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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Home Helpers Home Care of Santa Rosa, CA, HomeCare Professionals - Main Office, CA and Amada Senior Care of Marin County, CA are the top home care agencies in San Francisco, California, offering expert support to help older adults remain safe, independent, and comfortable in their own homes. With 176 home care agencies in the area, families can choose from a wide variety of options to match their loved one’s personal needs. On average, home care in San Francisco costs $36 per hour, making it a flexible solution for families seeking hourly or full-time assistance.

In addition to in-home services, San Francisco offers extensive community programs for seniors — from nutritious meal delivery and transportation to caregiver support and health and wellness resources.

Home Care Agencies near San Francisco, CA

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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.
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.
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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Home Care Professionals was wonderful. We had several different caregivers and all were well prepared and able to help [name removed] get back to normal life. I would definitely recommend the services to...
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.
HomeCare Professionals, Inc. (HCP) is a full service home care agency servicing primarily San Francisco County, San Mateo County and Santa Clara 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 operated...
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My Husband and I hired Amada Senior Care for my mother in law. We are both still working and gone most of the day so we really needed the extra help.We had discussed using an assisted living facility but we...
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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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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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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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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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They're very flexible. My loved one doesn't need the same schedule for services every week. She lets the caregiver carry out a few light duties and then lets her go for the day. So she's usually there for...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Synergy HomeCare is a provider of 1-1 caregivers. We provide caregivers that go into people's homes and help them with the little things they can't do for themselves, or it is difficult to do for themselves. The bulk of our population is seniors, but we do service people of all ages, including...
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Photo of 24 Hour Home Care - Walnut Creek
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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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7 reviews
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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19 reviews
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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Katie [Rmoved] with HCA was very compassionate and helpful in discussing our needs and setting up our interview with a supervisor in the area. We had another very positive experience with the supervisor and...
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.
Home Care Assistance, Burlingame'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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I used this agency for two years to care for my 100 year old mother and I cannot speak highly enough of the caregivers who gave such special attention and services to my mom [names removed]. They were...
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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4 reviews
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
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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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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.
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...
4 reviews
Home Instead has been part of my mom's care team since she moved into assisted living in March of 2023. All of the caregivers have been excellent and kind. I am coordinating my mother's care from long...
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.
Caring is what we do. We provide the in-home care needed by any elder hoping to live a comfortable and safe life at home. We also offer specialized Alzheimer's care as well as Hospice and end of life care. All of our services are personalized to our client's needs.We offer the best one-on-one,...
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Providential Fijian Home Care provided exceptional care for my mother, and our family couldn’t be more grateful. From the very beginning, the team was compassionate, professional, and attentive to 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.
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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.
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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...
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The staff as well as the office folk are professional and helpful. Scheduling g worked well and we never went without a caregiver arriving on time. Pricing is comparable.
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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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Our caretake [name removed] treated my mom like she would her own mom. Very gentle and caring. I really would recommend [name removed] for anyone needing care for a loved one. If you are ever in a situation...
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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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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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How much does home care cost in San Francisco, California?

Home care in San Francisco costs an average of $36 per hour, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.[01] This hourly rate makes it possible to create a care schedule tailored to each family’s needs and budget — whether that’s a few hours a week, 24/7 care, or something in between.

San Francisco’s cost of living is 65% higher than the national average,[02] which can affect long-term affordability. For seniors requiring full-time care, families may want to explore whether assisted living, memory care, or a nursing home is a more cost-effective option.

Average home care costs in San Francisco, CA

Average hourly rate
$36/hr
Average overnight rate
$35/hr
Average weekend rate
$35/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in San Francisco, CA

44 hours of home care/wk
$6,859/mo
$6,246/mo

Home care costs in San Francisco 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
San Francisco, CA$36$144$3,118$37,440
California$37$148$3,204$38,480
National$30$120$2,598$31,200
San Francisco, CA
Hourly cost:$36
Daily cost:$144
Monthly cost:$3,118
Annual cost:$37,440
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 San Francisco

Many families use a combination of personal funds, insurance, and public programs to pay for in-home care in San Francisco.

Private pay options

Home care is often funded through:

  • Personal savings and income. Social Security benefits, retirement accounts, and pensions can be used to pay for services.
  • Long-term care insurance. Policies often reimburse a portion of home care costs, depending on coverage and qualifications.
  • Life insurance. Some policies can be sold, borrowed against, or converted to cash for care.
  • Home equity. Reverse mortgages or home equity loans may help cover long-term care expenses.

Medicare

Medicare covers short-term home health services that are ordered by a doctor and considered medically necessary. Covered services may include:[03]

  • Skilled nursing care
  • Therapy (physical, occupational, and/or speech)
  • Certain durable medical equipment and supplies

Medicare generally won’t cover nonmedical services such as meal prep, bathing assistance, or housekeeping if they’re the only type of care that’s needed.

Medicare resources in San Francisco

For free, unbiased help navigating Medicare benefits in San Francisco, contact:

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 San Francisco. California’s Medicaid program offers options to support home care, including:[04]

  • In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). This program delivers nonmedical assistance with tasks like 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 San Francisco, CA

For questions about Medi-Cal, or help applying for benefits, seniors in San Francisco can contact the following resources:

Veterans benefits

Veterans in San Francisco can use 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. Available programs include:

  • 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 San Francisco

In addition to the regional benefit office in Oakland, veterans and their surviving spouses can contact these organizations for help with VA benefits:

Resources in San Francisco that help seniors age in place

Local services that support independent living for seniors in San Francisco include:

  • Institute on Aging
    The Institute on Aging provides community-based programs that support older adults in San Francisco.
    Phone: 415-750-4111

Home care laws and regulations in California

California’s home care laws and regulations help ensure that home care agencies operate safely and ethically, providing peace of mind to clients and their families.

Licensing and accreditation

In California, home care agencies must be licensed by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).[09] This law mandates that all health care organizations meet specific standards to operate legally.

Hiring practices

Home care aides in California must be registered with the CDSS Home Care Aide Registry. This registration process involves fingerprinting, background checks, and completion of training requirements.[09]

These standards are in place to protect clients and ensure consistent quality across agencies.

How to choose the right home care agency in San Francisco

Request detailed pricing information

Ask for a written service agreement with hourly rates, minimum service hours, and any fees for assessments, transportation, or cancellation.

Ask about caregiver training and expertise

Inquire about caregiver qualifications, especially if your loved one has dementia, limited mobility, or chronic conditions. Ask how the agency handles supervision and continuing education.

Look up inspection and complaint 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 help you understand the strengths and weaknesses of each agency, particularly in areas like caregiver reliability and communication.

Frequently asked questions about home care in San Francisco

Home Helpers Home Care of Santa Rosa, CA, HomeCare Professionals - Main Office, CA and Amada Senior Care of Marin County, CA are the top-rated Home Care facilities near San Francisco, CA. These Home Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Home Care in San Francisco is $6,859 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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.

References

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

  2. PayScale. (2024). Cost of Living in San Francisco, 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.