Find Top Senior Care Providers Near Me in Santa Cruz, CA
We have 69 senior care providers in Santa Cruz, CA! Compare and hire the best senior care to fit your needs.
Find senior care providers in Santa Cruz, CA that you’ll love
69 senior care providers are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of September 2024
The average experience for nearby senior care providers is 3 years
Senior care providers in Santa Cruz, CA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Exceptional experience caring for men and women up to age 102. Serving the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Area.
California State Home Care Aide Registered (background clearance with the DOJ, fingerprints on file) EXCELLENT references.
Gentle, kind, great sense of humor. Non-smoker/drug-free.
Superior companion care:...
Leslie can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, companionship, meal prep, personal care, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"The most admirable quality that Leslie possesses is that she sincerely cares about the people that she works for. She treats them like family and is always an encouraging presence. "
Douglas D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Shara and I have 22 years experience working in the elderly community with our silver haired saints. My clients have ranged in medical and situational needs from dementia to dysphasia to incontinence to complete immobility. Sometimes they have just needed a friend to play UNO with and other times they have...
Shara can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal care & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver from 2012 to current.
I do it all. Memory Care Specialist.
I care for my client with patience and treat him or her with dignity. I am a Registered Caregiver with the State Of California.
I do the cleaning for my client or clients home to make sure that it is done throughout.
If my client or...
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Donna provided companionship for my 94 year old mother. She keep her busy playing cards, heated up her dinners, did her laundry, and enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel with her. My mother looked forward to having a friend like Donna to share the evenings with...
Dianne R.
5.0
(2)
Hello my name is Lilian. I grew up with my elderly grandmother who suffered from dementia. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She liked to clean the house and sometimes I would help her and we would go for walks and even build forts together. I loved my grandmother and spending time with her was always delightful....
Lilian can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia & more
5.0
"She’s really great with all age of kids she does great activities and is outgoing! She has years of experience she’s a great sitter!"
Care member
Sarah B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
Dependable Kind & Compassionate Companion Caregiver Available To Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a Senior Caregiver providing companionship, compassionate care, and emotional support for over 6 years. I love the friendships & connections I get to make and the satisfaction of truly helping another person live safely at home with independence and dignity. My goal is to come alongside my clients and provide...
Sarah can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, personal care, transportation & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Anybody would be lucky to have Sarah as a caregiver/helper. She’s capable, punctual, smart, flexible, able to fill whatever needs you may have. She’s a lovely person. I highly recommend her!!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Lauren, I am the owner of LBz Special Helperz, a multi-services company offering non-medical home care, cleaning/laundry services, personal shopper assistance, meal prep/catering & home/office organization. I'm an experienced caregiver with 15 years of experience caring for the elderly and disabled. I also have...
Lauren can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
Thania O.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Thania. I've been in the medical field since 2012. I am currently a Medical Assistant. I've worked with patients who have dementia/Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, strokes and mostly elderly patients. Some of my responsibilities in the past have been patient personal hygiene, bathing, feeding, transferring,...
Thania can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"Thania is a hard working individual. She is very attentive and great at what she does."
Vanessa C.
Nicole C.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30-45/hr • 7 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep And Transportation.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Gave loving care for two elderly ladies their last year of life.
Assisted in mental and physical exercise.
Helped in daily tasks that proved difficult due to severe Alzheimer's and Dementia.
Provided transportation to appointments and outings.
Cared for an 85-year-old man. Mostly concentrated on meal prep, light housekeeping...
Nicole can also help with: Errands, companionship, personal care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Nicole took excellent care of my Mom for 6 months. Nicole is hard-working, efficient, and kind. She does whatever needs to be done and more. She is always on time. Nicole is very sweet, loving and cheerful. She is 100% trust worthy. My mom called Nicole her...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a. good listener and making person feel whole and cared for. Good cook especially for clean, healthy food. I'm careful with people who are odor sensitive and keep myself scent free. I'm a good masseuse and can help alleviate pain.
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Mary is kind thoughtful and Very health-conscious. She is clean and always cheerful I can't say enough about her she's wonderful and intelligent and funny and sweet"
Julie K.
RN with 35 years of experience which includes Hospice care, Medical-Surgical, Home Health, Critical Care and Acute Rehab Nursing.
I have worked at local hospitals and hospices.
I can provide respite care and nursing care for Hospice and senior patients. Wound care and medication administration for patients.
Available for up to 8...
Dorrene can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, respite care, meal prep, dementia
Caring for my grandparents for about a year gave me the experience and compassion to work with seniors. I am studying to become an Occupational Therapist and would like working one on one with people.
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, transportation, light cleaning, errands
I am looking to provide my services to those who are elderly and/or disabled. I have experience with working with people who needed help getting around (ie, driving to and from places), taking them to their doctors, and helping them manage their health and medications. My current client with someone who is epileptic and my job...
Marissa B can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
Tiffany K.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30-45/hr • 3 yrs exp
"Compassionate And Experienced Senior Caregiver In Terminal Illness And Chronic Condition Management
Compassionate and Experienced Senior Caregiver
I provide comprehensive care for patients with terminal illnesses, chronic conditions, and complex medical needs. Skilled in daily care routines, administering medications, coordinating medical appointments, and offering emotional support.
Cancer Care: Managed care from diagnosis...
Tiffany can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Hello, my name is Lauren. I am 30 years old!
Currently, I am a Stay At Home Mom to my 6-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter. My son is in school M-F(except for summer). I am looking for work where I can bring my kiddos along as well!
Before being a SAHM I worked at a private school where I was the Administrative Assistant. I...
Lauren can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Aloha. I've been a caregiver many years, now. I got my start when my late husband became ill with terminal cancer, and since, have found I have an affinity for it.
As some examples of my experience, I have worked with a quadriplegic male, a woman both pre- and post-op with double hip replacement surgery, a man that was injured...
Sherri can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Hello my name is Hannah! For most of my life I have always cared for others. I have always connected well with Seniors! My favorite people in my life were my 4 grandparents. I spent a lot of my life caring for my own grandparents as they got older or suffered from early Dementia. I learned a lot from them which opened the doors....
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, transportation, light cleaning
I have experience taking care of seniors as I was helping with my grandmothers as they aged. I also worked at a dementia senior facility in Health Services for a year, aiding the nurse at the beginning of the pandemic. Seniors hod a special place in my heart and have so many stories to tell. Helping your loved one will also help...
Kennedy can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia
I have gone through the medical assisting program at cabrillo college and I recently have worked at sutter walk in care and I have realized it wasnt for me when I found out I have to deal with pediatrics as well, I dont have the heart for that at all.
Jodie can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care
I started caring for seniors when Covid-19 impacted my loved ones' lives. My own grandma was my first care experience as well as becoming my little nephews' nanny. I learned to be responsible for my family first and realized I could help ther people's lives too. Since then, I've excelled in senior care and overall companionship...
Samantha can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have over 15 years experience caring for others. I was born and raised in medicine, giving me the experience and knowledge to assist others with their needs ranging from cooking, bathing/dressing and companionship. I am kind, patient and love helping others.
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Showing 1 - 20 of 69
Recent senior care reviews in Santa Cruz, CA
Leslie C.
5.0
Our family adores Leslie. From the first day we interviewed Leslie we immediately felt a trustworthy connection. My mother at 90 years old needed someone dependable and caring and she immediately enjoyed Leslie's companionship. She provided mom with someone to talk with, laugh with and I knew that I...
- Beto E.
Donna A.
5.0
Donna provided companionship for my 94 year old mother. She keep her busy playing cards, heated up her dinners, did her laundry, and enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel with her. My mother looked forward to having a friend like Donna to share the evenings with her.
- Dianne R.
Lilian B.
5.0
She’s really great with all age of kids she does great activities and is outgoing! She has years of experience she’s a great sitter!
- Care member
Sarah B.
5.0
Anybody would be lucky to have Sarah as a caregiver/helper. She’s capable, punctual, smart, flexible, able to fill whatever needs you may have. She’s a lovely person. I highly recommend her!!
- Care member
Thania O.
5.0
Thania is a hard working individual. She is very attentive and great at what she does.
- Vanessa C.
Additional Senior Care Services
Senior Care Articles
Gifts for caregivers: 16 unique and thoughtful ideas to show your gratitude
August 5th, 2023 Take a second and try to imagine what life would be like without your babysitter, pet sitter, daycare teachers, nanny or tutor, house cleaner, senior caregi... Read more
10 things grandchildren can learn from their grandparents
January 31st, 2020 The relationship between a grandchild and grandparent is a very special one. While grandparents provide unconditional love and often act as an authority fig... Read more
Who pays for respite care? What you need to know
April 2nd, 2021 It can be both emotionally and financially challenging to see a loved one’s health decline with age. You’ll likely have to ask difficult questions like when... Read more
Red flags to look for in older adults: What experts recommend looking out for
August 25th, 2021 While it’s normal for our health, bodies and minds to change over time, it’s important to be vigilant in monitoring our older loved ones for signs that they... Read more
7 practical ways to pay for long-term care
July 31st, 2023 People who plan for their golden years may focus on funding the travel, hobbies and family time they hope will fill their early retirement. Fewer realize th... Read more
FAQs for finding senior care in Santa Cruz, CA
In 2024, how much does senior care cost near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
The average rate for hiring a senior care provider in Santa Cruz, CA on Care.com is $23.17 per hour as of September 2024. This rate will vary depending on the level of care needed (medical/non-medical or overnight care), the provider's certifications, years of experience, and total amount of hours required per day/week.
What types of senior care are available near me in 2024 in Santa Cruz, CA?
You can find a variety of in-home senior care options in Santa Cruz, CA on Care.com. Some of these options include having a companion to support your loved one with daily activities such as getting around the house, helping with meal prep, light housekeeping or even dressing/bathing. You also have the option to find a nursing assistant if medical care is required. There are also caregivers who can provide senior transportation to run errands or drive to doctor appointments. For seniors that require highly monitored care or cannot remain in their own homes, you'll find other options in Santa Cruz such as assisted living facilities or nursing homes.
How can I find senior care near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
Care.com has 69 senior care providers in Santa Cruz, CA. You can filter and sort local senior care providers by distance from Santa Cruz and compare your options by reading about their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other families.
Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA senior care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Senior Care Providers in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 69 listed senior care providers.