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Browse the 29 home care agencies in San Diego County, read 163 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in San Diego 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 San Diego County personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

Home Care Agencies near San Diego County, CA

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Photo of BrightStar Care of Escondido and San Marcos, CA
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8 reviews
I have used the BrightStar of Escondido team for 3 months , have found all care staff very supporting & compassionate. They took a very personal interest in my mother’s mental & physical well being. The non...
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.
Reach out now for a Complimentary In-Home Assessment. Your loved one deserves care that’s nothing less than extraordinary. At BrightStar Care®, our experienced, trustworthy, and compassionate care professionals provide a full range of services in the comfort and safety of home. From personal care...
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I gave a 4 for quality bc one of the caregivers had noticeable body odor which was unpleasant for me, although my mother's sense of smell was poor so she probably didn't notice. And there were very minimal...
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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58 reviews
Our care giver was wonderful. Her name is [name removed]. I was grateful to have [name removed]'s help until December 1st when he went into a memory care facility. She helped him so much while I had to work...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Premier Senior Care is the leading in home senior care provider in California, specializing in Alzheimer's & Dementia Care. It is an established and respected senior care provider offering senior home care, personal care, respite care and companion care. Our experienced and loving caregivers...
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Photo of Grandma Joan's Live-In Care Consulting and Recruiting
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57 reviews
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...
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.
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...
Photo of ComForCare Home Care - San Diego / La Jolla, CA
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2 reviews
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.
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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Anytime I’m around my husband, he needs me to do things for him so it can be hard trying to get the housework and things like that done. I needed help in the house and with him, which is why I chose this...
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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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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.
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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 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.
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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 Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Cornerstone Caregiving - San Diego, CA
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Photo of Assisting Hands Home Care of Rancho Bernardo - San Diego, CA
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Assisting Hands® Home Care of Rancho Bernardo provides assistance in the privacy of our client's own home. Our Caregivers and Management team work closely with families and medical professionals to implement care plans. When you engage the services of Assisting Hands® Home Care of Rancho...
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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 San Diego County, CA

Average cost of home care in San Diego County, CA

Home care in San Diego 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.
Average hourly rate
$29/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in San Diego County

Home care costs in San Diego 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.
44 hours of home care/wk
$5,583/mo
$5,817/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view San Diego County assisted living facilities or San Diego County memory care facilities.

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How to pay for home care in San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego County

Recent reviews for home care in San Diego County

Green Tree Home Care - San Diego in Santee, CA

5.0
Green Tree Home Care provided 24/7 care for my mom during her last few days in hospice. Every caregiver was kind, compassionate, and truly demonstrated love and respect for my mom. All were very helpful in giving the family confidence that my mom's needs were being met. At the same time, they ...
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BrightStar Care of Escondido and San Marcos, CA

4.0
I have recently been using this company and so far I have no complaints with how things are going. The staff are polite and make sure to answer any questions I have for them. The caregivers are very professional and always on time to our appointment. Any issues that I have had the office has ...
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Assertive Care At Home, Inc. in La Mesa, CA

5.0
We really liked Assertive Care at Home Inc. and had a great experience. We had a couple of caregivers and they were amazing. I would recommend them to other families and I would use them again if we needed to.

Frequently asked questions about home care in San Diego County

There are 29 home care facilities near San Diego 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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