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 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
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
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

Top Home Care Agencies in Merced, CA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results

Who are you searching for?

Browse the 51 home care agencies in Merced, read 121 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Merced 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 Merced personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

Home Care Agencies near Merced, CA

Showing 51 home care providers
Last Updated: 11/7/24
Sort by
Filter by
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Valley Home Care - Fresno
44 Photos available
4 reviews
The home care aides were each well trained, professional yet showed extreme care for [name removed] and other member of our household. They dressed appropriately. Services were tailored to [name removed}...
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.
At Valley Home Care, we strive to distinguish our agency as the clear, obvious choice of families who want the highest possible standard of senior home care.We know your loved ones are special. So are our caregivers. No other home care agency in the Central Valley invests more time, effort and...
See details
Photo of Home Helpers Home Care of Manteca, CA
11 Photo available
3 reviews
Really the only problem we had were; A. My mother didn't want outside help, but that wasn't their fault. And B. We had some issues getting copies of the invoices emailed to me, but that was finally resolved.
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.
See details
Photo of Home Instead - Fresno, CA
55 Photos available
2 reviews
Other than the no shows, they have been great. Even at that, they hustle to find a replacement. They are very helpful on keeping mom on target with meds and water consumption. Getting her up and moving. I...
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.
Our motto "To us, it's personal®" is more than just words. It's a principle that permeates everything we do. It guides us as we provide personalized care, build relationships, and enhance the lives of seniors and their families’ right here Fresno, CA.We've been there. We understand. Neither...
See details
Photo of SOS Elder Care
11 Photo available
1 review
These care services are offered at a very reasonable price. Once I found them, I didn't even call anyone else. I've been very happy working with their service and caregivers. They've been extremely...
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.
Photo of Grandma Joan's Live-In Care Consulting and Recruiting
66 Photos available
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
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.
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 Alegre Home Care - Stockton
11 Photo available
8 reviews
We are more than pleased with the care my mother receives with her care giver. We like that it is just the one so that she and my mom have gotten to know each other and they enjoy each other's company as...
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.
Photo of Kindred at Home - Livermore
11 Photo available
9 reviews
The care they have provided for our loved one has been good and we would recommend them to other families. Kindred at Home was one of the least expensive ones we came across but still pretty expensive.
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.
See details
Photo of Alegre Home Care - Modesto
11 Photo available
6 reviews
I’ve been using Alegre and I’m about 30 miles up in the hills. To find someone to drive 40+ minutes every day has been pretty hard and I really think they’re understaffed. With that in mind, the follow up...
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.
Photo of Valley Home Care - Modesto
66 Photos available
5 reviews
They're good, I just wish they could be a little bit more consistent in caregivers. Things get switched around, but I suppose that's how the industry goes. Some caregivers have different skills than...
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.
At Valley Home Care, we strive to distinguish our agency as the clear, obvious choice of families who want the highest possible standard of senior home care.We know your loved ones are special. So are our caregivers. No other home care agency in the Central Valley invests more time, effort and...
See details
Photo of Auspice In Home Care and Transport
11 Photo available
10 reviews
My wife is getting very good care and I am very satisfied with the results from this agency. The staff are on time and prompt when needed. We have a clear communication and the staff clean up after...
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.
'Auspice'  is a Latin term for an omen or an individual that aids and assists a patron in their time of need.    Auspice Home Care Solutions, LLC provides non-medical home care services to individuals living wherever they call home.  We offer cost-effective...
Inline cta image

Our expert advisors can help

  • Verify your care needs
  • Explain home care service options
  • Identify home care agencies with availability near you
3 reviews
Wonderful experience with everyone.... My Mom now calls "Her Friends" My mom goes a couple times a month and truly looks forward to her visits...The ladies come and are so professional and take great care of...
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.
See details
5 reviews
I am truly satisfied with service! I love TLC assistant Living Services! We picked this community because of the In home care referral, impressed with owner and immediate availability. I was lucky to find...
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.
See details
1 review
I have had the most amazing experience with ACASA! My mother in law underwent a hip replacement after taking a fall back in October of last year and knew she would be needing more help/supervision 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.
See details
7 reviews
We have been with them 5 months, and everything that has happened has been just fine. She does everything! She walks in the door and says "What are we having for dinner?" She'll fix chili or muffins or...
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.
Senior Helpers® in-home care services are designed so our clients get as much or as little help as they require to enjoy living independently at home. Our service schedules are flexible and we are non-contractual, so you don't have to commit to a fixed length of time. After a thorough screening,...
Photo of Helping Hands Patient Services, LLC
22 Photos available
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.
HELPING HANDS PATIENT SERVICES is a limited liability corporation with a staff of dedicated lift team technicians and support personnel. HHPS’ mission is to provide safe patient handling, improve patient comfort, safety and recovery, and prevent employee injuries through skillful, compassionate...
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.
Photo of Home Care Assistance Tracy
11 Photo available
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.
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.
Reliable Care That Promotes Independence Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. is one of the nation’s most trusted home healthcare providers. Our company wide commitment to superior service has fueled our growth to more than 230 branch offices across the nation. With Maxim, you or your loved one will...
Photo of Mercy Hospital
11 Photo available
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.
Photo of Mercy Home Care
11 Photo available
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.
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.
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.
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.
See details
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.
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.
See details

Costs of home care in Merced, CA

Average cost of home care in Merced, CA

Home care in Merced 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
$31/hr
Average overnight rate
$39/hr
Average weekend rate
$40/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Merced

Home care costs in Merced 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
$5,858/mo
$3,903/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Merced assisted living facilities or Merced 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 Merced, California.

Get started

How to pay for home care in Merced, 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 Merced.
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 Merced

Recent reviews for home care in Merced

Home Helpers Home Care of Manteca, CA in Modesto, CA

4.5
We chose Home Helpers because they provided full service around the clock 24/7 care and I wanted the best for my dad. All the caregivers have been very knowledgeable. I would recommend to others families who are looking as you can afford it.

Kindred at Home - Livermore

5.0
We are not super familiar with all of the services they offer, but we have been really happy and have had a great experience with them so far.

Alegre Home Care - Stockton

4.6
Allegre Home Care Services offered a most economical option for a father who's 2500 miles away and couldn't stay at home alone every day, any longer. He simply would not accept MORE care, but he couldn't do with LESS. This service has worked with me, making adjustments to the level of care as he ...
Read more

Frequently asked questions about home care in Merced

There are 51 home care facilities near Merced, 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.

The national median cost of home care is $30 per hour, according to A Place for Mom’s internal data. This cost may vary depending on the location and provided services.

Answer #5

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top