Senior care in Oakland.
From Rockridge to East Oakland, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 94612
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 94612
Available weekday mornings
Home care agency
Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Oakland.
In Oakland, caregiving is often shared across generations, from the hills to the flatlands. We help families across Rockridge, Temescal, Fruitvale, Montclair, Grand Lake and East Oakland.
In California, non-medical home care organizations are licensed by the Department of Social Services Home Care Services Branch.
Tell us where in Oakland you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Alameda County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
Medi-Cal in Alameda County
Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program. For people who qualify, its In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program may pay for help at home with things like bathing, dressing, meals and housekeeping, based on a county assessment. To apply for IHSS in Alameda County, call 510-577-1800.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Oakland and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Oakland.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Alameda County Senior Information & Assistance
The county’s Area Agency on Aging line: help finding programs for older adults and family caregivers. The Downtown Oakland Senior Center also answers questions at 510-238-3284.
510-577-3530Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do you serve all of Alameda County?
Yes. We help families across Alameda County, including Berkeley, Alameda, San Leandro and Hayward.
How much does home care cost in Oakland?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Alameda County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
How do I apply for IHSS in Alameda County?
IHSS is the Medi-Cal program that may pay for help at home for people who qualify. In Alameda County, call the IHSS application line at 510-577-1800.
Where can I find dementia support in Oakland?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Oakland?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Oakland is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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