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Thrive Home Care - San Leandro, HomeLife Senior Care and Home Instead - Stockton, CA are the top home care agencies in Modesto, California, providing trusted in-home support to help older adults safely maintain their independence. With 217 home care agencies in the area, families can choose from a wide range of providers and services that fit their loved one’s lifestyle and care needs. On average, home care in Modesto costs $38 per hour — offering flexibility for part-time, full-time, or round-the-clock care.

Beyond home care services, Modesto supports aging in place with senior programs such as home-delivered meals, wellness resources, transportation, and caregiver respite.

Home Care Agencies near Modesto, CA

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I had a great experience with Thrive Home Care San Leandro. The team is professional, kind, supportive, and easy to communicate with. They truly care about providing quality service and making everyone feel...
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Absolutely wonderful people! [name removed] and [name removed] were our preferred care givers. They were fantastic. Communication was excellent. We really appreciated everything they provided. It really...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
HomeLife Senior Care is an award winning, professional non-medical home care agency in Brentwood, CA serving 17 cities with a wide range of specialized services designed to allow elder seniors to retain their independence and remain safely in the home they know and love for as long as possible....
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What we like the most about their services is that they were very responsive, fast, and flexible to my grandmother's ever declining condition. They also communicated very well and yes we would recommend...
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Home Instead Senior Care enables the elderly to live independently. It’s at home where quality of life is enhanced without the stress of interrupted routines and changes in daily habits. Our non-medical CAREGivers provide one-on-one support and interaction that reduce feelings of isolation and...
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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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These care services are offered at a very reasonable price. Once I found them, I didn't even call anyone else. I've been very happy working with their service and caregivers. They've been extremely...
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They sent me the best caregiver for my loved one! She just adores her! The only issue is that they had rasied the price on us, so we had to drop a day of care in order to stick within our budget. We even...
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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 needed...
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They've been very good and very easy to work with. At first we started out with 24/7 care, and now we're down to just once a week. They've been able to help my loved one with showering, housekeeping 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.
Home Care Assistance, Edina's 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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Outstanding event! Speakers, location, food. I enjoyed the location, food, time of and duration of the event.
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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 needed...
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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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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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I am happy with the care that has been provided to my loved one from this company. They have been helpful and professional every time a caregiver comes to visit for our appointment. They have been on time...
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Welcome to Preferred Care at Home located in Walnut Creek, California and serving the Contra Costa County, San Mateo, County, Santa Clara County, Alameda County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, San Francisco County, Napa County, and Solano County. 'Celebrating life, dignity and...
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Home Care Assistance has been terrific, and they matched our requirements exactly. If you need help like we did, please give them a try.
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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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I would definitely recommend you guys and I met 2 great workers [names removed] they both were excellent workers. I was looking for a care giver for my mom and I did a little research and found the keys...
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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, Alamo's 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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Most of the candidates they sent were likeable. Our present Caretaker is working out . We interviewed several candidates and when we requested them, they had resigned from the agency. Time spent...
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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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24Hour Care has been such a blessing! The caregivers are energetic and friendly! They communicate well with me as to how to help my husband! They seem to enjoy their jobs and ask questions to get to know him...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
24Hr HomeCare can help you continue a full, active and healthy way of life providing a premier non-medical homecare tailored to your needs. 24Hr HomeCare is an award-winning company that has served local communities since 2008, and all offices are company owned and operated. Our team will go...
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The caregivers have been so good to us! Lisa is the best, she helps with everything and anything we need - even helping around the house! The office staff has always been so accommodating to our schedule,...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Personal CareWhether you have a sudden need or are planning for In Home Care for yourself or a loved one, The HomeCare Source is like having the help of your family by your side.-Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care-Companionship and Enriching Activities-Meal Planning and Preparation-Medication...
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I had to use this agency after I got out of the hospital. They sent a nurse out and a PT therapist also a caregiver one evening. They were all friendly and helpful. They were always on time and sometimes...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
24Hr HomeCare can help you continue a full, active and healthy way of life providing a premier non-medical homecare tailored to your needs. 24Hr HomeCare is an award-winning company that has served local communities since 2008, and all offices are company owned and operated. Our team will go...
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The care they have provided for our loved one has been good and we would recommend them to other families. Kindred at Home was one of the least expensive ones we came across but still pretty expensive.
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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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We thought the caregivers were excellent to work with with our loved one. They easily accommodated our requests. There was a delay with the coordinator to work with initially. The office staff could be...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
24Hr HomeCare can help you continue a full, active and healthy way of life providing a premier non-medical homecare tailored to your needs. 24Hr HomeCare is an award-winning company that has served local communities since 2008, and all offices are company owned and operated. Our team will go...
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I would highly recommend Superior Quality Home Health to anyone in need. As for my experience with this company I have received the utmost professionalism, prompt and love and care from staff on board. In 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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My mom is getting care from 24 Hr HomeCare. I like that everything is going good for us. So far we have had a good experience with this agency and they are good help.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
24Hr HomeCare can help you continue a full, active and healthy way of life providing a premier non-medical homecare tailored to your needs. 24Hr HomeCare is an award-winning company that has served local communities since 2008, and all offices are company owned and operated. Our team will go...
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Senior Helpers are dependable and listen to your needs. They try to fill in the needs you request and for the hours. They handle all the background checks for the caregivers and this is a bonus. I would...
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The caregivers are always prompt, do a great job of helping our Dad. Prepare food according to his needs and likes. They enjoy playing cards, Gin Rummy, and in most cases Dad has taught them how. If...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Established in 2014, Honor was formed with the mission to change the way we care for our parents. Honor offers: Care Professionals who are trained to provide quality care personalized to your family's needs. Easy-to-use technology that lets you schedule and manage care from anywhere while staying...
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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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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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How much does home care cost in Modesto, California?

Home care in Modesto costs an average of $38 per hour, based on A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.[01] This pricing model allows families to scale services depending on their needs — whether a few hours per week or daily support.

Modesto’s cost of living is 39% higher than the national average,[02] but lower than other parts of California, which can help make in-home care more affordable in the long term. If your loved one needs significant assistance and/or supervision, an assisted living or memory care community, a residential care home, or a nursing home may be more cost-effective.

Average home care costs in Modesto, CA

Average hourly rate
$38/hr
Average overnight rate
$39/hr
Average weekend rate
$39/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Modesto, CA

44 hours of home care/wk
$7,073/mo
$6,450/mo

Home care costs in Modesto vs. state and national averages

Daily, monthly, and annual costs in the table below are based on a part-time care schedule of 4 hours of care per day, 5 days per week.
Cost comparison table showing home care costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 5 columns.
Column location: Location (Location name)
Column hourlyCost: Hourly cost (Cost per hour)
Column dailyCost: Daily cost (Cost per day (4 hours))
Column monthlyCost: Monthly cost (Cost per month)
Column annualCost: Annual cost (Cost per year)
LocationHourly costDaily costMonthly costAnnual cost
Modesto, CA$38$152$3,291$39,520
California$37$148$3,204$38,480
National$32$128$2,771$33,280
Modesto, CA
Hourly cost:$38
Daily cost:$152
Monthly cost:$3,291
Annual cost:$39,520
California
Hourly cost:$37
Daily cost:$148
Monthly cost:$3,204
Annual cost:$38,480
National
Hourly cost:$32
Daily cost:$128
Monthly cost:$2,771
Annual cost:$33,280
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How to pay for home care in Modesto

Families in Modesto commonly use a mix of personal savings, insurance, and public assistance to pay for home care.

Private pay options

Most families in Modesto pay for home care using:

  • Retirement income and savings. Pensions, Social Security, and IRAs are typical funding sources.
  • Long-term care insurance. These policies may reimburse some or all home care expenses, depending on the terms of coverage.
  • Life insurance. Certain life insurance policies can be tapped to pay for care.
  • Home equity. Reverse mortgages or home equity loans may provide additional financial support.

Medicare

Medicare may cover short-term home health services that are prescribed by a doctor and provided by a Medicare-certified agency. These can include:[03]

  • Skilled nursing care
  • Physical, occupational, or speech therapy
  • Medical supplies and durable medical equipment

Medicare typically won’t pay for personal care or homemaker services unless they’re part of a medically necessary plan of care. Long-term care of any kind is not covered by Medicare.

Medicare resources in Modesto

Seniors in Modesto, and their families can reach out to the following organization for free, unbiased advice about Medicare benefits:

For general information and assistance with Medicare, visit Medicare.gov.

Medicaid

Medicaid, also known as Medi-Cal in California, may help cover home care services for seniors in Modesto. California’s Medicaid program offers options to support home care, including:[04]

  • In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). This program provides nonmedical assistance with activities of daily living to those who are aged, blind, or disabled. To qualify, applicants must be Medi-Cal eligible and require support to safely remain at home.[04]
  • Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) and the Home and Community-Based Alternatives Waiver. These programs support comprehensive care coordination for seniors who need a nursing home level of care but prefer to live at home.[05]

Medicaid resources in Modesto, CA

To learn more or apply for services, seniors in Modesto can contact the following organizations:

VA benefits

Veterans and their surviving spouses in Modesto may qualify for VA benefits to cover home care services. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers programs designed to help eligible veterans receive in-home assistance, enabling them to maintain independence and quality of life.

  • Aid and Attendance (A&A): The Aid and Attendance benefit provides additional monthly payments to eligible wartime veterans and surviving spouses who receive a VA pension and require assistance with daily activities.[06] These funds can be used to pay for in-home care services. To apply, visit VA.gov to download Form 21-2680. The completed form can be uploaded online, mailed in, or submitted in person at the nearest regional benefit office in Oakland.
  • Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care: This program offers trained professionals to assist veterans with personal care needs, allowing them to remain in their homes. Services include help with activities like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. Eligibility is determined by a VA health care provider, and services are coordinated through the local VA medical center. To apply, contact a VA social worker in California for next steps.[07]
  • Veteran Directed Care (VDC): The VDC program allows eligible veterans to manage their own care services, including hiring personal care aides. This self-directed approach provides flexibility in choosing caregivers and tailoring services to individual needs. Enrollment is coordinated through the local VA medical center’s social work department.​ To access the program, reach out to your loved one’s VA social worker.[08]

Resources for veterans in Modesto

The following organizations in Stanislaus County help elderly veterans and their families with applications for veterans benefits:

  • CalVet
    Phone: 1-800-952-5626

Resources in Modesto that help seniors age in place

Modesto offers a wide range of programs and services that support seniors living at home:

  • Healthy Aging Association
    This nonprofit organization offers fitness and fall prevention programs, health and nutrition distribution, as well as health and wellness events throughout the year.
    3224 McHenry Ave., Suite F
    Modesto, CA 95350
    Phone: 209-618-4720
    Email: healthy.aging2000@gmail.com
  • MOVE Stanislaus
    MOVE provides senior transportation services for medical appointments and errands.
    Phone: 209-672-1143

Home care laws and regulations in California

California’s home care laws and regulations are designed to help ensure safe and reliable care for seniors.

Licensing and accreditation

Home care agencies in California must be licensed through the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).[09] Agencies must meet requirements around caregiver training, background checks, and service documentation. Some also seek optional accreditation from Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) or The Joint Commission to demonstrate a higher standard of care.

Hiring practices

State regulations require licensed agencies to:[09]

  • Complete background checks through the California DOJ and FBI
  • Provide minimum caregiver training
  • Maintain service records and conduct regular staff supervision

How to choose the right home care agency in Modesto

Pricing models, staff training, and facility safety and regulatory compliance are important considerations when choosing a home care agency.

Request detailed pricing information

Ask each agency for an itemized quote including hourly rates, minimum service hours, and any added fees.

Ask about caregiver training and expertise

Inquire about caregiver credentials and experience in areas like dementia care, mobility assistance, or chronic condition management.

Check licensing and inspection history

Look up home care agency information, including inspection reports and substantiated complaints, using the Cal Health Find Database.

Read home care reviews

Reviews can help you assess an agency’s strengths and weaknesses. Look for consistent feedback on caregiver reliability, professionalism, and responsiveness.

References

  1. A Place for Mom. (2025). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  2. PayScale. (2024). Cost of Living in Modesto, California.

  3. U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Home health services.

  4. California Department of Social Services. In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program.

  5. California Department of Health Care Services. Multipurpose Senior Services program.

  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2024, July 18). Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance.

  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2025, May 30). Homemaker and home health aide care.

  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2025, June 2). Veteran-directed care.

  9. California Department of Social Services. (2016). Home Care Services Consumer Protection Act overview.

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A Place for Mom. (2025). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

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U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Home health services.

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California Department of Social Services. In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program.

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California Department of Health Care Services. Multipurpose Senior Services program.

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