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San Jose, California, is home to 155 home care agencies that support seniors in maintaining independence and comfort at home. The top three agencies are Care Indeed - Campbell, HomeCare Professionals - South Bay Office, CA and TheKey Los Gatos.

The average cost of home care in San Jose is $37 per hour, reflecting the area’s competitive market and access to experienced caregivers. Seniors in San Jose enjoy a mild climate and proximity to world-class health care facilities, parks, and cultural activities — making it an ideal city to age in place.

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8 reviews
The company/staff are very responsive. They do try hard to provide services with familiar caretakers everyday. I ran into a couple of times with last minute no shows and they were able to get replacement...
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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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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 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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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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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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I was happy with the care but no longer using them. Most of the ladies were on time except one. We liked the ladies who helped us. They came 3 times a week and it was becoming to costly. Overall, 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.
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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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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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5 reviews
They have had some personnel changes, so there has been a little miscommunication on some of that, so they could improve and do a little bit better there. Overall, they have been pretty good to us though.
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.
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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1 review
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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1 review
They have friendly and helpful staff that are adaptable to the changing needs of my elderly mother. I would recommend them to others who are searching for home care services.
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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Have been extremely helpful & always available to answer questions. We had pivoted from one level of assistance to another several times & [name removed] always hung in their with guidance throughout. Should...
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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1 review
They are doing their job and my dad has been happy with his caretakers he has had thus far. We have been pleased with the services that they are providing.
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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1 review
Have lots of experience with ALZ patients. very flexible with schedules, can add/subtract hours as needed. Big company, high rigorous standards, licensed/bonded, have workers comp, withhold all taxes. no...
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.
Licensed to Provide Total Care Solutions!Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. is one of America’s most trusted home healthcare providers. Our company wide commitment to quality care has fueled our growth to more than 230 branch offices across the nation. We are licensed to provide a range of...
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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.
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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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...
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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1 review
Only had a helper from them once because my husband had to go back to the hospital. He then passed away on 10/10. The one helper that they sent was good about helping with laundry and dishes but seemed...
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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1 review
I am very happy with the caregiver. He is very nice, my husband just adores him. They are able to give me the same caregiver pretty much every time. He is prompt and stays late if he needs to. We want 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.
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My dad has been frustrated and overwhelmed with having to micro manage care givers.After numerous failures, [name removed], from Homewatch Caregivers was exactly what he was looking for. She has been...
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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5 reviews
Senior Helpers is a good company, and I would recommend them to others in a different circumstance than ours. Although we enjoyed working with them, my in laws would not allow the caregivers to do much or...
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.
Senior Helpers Greater San Jose is a premier provider of non-medical in-home care services for the elderly.  Senior Helpers provides the highest level of care to our clients, helping them live independently and with dignity in the comfort of their own homes.At the free initial assessment, a...
5 reviews
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...
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.
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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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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How much does home care cost in San Jose, California?

The average cost of home care in San Jose is $37 per hour, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.[01] This rate reflects the region’s high cost of living, which is 81% higher than the national average.[02] That said, an hourly cost model provides the greatest flexibility to seniors whose care needs may vary from month to month.

For older adults who require full-time supervision or extensive daily support, other senior living options — such as assisted living, a residential care facility, or memory care — may offer a more cost-effective solution.

Average home care costs in San Jose, CA

Average hourly rate
$37/hr
Average overnight rate
$37/hr
Average weekend rate
$40/hr

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

44 hours of home care/wk
$7,049/mo
$6,564/mo

Home care costs in San Jose 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 Jose, CA$37$148$3,204$38,480
California$37$148$3,204$38,480
National$30$120$2,598$31,200
San Jose, 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 San Jose

From private pay to public assistance programs, seniors and their families in San Jose have several options to help cover the cost of in-home care.

Private pay options

Many families in San Jose rely on private funds to pay for home care. This may include a combination of Social Security income, retirement savings, pensions, and family contributions. Long-term care insurance is another resource that may help offset the cost of home care services, depending on the policy terms. For homeowners, a reverse mortgage or home equity loan can provide additional funding for care.

Medicare

Medicare may help cover some home care services if they’re part of a care plan that’s prescribed by a doctor.[03] Coverage is limited to short-term medically necessary services such as skilled nursing care, physical therapy, or occupational therapy. These services must be provided by a Medicare-certified home health agency.

Medicare won’t cover assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, or meal prep, if nonmedical services are the only care that’s needed.

Medicare resources in San Jose

For help with Medicare questions, contact San Jose’s Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program:

  • Sourcewise Community Resource Solutions
    Sourcewise offers free Medicare counseling appointments both virtually and in person at locations throughout San Jose and Santa Clara County.
    Phone: 408-350-3200, option 1

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

Medicaid

California’s Medicaid program, called Medi-Cal, may help cover home care services in San Jose. Medi-Cal offers options to support home care, including:[04]

  • In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). This program delivers nonmedical assistance 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 provide comprehensive care coordination for seniors who need a nursing home level of care but prefer to live at home.[05]

Medicaid resources in San Jose, CA

Seniors in San Jose and their families can contact the following resources for help with Medi-Cal:

  • California Department of Social Services – IHSS Program
    The IHSS Helpline offers various services including a live chat to answer residents’ questions about IHSS eligibility, the application process, and more.
    Phone: 888-822-9622

VA benefits

Veterans in San Jose may be able to 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.

  • 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. 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 VA regional benefit office in Oakland.[06]
  • 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 Jose

For assistance with VA benefits and home care services in San Jose, consider these resources:

  • San Jose VA Clinic
    5855 Silver Creek Valley Place
    San Jose, CA 95138
    Phone: 408-574-9100

Resources in San Jose that help seniors age in place

San Jose is home to a variety of nonprofit and government-supported programs that help older adults remain safely and comfortably in their homes. These resources offer services such as transportation, in-home support, caregiver assistance, and access to benefits.

  • Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
    The Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County offers a senior nutrition program, social activities, wellness, nutrition, and educational services.
    2625 Zanker Road,
    San Jose, CA 95134
    Phone: 408-468-0100

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.[09]

Licensing and accreditation

In California, home care agencies must be licensed by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) under the Home Care Services Consumer Protection Act. This law mandates that all home care agencies meet specific standards to operate legally.

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

Hiring practices

Licensed home care agencies in California are required to conduct comprehensive background checks on home care aides, verify their registration with the CDSS, and ensure they have completed the necessary training.

Agencies must also comply with California labor laws, which cover aspects such as fair wages, working hours, and employee rights. These laws are enforced to protect both the caregivers and the clients they serve.

How to choose the right home care agency in San Jose

Selecting a home care agency in San Jose involves careful consideration. Key factors include understanding pricing, caregiver qualifications, agency compliance history, and client feedback.

Request detailed pricing information

It’s important to request a comprehensive breakdown of fees, including any additional charges for specialized care or after-hours services. Ensure the agency provides transparent billing practices and clarifies what services are covered at each rate.

Ask about caregiver training and expertise

Verify that an agency’s caregivers meet state training requirements and inquire about additional training in areas such as dementia and mobility assistance. Understanding the caregivers’ qualifications ensures they are equipped to meet your loved one’s specific needs.

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

Client reviews offer valuable perspectives on an agency’s reliability and caregiver performance. Look for reviews that mention experiences with staff, responsiveness, and overall satisfaction. Reading multiple reviews can help identify consistent strengths or concerns across different agencies.

References

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

  2. PayScale. (2024). Cost of living in San Jose, California.

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

  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. Medicare.gov.

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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.