Senior care in San Francisco.
From the Outer Richmond to Bayview, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 94102
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 94102
Available weekday mornings
Home care agency
Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in San Francisco.
San Francisco is a city of hills, stairs and older homes, which can make staying at home harder with age. We help families across the Mission, the Sunset, the Richmond, Noe Valley, Pacific Heights and Bayview.
In California, non-medical home care organizations are licensed by the Department of Social Services Home Care Services Branch.
Tell us where in SF 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 San Francisco.
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 San Francisco
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 San Francisco, call the Department of Disability and Aging Services at 415-355-6700.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in San Francisco and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in San Francisco.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Department of Disability and Aging Services
San Francisco’s helpline for older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers: home care, meals, IHSS and protective services.
415-355-6700Alzheimer’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 San Francisco?
Yes. We help families in every San Francisco neighborhood, from the Outer Richmond to Bayview.
How much does home care cost in San Francisco?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in San Francisco you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
How do I apply for IHSS in San Francisco?
IHSS is the Medi-Cal program that may pay for help at home for people who qualify. In San Francisco, call the Department of Disability and Aging Services at 415-355-6700.
Where can I find dementia support in San Francisco?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in San Francisco?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in San Francisco is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
More cities in California.
Oakland
Alameda County
Fremont
Alameda County
San Jose
Santa Clara County
Sacramento
Sacramento County
We help families in cities across California and everywhere in between.
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- Free for families
- Free first consultation
- No obligation