers to come into the home to assist clients wit..."
READ MORE4.6
(155 reviews)
"Right At Home was the perfect answer to be able to keep Mom in her home. It provides the care needed for a person not ready for full Assisted Living yet needs help with daily chores and meals. The care givers are loving and kind, almost like family. ..."
READ MORE5.0
(21 reviews)
"Christina is a wonderful caregiver who goes to my mother's home three times per week. She plays games with my mother, engages her in conversation, reads the newspaper with her and also assists her with many needs. I am so impressed with Christina's..."
READ MORE5.0
(2 reviews)
"Service has been and continues to be excellent. Caregivers help me with everyday chores, i.e. (1) There while showering. (2) Give medication. (3) Prepare meals. (4) Go with me to doctors. (5) Keep my room clean and make beds. (6) Does my laundry and ..."
READ MORE5.0
(2 reviews)
"Visiting Angels has been an amazing support for our family during times when we really needed extra help. From day one, they’ve gone above and beyond, showing just how much they genuinely care about the families they serve. Over the years, they’ve c..."
READ MORE"FirstLight Home Care of Whittier’s in-home care services provide the daily support adults need to live a life of dignity with as much indepe..."
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4.9
(12 reviews)
"My mom had a rapid decline in health and needed care that we couldn't always provide her. Dan at Redan was quick to respond to all my questions. Within the week we had a caregiver to the house, she was kind but wasn't the right fit. Dan again was..."
READ MORE5.0
(9 reviews)
"The caregivers from A Step Above Caregiving, LLC pretty much do what we ask them to do. We have caregivers over during the night and they give her showers, wash her hair, and make sure she doesn't fall. They also check her blood sugar and give her sn..."
READ MORE5.0
(11 reviews)
"I'm 74 years old and called Helping Hands Senior Foundation today, May 16, 2024, at about 3 PM, to get help with a wheelchair. I spoke to a really nice woman who not only helped me with the wheelchair but also helped me with getting help with other ..."
READ MORE5.0
(6 reviews)
"Smile Senior Care helped me cope and improve my anxiety. My caregiver gives me outstanding care. She is great in preparing meals to keep me nourished, keeps the house clean, promotes a positive atmosphere in the house, and above all, she is very prof..."
READ MORE5.0
(4 reviews)
"I go through them to take care of my mother, she has had dementia for 4 years and they have been there every step of the way, they stay the night with her and are there for EVERYTHING! They are very reliable I don’t know what I would do with out thes..."
READ MORE630 Roosevelt, Irvine, CA, 92620
4.5
(10 reviews)
"Quincey was in charge of our case. She was already available to offer any help needed. Leticia was also on our case. Together they both made sure we always had the coverage we needed. 99% of the people they sent were awesome. I can’t say enough good ..."
READ MORE4.5
(7 reviews)
"The folks at Homewatch of SJC do an exceptional job at providing caregiving services for your every need. Brad carefully matches the client with a caregiver that has the proper skillset and personality to guarantee success, I have dealt with four d..."
READ MORE5.0
(2 reviews)
"I employed the services of Home Hero to hire a caregiver for my mother last Fall. We were matched with a sweet young lady named ROsemary who was very kind-heartedf and punctual. Loved everything about this company, they were always responsive to me a..."
READ MORE5.0
(2 reviews)
"Services have been great. The caregivers are very good and supportive. ..."
READ MORE5.0
(2 reviews)
"We hired Benchmark Home Care Services for my husband. I like that anytime I wanted them, they were ready. The caregiver actually is sort of babysitting my husband as he has Alzheimer's. She takes care of him and feeds him. If he needs any help at all..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"I found Caresimply on the internet. Their care was satisfactory. The caregivers were good and I like their work attitude. They help me with shopping and laundry. I am happy with how they are helping me for the past weeks since I got them. I am very c..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"We’re doing good; we’ve got somebody from A-A Home Care living with my dad. The caregiver is great, and the agency is really good to work with. Everyone that they brought was good, and the person they sent first is still there. ..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"I was really impressed with the quality of the service that Medics On Wheels provides. From someone always picking up the phone, to having someone young, strong and motivated medical staff to help me around the house was really great. I am really ple..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"I am using Senior Helpers for my dad. I use them a little bit more because they have more bilingual caregivers. They actually take my dad out more, like taking him to the park and doing a little bit more extra stuff. They're a little bit more helpful..."
READ MOREHome care in Santa Fe Springs costs an average of $5,911 a month, according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. This is fairly affordable by California’s standards, where similar care statewide averages $6,101, though it’s still higher than the national average cost of $4,957. Home care cost for other cities in the state range from well above Santa Fe Springs, such as San Diego ($6,387), to well below, such as El Centro ($3,432). Closer to Santa Fe Springs in cost, the nearby city of Oxnard averages $5,815 a month for home care.
Santa Fe Springs
$5,911
California
$6,101
United States
$4,957
San Diego
$6,387
El Centro
$3,432
Oxnard
$5,815
Home care agencies in Santa Fe Springs charge $5,911 for nonmedical services. Home health care has the same rate and includes medication management and nursing services. Assisted living in the area costs $5,250, which is around $700 a month less, while adult day health care averages $1,652 a month in Santa Fe Springs. Seniors in this area pay an average of $9,125 a month for more intensive medical services available with a semiprivate room in a nursing home.
Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,652
Assisted Living
$5,250
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Note: Data for Santa Fe Springs was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Seniors in Santa Fe Springs can safely age in place with support from the city and multiple local nonprofit agencies. These agencies offer helpful resources for legal, utility and social services, along with food, home assistance and other necessary supports. Seniors and family members can get more information about these programs by directly contacting the agencies involved.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center | (562) 692-0261 | The Gus Velasco Neighborhood Community Center offers older residents of Santa Fe Springs support with family and social programs, congregate meal service and counseling. The community center also offers free referrals for locally available senior services from other agencies in the area that serve seniors. |
Santa Fe Springs Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services | (714) 571-5200 | Santa Fe Springs Legal Aid provides seniors and low-income residents of Orange and Los Angeles counties with free legal advice, counseling, and representation for non-criminal matters. Practice areas include estate law, family matters and benefits issues. Referrals are available for matters outside the center's practice. |
City of Santa Fe Springs Transportation Services | (562) 409-7572 | Santa Fe Springs Metro offers free and discounted medical transportation for seniors aged 60 and over. Vehicles are also equipped for the disabled. Service can be requested 24 hours in advance. Riders who need a companion may travel with one attendant at no extra charge. |
Family and Human Services Division | (562) 868-0511 | The city's Family and Human Services division supports seniors in Santa Fe Springs with a variety of programs, including taxi vouchers for transportation, financial assistance for low-income households and case manager support to help seniors locate and apply for benefits they may be eligible to receive. |
Income-Qualified Senior Water Discount Program | (562) 409-7540 | The Department of Public Works helps seniors aging in place with discounts on water and other utility bills. Those who meet program income guidelines may qualify for up to 15% off of their monthly water bill, with similar discounts for sewage and home heating and cooling. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.