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Top Home Care Agencies in Merced County, CA

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Browse the 132 home care agencies in Merced County, read 23 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Merced 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 Merced County personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

Home Care Agencies near Merced County, CA

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Photo of Home Instead - Fresno, CA
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The staff and caregiver have been excellent. Very friendly and kind. The client, my mom, is 97 with dementia. The caregiver displays patience and kindness and makes sure that she feels comfortable. She...
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.
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...
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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...
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 Helpers Home Care of Manteca, CA
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2 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
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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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Everyone who helped in Skilled nursing was kind, responsive, patient, understanding, friendly, and above all answered questions quickly. When it comes to the activities - NA to my dad's situation but...
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.
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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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...
4 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
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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 nurse/lvn's were professional, knowledge and very helpful with all suggestions. [name removed] was right on with my health problems. She checked everything. Went over all my meds. They All had very...
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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The nurse/lvn's were professional, knowledge and very helpful with all suggestions. [name removed] was right on with my health problems. She checked everything. Went over all my meds. They All had very...
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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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
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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 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
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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 am not the client and can go strictly by hear say. Since my friend has started services with Caring hearts she seems to be doing a lot better than before she had them coming in to help. I am really...
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.
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...
It was pretty good as is. My father had stage 4 colon cancer so he needed someone to be with him during the day to help him overall and they took him on walks and things like that. They were very good that...
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.
Home Care People is unlike any other home care company in the world. We provide high-quality non-medical home care services across the South Bay Area. We offer affordable, straight-forward pricing as well as flexibility to meet your needs. We are located in San Jose and serve the entire South...
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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...
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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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
The customer service was great. They showed great attention to detail. Were patient. Tried accommodating our needs. Routinely checked in with family.
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
The customer service was great. They showed great attention to detail. Were patient. Tried accommodating our needs. Routinely checked in with family.
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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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...
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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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...
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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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...
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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.
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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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 Homecare California
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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...
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.
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...
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
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 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...
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...
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.
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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Costs of home care in Merced County, CA

Average cost of home care in Merced County, CA

Home care in Merced 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.
Average hourly rate
$30/hr
Average overnight rate
$38/hr
Average weekend rate
$39/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Merced County

Home care costs in Merced 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.
44 hours of home care/wk
$5,667/mo
$3,566/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Merced County assisted living facilities or Merced County memory care facilities.

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How to pay for home care in Merced 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 Merced 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 Merced County

Recent reviews for home care in Merced County

HomeCare Professionals - Manteca, CA

5.0
We are very happy with them and our caregiver [name removed] The company is very easy to work with. The staff is very accessible and answers calls promptly. Our caregiver is very kind and seems like she really cares for my parents which makes us feel very good about leaving them in her care.

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.

Senior Helpers Campbell 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 Merced County

California Seniors Care-Campbell, TLC Assistant Living Services and Home Instead - Fresno, CA are the top-rated home care facilities near Merced County, California. See full list of agencies.

There are 132 home care facilities near Merced 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.

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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