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Top Home Care Agencies in Santa Cruz County, CA
Browse the 32 home care agencies in Santa Cruz County, read 140 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.
Home Care Agencies near Santa Cruz County, CA
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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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3 reviews
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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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43 reviews
Both of my parents received care from this agency and it was good overall. For my father the care takers would do the cooking and light housekeeping, but then it would sit down. That wouldn’t be 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.
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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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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My mom has been very happy with her experience with Victorian Home Care. They seem very friendly and they really care about her and how they go about making sure she has her needs met. I would recommend them...
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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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We found Affordable Senior Care when we were in desperate need. We had a horrible experience with another care giving service and contacted A Place For Mom who gave us two companies to check out. We chose...
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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 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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The experience met the needs to care for my dad. The caregivers themselves were very knowledgeable and I learned from there how to better care for my dad on my own. The owners were very professional 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.
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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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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...
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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...
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My loved one is receiving great care! The staff arrives on time and they keep everything clean. They are making good progress towards getting my loved one up and moving for herself again. They do a good job...
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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 think what they did for us was really good, although my loved one was resistant to the service. I'd recommend them for part time or full time care. We did part time. The staff were all very thorough, 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.
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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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
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.
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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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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
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.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
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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.
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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.
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.
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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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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
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.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
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.
Costs of home care in Santa Cruz County, CA
Average cost of home care in Santa Cruz County, CA
Home care in Santa Cruz 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.
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Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Santa Cruz County
Home care costs in Santa Cruz 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.
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Santa Cruz County assisted living facilities or Santa Cruz County memory care facilities.
Compare the costs of aging in place against senior living
Use our cost calculator to compare your loved one’s current living and home care expenses against the cost of senior living in Santa Cruz County.
How to pay for home care in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County
Recent reviews for home care in Santa Cruz County
St. Juliana Homecare, LLC in San Ramon, CA
5.0
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 to understand patients that have Dementia and Alzheimer’s. She’s kind, Trustworthy, ...
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HomeCare Professionals - Daly City, CA
5.0
The caregiver from HomeCare Professionals was wonderful. He was on time and helped my friend a lot. The office staff were great when I worked with them to set up the care. We no longer need the service but I would use them again.
Senior Helpers Campbell-- Inactive in San Jose, CA
5.0
This is the only agency we've worked with but so far they're providing everything we were hoping for! Our main concern was just to have some companionship for Mom, and someone who would be able to accompany her on walks. Mom seems very pleased with the service, and looks forward to the time she ...
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Frequently asked questions about home care in Santa Cruz County
California Seniors Care-Campbell, HomeCare Professionals - Daly City, CA and Care Indeed - Campbell are the top-rated home care facilities near Santa Cruz County, California. See full list of agencies.
There are 32 home care facilities near Santa Cruz 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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