Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Walnut Creek, CA, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 4.9 out of 5 stars across the 88 options below.
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395 Taylor Blvd #100, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523
4.8
(55 reviews)
"Gentiva saved my life! I was in bed for four days in pain and Grace came to meet with me and she was able to get me signed up for services very quickly and her office staff had someone there within the hour of signing up. Both the caregiver and Gra..."
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7567 Amador Valley Blvd., Suite 203, Dublin, CA, 94568
5.0
(32 reviews)
"My personal Interaction with the care staff is wonderful. Great communication! Always available if I have any questions for my love one. The Care Plus agency is awesome always updating me with my grandpas health and providing new ways of the care smo..."
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2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd, #4101, San Ramon, CA, 94583
5.0
(11 reviews)
"The agency provided an outstanding home care aide (Kathy). She was always proactive in seeing what needed to be done and doing it with a smile. Including patient cleaning, feeding, physical therapy assistance, bed/wheelchair transfers, and medicatio..."
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1550 Viader Drive, Moraga, CA, 94556
4.6
(13 reviews)
"We used a group called Senior Helpers of Contra Costa and Alameda. I've only had one caregiver and she's very good. They provide home care. They do some cooking, physical care, cleaning, and companionship. I used them for one month. Scheduling has be..."
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251 Lafayette Circle, Suite 310, Lafayette, CA, 94549
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I have two aging family members that have currently needed some extra help. My wife and myself have full time jobs and cannot provide all the extra help that our loved ones need. Always Best has filled that need and has allow both family members to r..."
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2603 Camino Ramon Suite 200, San Ramon, CA, 94583
4.8
(7 reviews)
"I was using Qualicare Homecare - San Ramon, CA for my parents. When I was looking for somebody and made a couple of calls, they were the first to respond. They came out. I enjoyed the discussions I had with them and I just felt comfortable with them...."
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3050 Citrus Cir, Suite 201, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598
5.0
(2 reviews)
"It has been effortless to get coverage for my father with Home Instead. The caregivers have been incredibly kind, attentive and caring. They treat my father as if he’s their own family member! ..."
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5674 Stoneridge Drive,, Suite 108, Pleasanton, CA, 94588
"I'm Sandy Levine, the local owner of Senior Helpers, a nationwide leader in professional in-home assistance services with a strong passion f..."
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2110 Omega Rd #C , San Ramon, CA, 94583
"When you or your loved one needs help at home, turn to FirstLight HomeCare. We offer complete companion and personal care services for senio..."
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150 N Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598
"We are a new Home Care Agency offering in home non-medical senior care! We are passionate about empowering seniors through quality care! The..."
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3474 Buskirk Avenue Suite C, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523
"We can help those in need not only by providing quality care at great value, but also by answering questions, offering advice, suggesting re..."
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4682 Chabot Drive Suite # 12167, Pleasanton, CA, 94588
37060 Saint Edwards Street , Newark, CA, 94560
5.0
(1 reviews)
"When my father was gravely ill and dying, Agents of Care stepped up and provided excellent respite care for a family member who was exhausted and overwhelmed after spending weeks and months caring for my father 24/7. Agents of Care's staff were qui..."
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1320 Willow Pass Road , Concord, CA, 94520
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I started Prestige Home Care Agency quite a while ago. They've just been very reliable. The aides are great. They're really competent and caring. I haven't had any issues. It's just been really wonderful. My mother is happy, too. The scheduling has b..."
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5700 Stoneridge Mall Road Suite 330 , Pleasanton, CA, 94588
"Right at Home provides personalized in-home care and support for seniors and adults with disabilities. Our caregivers are trained to help wi..."
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1395 22nd Street Unit 657 , San Francisco, CA, 94107
"Clara is a new kind of in-home care marketplace that puts you first. What makes Clara different? Our caregivers get paid 20-40% more than..."
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1777 N California Blvd Ste 210, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
4.6
(46 reviews)
"We are very happy overall with the care and responsiveness we have received over the last few years; from bathing, feeding and companionship including coverage when we are away. They are kind, compassionate, friendly, and knowledgeable, on time and ..."
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1818 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA, 94595
4.9
(14 reviews)
"We are using We Care Home Assistants for my mom. They offer her bathing, helping her get dressed, feeding her and cleaning. The caregivers are all very good, nice and sweet...."
READ MORESeniors in Walnut Creek and other Bay Area communities pay an average of $6,864 for home care. This is more expensive than both the California average of $6,101 and the national average of $4,957. Residents of San Jose pay the highest home care costs in California at an average of $7,102. Conversely, the most affordable costs are found in Visalia at $5,339 per month. Those on the South Coast in San Diego pay $6,387, while home care costs rise to $6,673 in the Northern California community of Redding.
Walnut Creek
$6,864
California
$6,101
The United States
$4,957
Visalia
$5,339
San Diego
$6,387
Redding
$6,673
San Jose
$7,102
Although the most affordable home care option in Walnut Creek is adult day health care at $1,950, this option doesn’t cover evening, night and weekend care. Assisted living is a good option for those who need help with the activities of daily living and comes with a monthly price tag of $6,319, while those in nursing homes pay the highest cost of $11,566 per month. At $7,150, home health care costs slightly more than home care.
Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,150
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$6,319
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,566
Note: Data for Walnut Creek was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, 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 Walnut Creek can get free and low-cost services through many local agencies and programs to help them reduce overall care costs and improve their quality of life. Through the following resources, you can find transportation services, home-delivered meals and social and recreational activities, as well as programs to make your home a safe and comfortable environment.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| South County Services | (209) 745-9174 | South County Services is a local nonprofit organization that supports the financial security and independence of older adults in Walnut Creek. Through this service, you can obtain utility assistance, free supplemental food and vouchers for public transportation to help reduce what you pay for in-home care. The agency also has an eviction avoidance program that provides emergency assistance to those at risk of eviction from their rental due to nonpayment. |
| Home Rehabilitation & Emergency Repair Program | (510) 803-3388 | Walnut Creek partners with Habitat for Humanity to provide loans for necessary home repairs for qualifying individuals in the region. Through this program, you can ensure your home is a safe and habitable environment. It pays for expenses such as new roofs or gutters, central air conditioning, kitchen and bathroom remodels, ramps and grab bars. You don't need to repay the loans until you sell the house or transfer it to another owner. |
| Area Agency on Aging | (800) 510-2020 | The local Area Agency on Aging provides a broad range of services to help older adults remain in their own homes. Through this agency, you can access low-cost transportation services and congregate and home-delivered meals, as well as information and referral services, to help you determine the programs and services available through the community. |
| Meals on Wheels Diablo Region | (925) 937-8311 | The local Meals on Wheels program provides home-delivered meals and friendly visits to homebound individuals in Walnut Creek and the surrounding region. Services are available to those unable to shop for or prepare meals themselves, regardless of income. The organization provides other services, such as health and wellness activities, information and referral services and care management, which can help you obtain the necessary services to age in place. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes 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.
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Barbara H_42
4.0
Review of Arosa East Bay
They give me free time. The can improve communication.
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Lei F
4.0
Review of Arosa East Bay
They help out around the house as needed for him. He likes the way that they interact with him. The contact point is very responsive.
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Dianne P_1
5.0
Review of Arosa East Bay
They were very comfortable, and thorough. They were on the spot, they were efficient, they sent people when they said they were going to send them.
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