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Top Home Care Agencies in San Rafael, CA
Browse the 86 home care agencies in San Rafael, read 263 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in San Rafael 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 Rafael personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.
Home Care Agencies near San Rafael, CA
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84 reviews
They were all very professional and truly cared for my father. I would highly recommend Thrive Home Care Services to others looking.
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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 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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Certified Care came through for me when I lost one of my private home care aides. I have used them on two different occasions consisting of multiple days. They kept my Mother safe, cooked, did light cleaning...
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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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[name removed] the administrator is very timely and thorough with her communications. They are also good at pairing customers with appropriate 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.
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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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 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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The care provider working with my friend was absolutely amazing. The staff are so compassionate, it was the end of my friends life and her quality of life was much better having somebody there by her side....
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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.
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 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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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...
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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...
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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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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.
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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Excellent care designed specifically for my husband. Could not have asked for better! I recommend First Light highly for anyone going through the difficult time. Good, dependable, knowledgeable help!!
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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 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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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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By far the best serviceI received for the past 18 months, very helpful and caring people, I am living alone and far from my children, my caregive come daily and help me with my daily activities, and she also...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
9 reviews
I check in with the manager quite a few times. My dad is happy. They have a friendly staff and really work with you. They try to bring other people in and introduce them to my dad so there is someone ...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
CSS Home Care & Senior Services offers high quality home care. We are passionate about senior care, offering our Home Care clients and their families a higher level of expertise, oversight and transparency. We are unique in the Home Care industry - run by specialists in senior care and each...
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9 reviews
Staff is good to work with, pricing is reasonable and they understand the issues that come with dementia. We picked them because of the pricing and 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.
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.
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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.
Founded back in 1996, HomeWell is committed to offering personalized senior care. We are proud to help individuals stay in the comfort of their own home by assisting them with some of life’s daily obstacles. From help with meal preparation and housekeeping to transportation and companionship, our...
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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
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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.
Costs of home care in San Rafael, CA
Average cost of home care in San Rafael, CA
Home care in San Rafael 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 San Rafael
Home care costs in San Rafael 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 San Rafael assisted living facilities or San Rafael 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 San Rafael, California.
How to pay for home care in San Rafael, 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 Rafael.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 Rafael
Recent reviews for home care in San Rafael
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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Kindred at Home San Rafael
4.5
I have already spread the name wide to friends. They are so wonderful to work with. All communication has been via phone to the family.
There was an issue with payment for care, and they explained the reasons for the fees.
Senior Helpers - Moraga, CA
5.0
I was very pleased with senior helpers! [name removed]was so lovely and perfect for my father! I liked their options. I would recommend to others.
Frequently asked questions about home care in San Rafael
Thrive Home Care - San Leandro, Interim HealthCare of Vacaville, CA and Amada Senior Care of Santa Rosa, CA are the top-rated home care facilities near San Rafael, California. See full list of agencies.
There are 86 home care facilities near San Rafael, 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.
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