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Top Home Care Agencies in Merced County, CA
Browse the 130 home care agencies in Merced County, read 155 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Merced County choose home care for many reasons, including to reduce caregiver stress, curb senior loneliness, and make daily life easier for older adults. Most home care agencies in Merced County personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.
Home Care Agencies near Merced County, CA
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Advice given by one particular has helped me to care for my spouse and we would certainly recommend Home Instead - Fresno, GA to other families who may need their services.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Our motto "To us, it's personal®" is more than just words. It's a principle that permeates everything we do. It guides us as we provide personalized care, build relationships, and enhance the lives of seniors and their families’ right here Fresno, CA.We've been there. We understand. Neither...
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Really the only problem we had were; A. My mother didn't want outside help, but that wasn't their fault. And B. We had some issues getting copies of the invoices emailed to me, but that was finally resolved.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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6 reviews
Everyone who helped in Skilled nursing was kind, responsive, patient, understanding, friendly, and above all answered questions quickly. When it comes to the activities - NA to my dad's situation but...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Care Indeed is a non-medical home care provider. Since 2010 we have been offering hourly or live-in services that fall into these categories: • Personal care• Support with mobility• Help with household chores• Companionship• TransportationWe also send our trained and experienced caregivers,...
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After my 99-year-old mom had been in the hospital for leg pain that affected her mobility, I found HomeCare Professionals to be very responsive and helpful as I was navigating how to try to keep her in her...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
HomeCare Professionals, Inc. (HCP) is a full service home care agency servicing San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County and Contra Costa County. Established in 2005, HCP's mission has been to provide the best in-home care at the best rates possible. HCP is a locally owned and...
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I was in a real pinch to find the right care giver and "home manager" for my parents. Mom suffers from dementia and suddenly Dad, her main caregiver, had a stroke. Almost overnight, we needed immediate...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
About our Consulting and Recruiting ServicesGrandma Joan is an award-winning consulting and recruiter service that has been helping discerning families recruit, screen, and hire premium live-in caregivers since 2010.We act as the family’s private 3rd party recruiters, finding and screening the...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Home Care Assistance, Los Gatos' leading provider of in-home senior care, provides premier care at home. Founded by a Certified Geriatric Care Manager and PhD Clinical Psychologist, Home Care Assistance rigorously screens and trains caregivers in its exclusive Balanced Care Method™. This Method...
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We are more than pleased with the care my mother receives with her care giver. We like that it is just the one so that she and my mom have gotten to know each other and they enjoy each other's company as...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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My mother has been using Homecare California's services for over [date removed] in her home. She and I are very pleased with their services. We appreciate their friendly, compassionate and dedicated staff...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Home Care California is the Peninsula's leading provider of experienced caregivers, nurse assistants, and home health aides at home. Serving the residents of San Mateo & Santa Clara counties, we specialize in live-in, overnight and hourly care. As a Certified Homecare Aide Organization...
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My mom has been very happy with her experience with Victorian Home Care. They seem very friendly and they really care about her and how they go about making sure she has her needs met. I would recommend them...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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I’ve been using Alegre and I’m about 30 miles up in the hills. To find someone to drive 40+ minutes every day has been pretty hard and I really think they’re understaffed. With that in mind, the follow up...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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They're good, I just wish they could be a little bit more consistent in caregivers. Things get switched around, but I suppose that's how the industry goes. Some caregivers have different skills than...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
At Valley Home Care, we strive to distinguish our agency as the clear, obvious choice of families who want the highest possible standard of senior home care.We know your loved ones are special. So are our caregivers. No other home care agency in the Central Valley invests more time, effort and...
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It took us a few tries to find an aide who had good chemistry with our loved one, but we're very pleased with the service now. Everyone we've worked with has been friendly and professional, and they were...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Life is so much more than a to-do list. It's a series of moments with the people we love, making memories that make up a lifetime. BrightStar understands this, and is committed to making more of those moments possible in the lives of those we care for. We created BrightStar because we once...
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We found Affordable Senior Care when we were in desperate need. We had a horrible experience with another care giving service and contacted A Place For Mom who gave us two companies to check out. We chose...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Caring for adults of all ages, in their communities and in their homesWith over 45 years combined experience in the Senior Care business, Affordable Senior Care’s management team has the wisdom, knowledge and professionalism needed to provide the highest quality of home care at the lowest...
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Wonderful experience with everyone.... My Mom now calls "Her Friends" My mom goes a couple times a month and truly looks forward to her visits...The ladies come and are so professional and take great care of...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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California Seniors Care are really the best I've dealt with. The staff went out of their way to make sure we had the right caregiver. CSC is/was always very helpful , and always communicated with us to make...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
California Seniors Care was designed to give seniors personal care and assistance with daily living, whether its short or long term, IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOME. We provide an affordable option to Seniors and Disabled Persons, who prefer to REMAIN AT HOME INDEPENDENTLY and happily with the...
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I am truly satisfied with service! I love TLC assistant Living Services! We picked this community because of the In home care referral, impressed with owner and immediate availability. I was lucky to find...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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I liked my caregiver from the minute she walked in the house. I trust her, she is great company and she works really hard. I like that the office checks in on how I'm doing. I would recommend their services.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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I have had the most amazing experience with ACASA! My mother in law underwent a hip replacement after taking a fall back in October of last year and knew she would be needing more help/supervision at home...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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I love my helper from Americare. She has been my angel. Owners/admin staff are knowledgeable and very helpful with any questions. I've only had one caregiver this whole time and like I said above my...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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It was a very good experience. The owners are serious about the business of caring for people, the young lady we had was a willing worker, the company was able to accommodate my needs even though it wasn't...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
1 review
The experience met the needs to care for my dad. The caregivers themselves were very knowledgeable and I learned from there how to better care for my dad on my own. The owners were very professional and...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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The customer service was great. They showed great attention to detail. Were patient. Tried accommodating our needs. Routinely checked in with family.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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The home care service overall seems expensive but the best thing about California Seniors Care is that it gives us peace of mind.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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2 reviews
The caregivers were very helpful and congenial. They interacted well with my husband. The organization was very willing to work with our schedule and needs. I hope we can resume home care when my husband's...
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Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Costs of home care in Merced County, CA
Average cost of home care in Merced County, CA
Home care in Merced County is typically charged at an hourly rate. Hourly rates may vary based on factors like time of day (overnight hours, for example), special weekend or holiday rates, and whether care is around the clock.
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Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Merced County
Home care costs in Merced County increase based on the hours of care needed. Costs are typically higher for seniors who need home care at night or for most of the day — for example, while a family member is at work. For seniors who need full-time or 24/7 care, assisted living or memory care may be a more cost-effective option in the long run.
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Merced County assisted living facilities or Merced County memory care facilities.
Compare the costs of aging in place against senior living
Use our cost calculator to compare your loved one’s current living and home care expenses against the cost of senior living in Merced County.
How to pay for home care in Merced County, CA
Many families combine various payment methods to cover home care costs. Most often, families use some mixture of the following private and public income sources to pay for home care in Merced County.Paying for home careGet an overview of all payment options for home care.
VA home care benefitsSee how VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for home care.
Home care and LTC insuranceLearn how to use long-term care insurance to cover home care costs.
What families are saying about home care in Merced County
Recent reviews for home care in Merced County
Home Helpers Home Care of Manteca, CA in Modesto, CA
4.5
We chose Home Helpers because they provided full service around the clock 24/7 care and I wanted the best for my dad. All the caregivers have been very knowledgeable. I would recommend to others families who are looking as you can afford it.
Senior Helpers Campbell-- Inactive in San Jose, CA
5.0
This is the only agency we've worked with but so far they're providing everything we were hoping for! Our main concern was just to have some companionship for Mom, and someone who would be able to accompany her on walks. Mom seems very pleased with the service, and looks forward to the time she ...
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Homecare California in Los Altos, CA
5.0
We chose Homecare California because we had immediate urgent need and they were the most responsive and they were willing to meet and get someone in here quick. We got along with our caregiver a lot and had trust with her. I would recommend them.
Frequently asked questions about home care in Merced County
Home Instead - Fresno, CA, HomeCare Professionals - Manteca, CA and California Seniors Care-Campbell are the top-rated home care facilities near Merced County, California. See full list of agencies.
There are 130 home care facilities near Merced County, California. See the full list.
Home care is provided by an aide who comes to a senior’s home to help with daily chores and activities of daily living. It can be offered anywhere a senior calls home — including a house, senior apartment, independent living, or assisted living. Learn more about home care.
Home care services are customizable to a senior’s unique needs. Services can include companionship, help with chores like cooking and housekeeping, or assistance with activities of daily living, like toileting and bathing. Explore home care services in more detail.
Home care provides nonmedical services for seniors who require assistance with daily tasks like housework, bathing, dressing, and transportation. In contrast, home health care is prescribed by a doctor and includes services like skilled nursing care and therapies, health monitoring, and medication administration that are provided by licensed medical professionals. Read more about home care vs. home health care.
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