Care Assistance
Getting Paid by Medicaid for Caring for a Family Member
Click the link above to access a guide explaining how Medicaid-funded programs in different states enable beneficiaries to hire caregivers, often family members, with Medicaid covering the costs.
BEST Living Care
510-764-7676
Contact Stephen Nepacena
https://www.bestlivingcare.com/
Provides homecare for 25-30 per hour, minimum of 6 hours per day, up to 24 hour care. Some transportation services are available such as wheelchair, and gurney transport. Fees vary.
CareYaya
Email: [email protected]
Visit careyaya.org to request care online.
CareYaya is not a traditional, licensed home-care agency but instead a way to connect local healthcare students with families who want extra care, supervision, or social interaction with their loved older adult. For only $15 per hour, they will connect families to vetted local healthcare students who can provide companionship, mobility support, feeding assistance, light toileting, and help with simple tasks around the house (weekends, evenings, and overnights at NO extra charge).
Center for Caregiver Training
415-563-9286
Email: [email protected]
Caregiving 101 Training Program: 6 three-hour classes designed to help families and friends care for their loved ones at home who are living with serious illness. It features practical skills and strategies for family caregivers. It is taught by community professionals who volunteer their time. The course is free.
Del Oro
916-728-9333
Contact: Matthew Dayrit
Organization providing caregiver support in Sacramento and the surrounding counties.
Please see their brochure here.
And see their referral form here.
Family Caregiver Alliance
415-434-3388
http://www.caregiver.org
Resource center for families of brain impaired adults. Social workers can meet with you and provide information and referrals, respite programs (Camps for Caring 4 times a year for the brain impaired adult), financial assistance, retreats for caregivers, can help pay for short term counseling for the caregiver.
Home Care Assistance
628-204-4497
https://homecareassistance.com/san-francisco/
SF neighborhoods only
Free consultation
4 hour/ day, or 12-hour min/ week
$36-40/ hour depending on needs
Respite care options available
Honor
877-594-4141
http://www.joinhonor.com
Free inpatient consults, contact : Randy Allen 614-975-8191
Shift is for 4-hour blocks, weekly minimum of 12 hours. Aim to staff within a 24-hour period for ongoing care and 48 hours for private clients with light schedules. Serving Santa Rosa to Monterey through their home network.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)- Caregivers
415-355-6700, option #3
http://www.sfhsa.org
https://www.sfhsa.org/services/care-support/home-supportive-services-ihss
Requires patient Social Security#, income, expenses, and functionality
Max 183 hours/month, averages out to 9 hours/day
If more caregiving hours are needed, the next step is placing the person in long-term care (e.g. Laguna Honda, Skilled Nursing Facility)
Info for hiring independent caregiver
https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/homecare/hiring-independent-caregivers.html
Call 855-481-6777 to speak with an Elder Care Expert to inquire further on financial eligibility status, payment methods, responsibilities, etc.
Mon Ami
650-691-5796 (General information)
650-267-2474 (Client intake)
https://www.monami.io/
A website that finds an activity companion for the elderly.
1 “activity companion”/ students for elderly (not home health aides)
$25/ hour, no hourly minimum
Option if patient needs help getting to curb side
Family/ informal caregiver recommended to be present for first visit
Seniors at Home
415-449-3700
Day programs for frail seniors and disabled adults. Centers located in San Anselmo and an Alzheimer’s Day Center in Corte Madera. Day programs give caregivers an opportunity for respite.
Sf Home Care
415-961-0334
https://sfhomecare.com/
SF Home Care offers expert in-home care services in the Bay Area, providing personalized support for individuals managing chronic disease, age-related decline, post-surgery recovery, and dementia care needs. Their comprehensive services include medication management, meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, transportation, and hospice care (all delivered by a highly trained and compassionate care staff). With a focus on fall prevention and injury avoidance, they tailor care plans to meet each family's specific requirements, ensuring comfort and peace of mind for loved ones in the comfort of their own home.
Care Plus Providers
925-999-9728
www.cpprovider.com
Care Plus Provider is a licensed, insured, and bonded non-medical home care provider serving the Greater Bay Area. Our top priority is to deliver comprehensive and high-quality home care services. Our compassionate and skilled caregivers are dedicated to improving the quality of life for each client and restoring their sense of dignity and honor as they age in the comfort of their homes. We offer a range of services including personal care, companionship, homemaking, errands, and special services tailored to meet the unique needs of your loved ones. For a complimentary assessment and to learn more about how we can support your family, please contact us at 925-999-9728 or email us at [email protected]
Videos for Caregiver Training from the California Partnership to Improve Dementia Care
https://www.leadingageca.org/Members/Partners
The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for every aspect of our day to day routines. This is especially true of those living with dementia. The California Partnership to Improve Dementia Care is pleased to present a series of webinars to address the additional challenges that COVID-19 has brought to both staff and residents.
Respite care is short term or temporary care of the sick or disabled for a few hours or weeks, designed to provide relief to the regular caregiver. Respite care can occur in your home, at special day-care centers, and in residential centers that offer overnight stays.
Alzheimer’s Association
https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/care-options/respite-care
General information and resources for caregivers and patients.
Family Caregiver Alliance
866-854-5465 (Toll free)
605-773-3656 (General information)
https://www.caregiver.org/respite-care-program
The Respite Care Program under Family Caregiver Alliance offer companionship, involvement in the person's activities of daily living, meal preparation, light housekeeping and personal hygiene tasks. Respite Care hours will be determined by a complete assessment.
Laguna Honda
Contact: Maria Antoch 415-759-3541
Admissions coordinator: 415-682-5694
https://lagunahonda.org/Respite-Care
Laguna Honda provides respite care up to a maximum of four weeks per admission and a maximum of six weeks per year for San Francisco residents who require skilled nursing services.
Case Management/Care Facility Assistance
CANHR (California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform)
800-474-1116 or 415-974-5171
http://www.canhr.org/LRS/LRS%20Brochure.pdf
They are an advocacy organization that offer a “Lawyer Referral Service”. When you call their number, they do a 10-15 minute assessment and then refer to you an appropriate elder law attorney to help with your needs.
Companioa, by Institute of Aging
https://www.ioaging.org/companioa, 415-750-4111
Companioa, by Institute on Aging, provides customized dementia care that helps loved ones remain at home. The Companioa family of services includes the newly launched care coaching program, dementia-certified home care, and social day services at the recently re-opened Enrichment Center in the Presidio. Each service can be delivered individually or as part of a specialized care plan to meet your needs. IOA is a Bay Area non-profit with a mission to help aging adults live in the community with grace and dignity.
Elder Pros
650-402-6593
http://www.elder-pros.com/
The main contact person there is Katie Owens, and she has experience in helping people find assisted living facilities for respite stays and can also assist in finding in-home care. Her services are free of charge.
Institute of Aging (IOA)
415-750- 4111 (Contact: Cherie Golant)
https://www.ioaging.org/
Free 30-minute consultation then private pay $155/ hr
MSSP- 65 and over, Medi-Cal recipient, app submitted through website
Linkages- under 65, with Medi-Cal
Jewish Family and Children’s Services
415-449-3700
http://www.gfcs.org
Private pay $150/ hr. Initial assessment lasts 1.5 hrs and includes care plan. CM will check in weekly or monthly depending on needs. There might be a short-term grant, and there is a sliding scale component for low-income Jewish clients.
Sage Elder Care Solutions
650-652-5642
http://sageeldercare.com
Support older and disabled adults and their families navigate the overwhelming choices and transitions that come with aging or chronic health issues.
Support Resources
AARP Family Caregiving support warmline.
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/basics/info-2018/support-line.html?intc…
Do not need to be a member. Monday-Friday 7AM-11P English - 1-877-333-5885 and Spanish - 1-888-971-2013
The Alzheimer’s Association offers a free 24/7 Helpline to help problem solve any challenges you may face after hours: 1-800-272-3900
- COVID-19 Tips for Dementia Caregivers by the Alzheimer’s Association
- AARP Practical Tips for Caregivers about COVID-19
- 5 steps for family caregivers during Covid-19 from AARP
- San Francisco Disability and Aging Services (DAS) offers expanded home care options in response to COVID-19. DAS Home care options matrix 415-355-6700
- Family Caregiver - How To video series
- U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Managing Someone Else’s Money Guide: Information on managing money or property of a loved one who is unable to pay bills or make financial decisions.
- Retire Guide made three easy-to-read guides on Medicare: one for understanding coverage, costs, eligibility, and enrollment, a second one specific to Caregivers to help them navigate the potentially complicated enrollment process, and a third one discussing benefits and discounts available to seniors to help them make the most of their retirement dollars.
Geriatrics Community Resources webpages managed by: [email protected]