Compare Home Health Care Agency Costs
These agencies provide services that are 100% covered by Medicare and Medi-Cal. The service must be ordered by a physician; however, clients still have a personal choice of any agency (there are certain requirements for care, for one, you must be homebound and in need of skilled care).
This would translate to a nurse or physical, occupational or speech therapy. This is also a time and visit limited service. Some aide service can be available if there’s a skilled need.
This is a service NOT covered by long-term care insurance.
Born To Age does not list the prices these agencies charge because the costs are directly reimbursed by Medicare. Client is not billed for services.
What Home Care Agencies are Charging for Services in Alameda
In Alameda County, getting help at home isn’t as easy as it sounds. For many, bringing a stranger into their home to take care of them in a very vulnerable time can seem overwhelming. There are worries about who that person might be, how much to pay them, how many hours they should work and the most prevalent: Can this person be trusted? While most would prefer a family member or someone they know take care of them, this may not always be the best thing. While promises are made, commitments can be difficult to keep. If caregiving is absolutely necessary, many find that hiring outside assistance with a regular schedule is the most reliable solution. That way, family members can remain as family, and others can be counted on to do the work.
There are many choices in hiring help at home. Many will hire privately, that is, pay out-of-pocket for help on an “as-needed” basis. There are many different ways to find caregivers. Some senior centers maintain lists, there are other sources from discharge planners, physician offices and hospice agencies. Remember, too, that if you hire privately, you work out the hours, rate of pay, etc… and, you’re also an employer and must abide by IRS rulings for tax purposes. Here’s a brief rundown on the types of agencies in Alameda County.
Home Health Care Agencies
These agencies provide services that are 100% covered by Medicare and Medi-Cal. The service must be ordered by a physician. However, clients still have a personal choice of any agency. There are certain requirements for care, for one, you must be homebound and in need of skilled care. This would translate to a nurse or physical, occupational or speech therapy. This is also a time and visit limited service. Some aide service can be available, if there’s a skilled need. This is a service NOT covered by long term care insurance. Born to Age does not list the prices these agencies charge because the costs are directly reimbursed by Medicare. Client is not billed for services.
Center for Elders’ Independence
cei.elders.org
510.433.1150
Berkeley:
1487 Alcatraz
Berkeley, CA 94702
San Leandro:
1850 Fairway Dr
San Leandro, CA 94577
Oakland:
7200 Bancroft, Ste 188
Oakland, CA 94605
Oakland:
1955 San Pablo
Oakland, CA 94612
Healthy Living at Home
1320 Willow Pass Rd., Suite 555
Concord, CA 94702
www.healthylivingservices.org
877.513.7363
Private Duty Home Care Agencies
These agencies can provide both skilled and non-skilled medical care. The services might be covered by long term care, or other insurances, and private pay. The agency is the employer. Caregivers are hired, screened and paid for by the agency. If the caregiver is ill or unable to work, a substitute caregiver is available. The agency pays payroll taxes, worker’s compensation and maintains liability coverage. The agency also determines what the caregiver can and can’t do. There is over a minimum number of hours for service.
Care provided by these agencies can include: skilled care, personal care, transportation/errands, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, laundry, etc. Shifts can be hourly, live-in or sleepover.
AttendiCare
39899 Balentine Drive, Ste 200
Newark, CA 94560
info@attendicare.com
www.attendicare.com
510.987.8889
HCO# 014700101
AttendiCare is a family owned and operated agency licensed to provide non-medical home health care services to assist seniors with their activities of daily living (ADLs). All of our dedicated and highly-trained caregivers are registered home health aides who have been fingerprinted and background-checked. As employees of AttendiCare, our caregivers are licensed, bonded, and insured under our liability and workers compensation policies. We regularly screen for Tuberculosis (TB) and check driving records, and randomly test for drug use. We begin preparing caregivers for their Certified Senior Care Aide (CSCA) credential once they join our team, and then provide them with regular training to ensure that our seniors always receive the best care.
By having discussions with seniors and their families to understand the needs, and then tailoring a plan of care, we help seniors age in place gracefully, allowing them to remain independent in the comfort and convenience of their own homes, while giving their families peace-of-mind.
In addition to assistance with ADLs, our services may include fall prevention, dementia care, companionship to help prevent loneliness and depression, and post-hospitalization care to reduce the chances of a re-admission. We provide care in single shifts as short as 4 hours up to 24-hour care, with typical hourly rates ranging from $26 to $32.
We believe in fully serving the needs of our seniors from the time they invite us into their homes to the time they leave them. When the time comes that they are no longer able to remain at home, we can help with assisted living or hospice placement. We can even help identify different ways to pay for care.
To better serve veterans, we have a dedicated team of VA-Accredited Benefits Agents to help secure Aid and Attendance pension benefits from the VA, as well as a VA-Accredited Attorney on staff.
Best Care Provider
26230 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
Phone: 510-782-9080
Fax: 510-782-2611
www.bestcareregistry.com
HCO Provider # 014700088
Non-medical care provider servicing all Bay Area counties. Family owned and operated since 1993. Rates are between $25-$32 per hour. Our service hours are flexible, depending on your family’s care needs. Caregivers are available for as little as a few hours up to 24-hour coverage. All caregivers are properly licensed and screened (health, background check, experience). Our company is fully insured, for your peace of mind. Courteous, professional, and competent office staff are available by phone 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. In-home assessments are always available at no cost to you. We can work with your Long-term Care Insurance provider if you have a current policy. Let us know how we can help you and your family.
Home Helpers of Berkeley
1569 Solano Ave, #624
Berkeley, CA 94707
www.homehelpershomecare.com/Berkeley
510.778.1326
bsolomon@homehelpershomecare.com
HCO# 494700018
Home Helpers is a fully bonded and insured non-medical home care agency serving Alameda, Contra Costa and Sonoma County. Our mission is to be the extended family when the family can’t be there. We offer a minimum of 4 hours to 24-hour care. Rates: $28-$30 per hour. All caregivers are cleared through and FBI and DOJ background check and registered through the state as home care aides. a locally owned and operated home care agency that is fully bonded and insured. Direct Link medication dispenser/ emergency call button available as well!
LivHOME
1981 N. Broadway, Ste 235
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925-296-0406
www.livhome.com
HCO# 074700038
LivHOME is a licensed private duty home care agency that focuses on the activities of daily living and positive social interactions that encourage older adults to live a comfortable, independent, and joyous life at home. All LivHOME caregivers are registered by the State of California and are thoroughly screened, trained, and supervised by a certified Aging Life Care Professional. Caregiving rates range from $29 to $31 with a 4-hour minimum shift. We offer a free in-home consultation and our care technology, LivHOME Connect, comes free with caregiving services.
Domestic Referral Agencies
These agencies provide non-medical caregivers/companions to help with personal care, transportation, meals, baths, light housekeeping, etc. They provide many of the same services as private home care agencies, however, the caregiver is not an employee of the agency…the caregiver is an independent contractor.
The agency finds and screens the caregiver. The client has the option of interviewing or letting the agency match the appropriate caregiver. The agency assists in negotiating the rate between the client and caregiver, including agency fee. Caregiver earnings are reported to the IRS. Substitute caregivers are available.
Tender Heart Home Care Agency
2400 Camino Ramon, #130
San Ramon, CA 94583
925.838.4444
www.atenderheart.com
Tender Heart is a locally owned, family-run, non-medical home care domestic referral Agency. Tender Heart has covered Alameda and Contra Costa Counties since 2003. All caregivers carry individual liability and malpractice insurance.
Tender Heart screens all caregivers, verifies social security, does a complete background and criminal check. All caregivers must come with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in caregiving or they cannot be referred. Work related references are checked and verified. We speak with families to verify the quality the caregiver can bring to your home.
The most important credential is that our caregivers have a loving and giving heart. An initial in-home screening is done at no charge in the client’s home to match the right caregiver to the client’s needs. Staff are on call 24/7. Substitutes are provided if the regular caregiver cannot go.
Usual rates are $24-27 per hour, with rates under $24 for a sleep over at night, and from $300 – $350 day for a live-in for a 24-hour period. There is a minimum of 3 hours.
Tender Heart provides help and assistance with all activities of daily living and works with various Long-Term Insurance groups.
Caregivers can provide help with all the Activities of Daily Living, such as bathing, grooming and hygiene. Caregivers can provide transportation with their own vehicles or, if preferred, in the client’s vehicle. There is no extra charge for using the client’s vehicle. Caregivers will also provide reminders for medication schedules as well as providing companionship and security in order to help the client maintain their independence.
Tender Heart is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and a member in good standing of Social Health Area Resource Exchange.
Compare Home Care Agencies in Contra Costa County
Getting help at home is usually the first thing that people think about when chores and/or personal care is becoming difficult or impossible. Housekeepers, gardeners and occasional handymen are the easiest for most of us to consider because they don’t carry the psychological burden of no longer being able to do for ourselves. Caregivers can be resisted because of cost, fear of loss of independence, autonomy, and privacy, or just due to stubbornness and personal will.
While most prefer a family member or prior knowledge of the caregiver, this may not always be possible. Family members might have good intentions, and while promises are made, commitments may be more challenging to keep. It’s may not be the best thing to have a family member, friend or neighbor as a caregiver. The most reliable solution is hiring outside assistance with a regular schedule. This way, family members remain as family and others can be counted on to do the hands-on work.
There are many choices in help at home. If hired privately, the hours worked, and wages paid are between you and the employee. You are also liable for worker’s compensation and IRS withholding. Here’s a brief rundown on the types of agencies in Contra Costa County.
Home Health Care Agencies
These agencies provide services that are 100% covered by Medicare, Med-Cal or private health insurance. This service must be ordered by a doctor. However, you still have a personal choice of agency. Requirements to qualify for care are: 1: Homebound, 2. Need for skilled care. Skilled care means that you need a nurse, a physical, speech or occupational therapist.
This is also a time and visit limited services. Some aide service can be available if there’s a skilled need. This is a service NOT covered by long-term care insurance. Born To Age doesn’t list these prices because the costs are directly reimbursed by Medicare. You are not billed for services.
Healthy Living at Home
1320 Willow Pass Rd. Ste. 555
Concord, CA 94520
healthylivingnet.com
(510) 362-4503
slobdell@healthyliving-eb.com
Center for Elders’ Independence
P.A.C.E. (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
3905 San Pablo Dam Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 433-1150
cei.elders.org
Private Duty Home Care Agencies
These agencies provide both skilled and non-skilled care. The services might be covered by long-term care insurance, other insurances, and private pay. The agency is the employer. Caregivers are hired, screened and paid for by the agency. If the caregiver is ill or unable to work, a substitute caregiver is available. The agency pays payroll taxes, worker’s compensation, and maintains liability coverage. The agency also determines what the caregiver can and can’t do. There is often a minimum number of hours for services.
Care provided by these agencies can include skilled care, personal care, transportation/errands, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, laundry, etc. Shifts can be hourly, live-in or sleepover.
All Seasons Homecare
399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 101
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 363-4900
all-seasons-homecare.com
HCO # 074700008
All Seasons Homecare’s foundation has always been family. In 2005, Executive Director, Jenna Hughes, decided to change course in her life and took on a staffing role for a Non-Medical Home Care Agency in Walnut Creek. She fell in love with the industry immediately and has since dedicated her life to helping the senior community live safely and happily in their own homes. It was clear from the beginning that she had found her calling. Her family was very proud, especially her father, Edd Ozard, who was interested in hearing about her new career and the amazing work she was doing.
Edd couldn’t help researching the industry and seeing what Non-Medical Home Care was all about. This research confirmed the viability of Home Care and what a wonderful option this is for seniors. In June of 2007, they were presented with an opportunity. The time was right and All Seasons Homecare was born. They started out with no more than the basics but All Seasons Homecare was able to deliver quality care and compliance from the beginning.
From there, they have expanded their headquarters, hired the best management team, community liaisons and service representatives in the business. Their caregiver standards have exceeded industry standards for years and are still exceeding the State of California Home Care Aide requirements. They have always treated every All Seasons Homecare employee like family and expect them to treat every client the same. In 2016 Jenna and her husband welcomed their first child, Colton into the world. The joke in the office when Colton comes in to visit us is “be nice to that little guy, he’s your future boss!” The family affair continues…
Edd, the owner of All Seasons Homecare, along with Jenna, believes in empowering the All Seasons Homecare team to be the best in the business. He is a tremendous support to every employee, keeps the business fiscally responsible and compliant and develops senior community value propositions. The entire team is dedicated to providing the absolute best care to every client they have the privilege of serving.
All Seasons Homecare is an independently owned, mid-sized agency; licensed with the State of California, HCO# 074700008. All employees are covered under Workers Compensation, Liability Insurance, and Bonds; no caregiver is ever subcontracted. No deposit required to start service. They offer a free, no-obligation assessment prior to the start of care. VA and Long-Term Care Insurance approved and have specialists on staff to help with claim processing. Pricing is on average $28 per hour. All Seasons has been serving families in Contra Costa County and the Tri-Valley area for over 12 years and look forward to serving many more!
Better Days Provider
1200 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Suite 211
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 457-0720
bach@betterdaysprovider.com
betterdaysprovider.com
Better Days Provider is an in-homecare service provider serving the bay area since 2007. We were founded with the main goal of matching the client with the right caregiver – includes skills, personalities and experience. We work hard to simplify caregiving not just for clients but also for families and loved ones.
Our rates vary from the level of care, location and number of hours/ days. Daily Rate starts from $375.00 – $450.00 per day. Hourly rates starts from $25.00 to $30.00. Rates are subject to change.
We are licensed, insured and bonded. Our caregivers were background checked, finger printed and thoroughly selected individuals. We are locally owned. We are not a franchise. If you have any questions, please contact Better Days Provider at (925) 457-0720 or email us at bach@betterdaysprovider.com or check us on the web at www.betterdaysprovider.com.
Hillendale Home Care & Certified Nurse Aide Training School
1777 N. California Blvd. Ste 210
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 933-8181
hillendale.net
lvanackeren@hilldendale.net
HCO# 074700001
Hillendale Home Care, a licensed Home Care Organization (# 074700001), is locally owned and operated by a Registered Nurse, and has been in business since 2002 providing non-medical home care. We are dedicated to maintaining the dignity and independence of our clients by providing services that include assistance with dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, transportation and companionship under RN supervision.
Care is initiated by a complementary assessment visit. Every client is evaluated by a care manager who designs a care plan to address the clients needs. Our caregivers are regularly supervised, and the plan is updated as needs change. This oversight is at no additional cost. We value our caregivers and provide ongoing training, supervision and offer competitive wages. Caregivers are background checked, bonded, insured, and covered by Worker’s Compensation insurance. Hillendale provides a 1-hour shower visit at $50.00.
The hourly rate for a 4-5 hour shift is $33 and for 6 hours and above the hourly rate is $31.00. In addition to home care services, Hillendale Home Care also has a State Licensed school to train students to become Certified Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides. Many of our graduates become members of our care giving team!
Hillendale Home Care is a member of the Home Care Association of America, has an A+ rating certification from the Home Care Standards Bureau, and for the past six consecutive years has received the “Provider of Choice” and “Employer of Choice” awards from National Home Care Pulse. We are an approved provider for Long-Term Care Insurances, and we will help our clients navigate the often complex paperwork associated with LTC. Hillendale Home Care is the Trusted name in home care!
HomeLife Senior Care
6440 Brentwood Blvd., Ste A
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 240-5770
homelifeseniorcare.com
vinny@homelifesc.com
HCO# 074700003
HomeLife Senior Care is the premier, state licensed, non-medical home care agency serving East and Central County, Rio Vista and Tracy. Dedicated to providing you and your loved ones the best in comfort, reliability, and peace of mind. Services can range from less than 1 hour a week to 24/7 live-in care, and our professional support team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Caregivers are state registered, trained, bonded and insured and serve clients with needs related to Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Hospice and as Personal Care Aides.
Activities include safety monitoring and assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, personal care, errands, transportation, companionship, transfers and more. HomeLife Senior Care is recognized with an “A+ Rating” by the Better Business Bureau, is a Home Care Pulse “Provider of Choice,” and proudly received “Business of the Year” by the Chamber of Commerce. Prices range from $28 hourly.
What Home Care Agencies are Charging for Services in Marin and Sonoma Counties
Getting help at home is usually the first thing that people think about when chores and/or personal care is becoming difficult or impossible. Housekeepers, gardeners and occasional handymen are the easiest for most of us to consider because they don’t carry the psychological burden of no longer being able to do for ourselves. Caregivers can be resisted because of cost, fear of loss of independence, autonomy and privacy, or just due to stubbornness and personal will.
While most prefer a family member or prior knowledge of the caregiver, this may not always be possible. Family members might have good intentions, and while promises are made, commitments may be more difficult to keep. It may not be the best thing to have a family member, friend or neighbor as a caregiver. The most reliable solution is hiring outside assistance with a regular schedule. This way, family members remain as family and others can be counted on to do the hands-on work.
There are many choices in help at home. If hired privately, the hours worked and wages paid are between you and the employee. You are also liable for worker’s compensation and IRS withholding. Here’s a brief rundown on the types of agencies in Marin and Sonoma County.
Home Health Care Agencies
These agencies provide services that are 100% covered by Medicare, Med-Cal or private health insurance. This service must be ordered by a doctor. However, you still have a personal choice of agency. Requirements to qualify for care are: 1: Homebound, 2. Need for skilled care. Skilled care means that you need a nurse, a physical, speech or occupational therapist This is also a time and visit limited services. Some aide service can be available, if there’s a skilled need. This is a service NOT covered by Long Term Care Insurance. Born To Age doesn’t list these prices because the costs are directly reimbursed by Medicare. You are not billed for services.
Healthy Living at Home
1320 Willow Pass Rd, Ste 555
Concord, CA 94520
Patrick Costello
(415) 317-5117
pcostello@healthyliving-eb.com
healthylivingnet.com
Incare Marin County – Hospice by the Bay Skilled Home Health Care
2787 California Street, Suite B
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 673-8989
hbtbhomecare.org
Healing at Home Sonoma County – Hospice by the Bay Skilled Home Health Care
355 West Napa St., Suite A
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-5135
hbtbhomecare.org
Private Duty Home Care Agencies
At Home Caregivers
Marin County
7599 Redwood Blvd, Ste 200
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-HOME (4663)
Sonoma County
891 2nd St
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 575-HOME (4663)
athomecaregivers.com
HCO# 214700017
At Home Caregivers is a licensed home care agency serving those who are recovering, convalescing or aging wherever they call home. For more than 15 years At Home Caregivers has provided Marin and Sonoma County clients with comprehensive home care services through caregivers who are employees of the agency. At Home Caregivers is a family owned home care agency – not a franchise. All caregivers are fingerprinted, background checked, bonded, trained, screened and insured. Services include dementia and hospice care, medication reminders, safety supervision, help with personal care and ambulation, meal planning and preparation, transportation and light housekeeping. Rates start at $30 per hour including overtime. (Minimum three hours). Please call for 24-hour rates.
At Home Nursing
1378A Corporate Center Pkwy
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 546-8773
athome@sonic.net
athomenursing.com
HCO# 010000349
At Home Nursing is a nurse and family owned business that celebrated their 21st year in business at the end of March of 2019 and continuing to be a premier family owned and managed local Agency! We provide Home Care Aides (HCA’s), licensed shift care, skilled nursing visits & Nurse Case Management. Founded by Diane Brabetz, RN, Nurse Practitioner and Public Health Nurse (PHN) , the Agency is State Licensed Home Health Agency which can legally fill Medi-sets (pill boxes), manage medication administration and provide skilled nursing services. The Agency also provides Geriatric Case Management services, nursing assessments, and skilled oversight. Our staff are able to transport clients to MD appointments, advocate for them and provide families with information on that visit.
All of our staff are employees, and are bonded, insured, background checked, fingerprinted, reference checked & tested. The Agency has a skills lab in the office that allows our staff to verify all new applicant