About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
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About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
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Thrive Home Care - San Leandro, Home Helpers Home Care of Santa Rosa, CA and ComForCare Home Care - East Bay, CA are the top home care agencies in Oakland, California, offering compassionate, personalized care to help older adults remain safe and independent in their homes. With 168 home care agencies in the area, families can choose from a variety of care options tailored to their loved one’s specific needs. The average hourly cost of home care in Oakland is $37, making it a flexible option for those seeking part-time or full-time assistance.
Oakland also offers community-based programs and resources that support aging in place, including senior transportation, health screenings, caregiver support groups, and home-delivered meals.

Home Care Agencies near Oakland, CA

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Our family had an excellent experience with the caregiver from Thrive Home Care. The respite care provided was warm, attentive, and incredibly supportive. The caregiver was kind, dependable, and made a real...
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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 don't like the way they bill there's no itemized bill. It's just a lump sum. I didn't spend time comparing because I needed to get help quickly. Then I stuck with them because my wife liked the caregiver.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
MAKING LIFE EASIER--That is what we do at Home Helpers of Santa Rosa!!From a few hours a week to 24/7 care, we'll tailor a home care plan to fit your lifestyle with the flexibility to change as your needs change. Our companion and personal care services include bathing, dressing, feeding and...
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The friendliness Depends on the care provide. A few things we like is their response to our inquiries. [name removed] was very personable from the beginning. Their caregivers assigned with the exception 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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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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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 needed...
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What we like about Senior Helpers Contra Costa is the friendly staff. The staff team is well organized, and my father loves the food and the people. He feels very safe there!
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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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Outstanding event! Speakers, location, food. I enjoyed the location, food, time of and duration of the event.
Provides: Home Care
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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 needed...
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We have had a very good experience with Senior Helpers of San Francisco. Kelly, the woman who runs the place, is wonderful. She has been very good and easy to work with. She is always available and very...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Senior Helpers provides care for the elderly in the comfort of their own homes.  We come to you!
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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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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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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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When our father, 93, began his slide into dementia, we tried a number of services in the Bay Area to find in-home care. The quality of Home Care Assistance home care assistants were head and shoulders above...
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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, San Francisco'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...
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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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Amazingly sensitive and caring caregivers! We were especially impressed with [name removed], who showed such compassion & professionalism that my mother became visibly attached in the few days we had, 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.
ComForcare understands that today's busy lifestyles often deprive family members of the time necessary to provide hands on assistance and companionship for their loved ones. Therefore, we want every family we service to have the peace of mind that comes with knowing their loved-ones are safe and...
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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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I want to thank you for the incredible and wonderful service you have provided [our client] these past months. The professionalism and care have been excellent and we cannot thank you enough...Please thank...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Thank you for your interest in Home Care Assistance of Oakland. We are proud to offer the highest quality live-in and hourly home care to the Bay Area. At Home Care Assistance, we know that choosing the right partner for in-home care can be a challenge. That's why we have put together this site...
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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...
Provides: Home Care
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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 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...
Provides: Home Care
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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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Another good option. They were very helpful and sent us a DVD. We passed on them because beacon was in our area and more familiar with senior activities.
Provides: Home Care
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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 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...
Provides: Home Care
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.
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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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
AccentCare is a nationwide leader in post-acute healthcare as well as specialized care management prior or acute episodes. Our wide variety of innovative services range from personal, non-medical care to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice and care management. We serve over 92,000...
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[name removed] is very pleasant and helpful, my dad is happy to have her help an him, her quality of care is awesome , an we are so pleased with 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.
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 fathers death in [year removed], my mother came to live with us. After four and a half years her health declined overnight. I needed help immediately! At 10:00 pm on a Sunday night I sent an email...
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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 owner name is [name removed], she helped us start the process and it was a Smooth transition. [name removed] is a Register Nurse for 25 years, even though it’s non-medical services, she has the knowledge...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
2 reviews
Dependable, knowledgeable, friendly, very good. Worked with me very well to adjust schedule. Sorry, husband in hospice, no time to write more!!!
Provides: Home Care
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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 assist my sister with various aspects of her life because of her serious health problems. For several months, we needed someone to spend time with her on weekends. [name removed] at ComfortKeep Home was...
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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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Home Helpers will be providing home based care for Dad while his caretakers are on a 9 day vacation. I was very impressed with her information and willingness to work within our time needs and try to meet...
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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 Helpers is a non-medical in-home care agency providing assistance for seniors, new or expecting parents, or people recovering from an illness or injury.  Home Helpers is dedicated to helping our clients maintain their independence by providing high quality personalized in-home...

How much does home care cost in Oakland, California?

Home care in Oakland costs an average of $37 per hour, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.[01] This hourly pricing model allows families to scale care services up or down based on changing needs and available resources.

Oakland’s cost of living is 36% higher than the national average,[02] but California’s public benefit programs and strong nonprofit network can help offset the cost of long-term care. If your loved one needs a high level of care and/or supervision, comparing the cost of home care with the costs of assisted living, memory care, or a nursing home may be worthwhile.

Average home care costs in Oakland, CA

Average hourly rate
$37/hr

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

44 hours of home care/wk
$7,049/mo
$6,280/mo

Home care costs in Oakland 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
Oakland, CA$37$148$3,204$38,480
California$37$148$3,204$38,480
National$30$120$2,598$31,200
Oakland, CA
Hourly cost:$37
Daily cost:$148
Monthly cost:$3,204
Annual cost:$38,480
California
Hourly cost:$37
Daily cost:$148
Monthly cost:$3,204
Annual cost:$38,480
National
Hourly cost:$30
Daily cost:$120
Monthly cost:$2,598
Annual cost:$31,200
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How to pay for home care in Oakland

Families in Oakland often use a combination of private funds, insurance, and public benefits to cover home care expenses.

Private pay options

Many families in Oakland rely on the following sources to fund home care:

  • Retirement savings and personal income. Pensions, Social Security, and investment accounts are common funding sources.
  • Long-term care insurance. These policies often reimburse in-home care costs based on the type of service and provider.
  • Life insurance. Certain policies can be sold, borrowed against, or converted into long-term care benefits.
  • Home equity. A reverse mortgage or home equity line of credit may provide funds for in-home support.

Medicare

Medicare typically covers short-term home health care services that are medically necessary, prescribed by a doctor, and provided by a Medicare-certified agency. Covered services may include:[03]

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

If personal care services, such as help with bathing and dressing, are the only type of support needed, Medicare isn’t likely to pay for those — especially long term.

Medicare resources in Oakland

Seniors in Oakland, and their families, can get help with Medicare through:

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 eligible seniors in Oakland. California’s Medicaid program offers options to support seniors in their homes and communities, including:[04]

  • In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). This program delivers nonmedical assistance such as help with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and mobility support 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 Oakland, CA

These organizations can help seniors in Oakland apply for Medi-Cal benefits, or check the status of an application:

VA benefits

Veterans and their surviving spouses in Oakland 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 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 Oakland

In addition to the regional benefit office in Oakland, seniors and their families can contact the following organization for help in accessing VA benefits and services:

Resources in Oakland that help seniors age in place

The city of Oakland and Alameda County offer many organizations and programs that help seniors aging in place stay healthy and connected to their community. They include, but aren’t limited to:

  • Alameda County Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
    The AAA in Alameda County provides services such as adult day care, caregiver support, food and nutrition programs, and many others.
    6955 Foothill Blvd., Suite 143
    Oakland, CA 94605
    Phone: 510-577-1900

Home care laws and regulations in California

Regulations and standards for home care agencies and staff help ensure that California’s elderly residents receive high-quality, safe care.

Licensing and accreditation

Home care organizations in California must be licensed by the California Department of Social Services.[09] Licensing helps ensure that agencies comply with state laws regarding safety, documentation, and service delivery. Some agencies also pursue voluntary accreditation through organizations such as The Joint Commission or Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) to demonstrate their commitment to quality.

Hiring practices

California’s regulations require home care agencies to:[09]

  • Complete background checks through the California Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • Ensure caregivers meet mandatory training hours
  • Maintain regular supervision and service documentation

These requirements help protect clients and ensure high standards of care across the state.

How to choose the right home care agency in Oakland

Factors such as pricing, staff training, and compliance with regulations are important considerations when choosing a home care agency.

Request detailed pricing information

Ask agencies for a breakdown of hourly rates, minimum service hours, and any added fees for holidays, transportation, or assessments.

Ask about caregiver training and expertise

Look for agencies with caregivers trained in dementia care, fall prevention, or chronic illness management. Ask about ongoing education and supervision.

Check licensing and inspection history

Reviewing an agency’s compliance history can provide insight into their service quality. Look up agency information, including inspection reports and substantiated complaints, using the Cal Health Find Database.

Read home care reviews

Online reviews can offer helpful insight into caregiver quality, communication, and reliability. Look for agencies with consistently positive client feedback.

References

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

  2. PayScale. (2024). Cost of Living in Oakland, 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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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2024, July 18). Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance.

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

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

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