My mom getting the best care. Awesome staff. Very professional and caring. Always making sure…read moremy mom is well cared for

We have been utilizing CLHC for over a year now. Extremely reliable and flexible, and always treat…read moremy Dad with the utmost respect and care. Highly recommend...

From the owner: Christian Love Home Care provides Non-Medical, In-Home Care to the elderly in San Luis Obispo…read moreCounty. Our services include: Personal Care, Companionship, Home Needs, Grocery Shopping, Medication Reminders, Meal Preparation, Transportation, Light Housekeeping.

I appreciate Visiting Angels and all the care they showed my Mom. Being able to keep her home…read morefollowing her fall while suffering from dementia was a huge blessing. I was beyond excited to learn that the office took on all the Long Term Care Insurance processes we needed to set all this up. Experts indeed! I was able to enjoy my final time with my mom instead of juggling the "to do's" of her care.

I've worked as a caregiver for several home care agencies over the years, but Visiting Angels --…read moreand especially Mia -- is truly different. What stands out most to me is that Mia checks in with me every single week. Not just to ask about scheduling, but to genuinely see how I'm doing and how the client is doing. That kind of support is rare in this industry. Even though I know Mia is running the office on her own, she still takes the time to make every caregiver feel seen, heard, and appreciated. She treats us like people -- not just names on a schedule -- and that means a lot in this kind of work. She's the reason I love working with Visiting Angels. She deserves so much more than just a thank you. If you're a caregiver or a family looking for care, I can say without hesitation: you're in good hands with Mia and her team.

I highly recommend Senior Care Authority for anyone seeking compassionate and reliable care for a…read moreloved one. Their team goes above and beyond to provide personalized attention, ensuring that every need is met with kindness and professionalism.

From the owner: Senior Care Authority is your advocate for Elder Care. We offer no-cost placement services and our…read moreSenior Living Specialists will guide you through finding care options based on your loved one's needs. We also offer family coaching, Alzheimer's and Dementia placement services, stay-at-home care plans, and long-distance visitations. We will answer all of your questions and give you the latest information regarding placement. We offer on-site or virtual guided tours of facilities. Contact us when you need help - We're here for you!

Best person to represent your home. Honest, kind and will work hard to sell your home.read more

Lisa is awesome! She was recommended to us by locals and we're so glad we decided to work with her…read more She kept us informed on houses for sale in the Santa Ynez Valley for over a year before we actually looked at any properties in person. She knew exactly what we were looking for and we actually fell in love with one of the properties we toured on our first home shopping visit. Not only did she help us find exactly the house we wanted but she went way beyond that by recommending services in the area and checking on the house for us a couple of times before we were able to move in! She is super responsive and really knows the business.

i think this might be the most pathetic group of individuals with one of the nurses being unfit to…read morework as an RN. I would say go anywhere else Visiting nurses are better.

My wife is a few days from dying (renal failure, organ issues, etc). Assisted Home Health &…read moreHospice is helping with home-based hospice care. There are no adequate words to describe the level and quality of help, compassion and competence shown by these professional angels. I am a skeptic by nature and trade (philos and psych prof at UCSB). I find absolutely no problem saying that Assisted's assistance is a marvel and blessing. It surely is part of what makes our community special. Thanks -- by the boat-load -- for Leslie, Esperanza, Ed and the many other always available professional Care-Givers on staff. What a marvelous way to be helped through a hideous life experience.

You will notice that the company has mostly favorable reviews. But notice also that all of these…read morereviews are from five years ago. Since then, the company has changed names, and I believe changed management. I suspect that the quality of service from this company has greatly deteriorated while the price has inflated. My experience with "TheKey" has not been favorable. In their favor, they did send me a very competent and compassionate caregiver. My wife has dementia and needs a caregiver for several hours a day. So why am I complaining? Mainly about their pricing. About a year ago, we began using their services at a price of $37 per hour. I thought this to be high, especially when I learned that the caregiver was paid about half that. In November, 22, they raised this price to $39 per hour. with a $1 per hour wage going to the caregiver. At the end of March, without notifying me, they jumped the rate to $41.34 per hour, This time, our caregiver informed me that they did not increase her wage at all. Thus over the last 4 months, they have raised their rates by about 11%. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf the overall consumer price index by about 5% over the year ending in March 2023 and the price index for medical services has increased by 1%. Within the last 4 months, this company has increased its prices by 11%. And we can't blame this on labor costs. While they raised their price by more than $4 per hour, it appears they raised the wage rate of the caregiver by a total of $1 per hour. It appears that although the caregiver does all the work, and the company which offers little or nothing in services charges more than twice what it pays the caregiver. On the rare occasions when our caregiver could not come, they were not able to send a substitute, and one time even billed me for the day my caregiver couldn't come. My inquiries about billing were passed on from the local office to some higher authority, who either would not respond or would respond after long delays. Because I was pleased with our caregiver, I was willing to pay a substantial ransom to the company that matched us, but their last price increase without notification was for me the last straw. I have now closed the door on the Key. After this experience, I have learned that there are a number of experienced and competent caregivers in Santa Barbara, who work independently. One can pay these people far more than they would earn from the agency and still save serious money. I suggest that anyone in need of caregiving services look around for an independent caregiver. '

After researching different companies, I found three that provided services in the Santa Barbara…read more(and surrounding) area and interviewed all of them. The company that stood out the most was Home Care Assistance (HCA) based upon their detailed responses to my page-long questions, ability to provide a customized care plan for my parent and provided outstanding services for a reasonable price. It's been close to a year that I hired Home Care Assistance (HCA) to provide 24x7 care for my parent. I've been extremely happy with the Caregivers, and more importantly, my parent still has the same staff for the entire time! To be honest, I thought this industry has high turn-over. I think it has more to do with the corporate structure in staff retention than any other variable. Other positive things I have experienced, HCA management is always more than willing to work with you to 'tweak' your client care plan based upon current realities. Specifically, Shari Asmann (former Care Manager, now their Operations Manager) ensured that her staff communicated potential risks and issues that my parent experienced without hesitation. In consultation with Ms. Asmann, we devised a communication strategy between her, the Caregivers and my brother and I. If something happened, it was quickly communicated to the family. As a result of this positive communication, I was able to quickly address minor issues before they became a real problem due to the strong relationship between HCA and the family, Caregiver commitment and their professionalism. Ms. Asmann also allowed me to actively participate in the interview process for my parent's Caregiver position. She did the initial 'vetting' and let me ask a number of poignant questions. Through good times and bad, I could be assured that HCA would respond proactively and meet my family needs without hesitation. I can literally say that HCA has been there with my parent through fire, floods, family legal challenges, my parent's health problems and so much more. Of all the problems I have dealt with in the past year, Home Care Assistance is the one constant I can count on and didn't need to resolve. I'm sure there are many managers like Ms. Asmann that work for HCA and have the knowledge and experience that can provide assurance to you that you're hiring the right company. My recommendation to you is at the very least contact Home Care Assistance for an interview and you'll see exactly why I hold them is such high esteem. If you do thorough research and interview companies like I did, I'm willing to bet Home Care Assistance will rise to the top. It's stressful enough to need to hire 24x7 care for a loved one. I cannot emphasize enough that hiring the right company can help at least alleviate some of that stress. Give them a call, it's really worth it!

As a Senior Mover Manager I have had many occasions to work with Peggy, Katarina and Kathy- the…read moreTeam at Senior Living Consultants. In addition, most recently, on a personal note with a close family member who was in need. The team at Senior Living Consultants takes each clients' situation individually and helps guide them and their family through the chaos and fragmented information and advice available with senior living options in Santa Barbara. They hold each clients' hand with empathy, knowlege and care. Providing an invaluable service at a stressful time. Just in time and just right! Thank you SLC! This at no cost to the client.

Cathy Murillo helped me find placement for my 95 year old father. I needed to urgently find…read moreassisted living for him in the Goleta area and within 24 hours from calling and speaking with Cathy, she emailed me 4 choices. I immediately checked out Westmont and moved him in there 2 weeks ago. Senior Living Consultants saved me so much time and research, and Cathy saved me days of trying to find places. WOW! What great service and there is no fee associated with working with them. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Pacifica Senior living Santa Barbara Memory Care has been using some of their care aides for a…read morespecial client of ours and we are so happy with the results. Their communication, professionalism is top notch both for our community and for the family. They are well trained to handle the special needs of our dementia care residents. I highly recommend them. Sandra Rodezno Community Relations Director Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara

From the owner: Help Unlimited has provided high-quality care to its clients for almost 40 years in Santa Barbara…read moreand Ventura counties. It understands the need for compassionate, professional and comprehensive care in the homes of its clients ? care that is cost-effective and promotes safety and quality of life. Help Unlimited has a team of experienced, caring and committed home care aides (home health aides, certified nursing assistants and personal attendants). Help Unlimited is a family-owned private pay home care agency providing short respite care or long term 24-hour assistance. Help Unlimited HomeCare is a state-licensed, Medicare-certified home health agency providing nursing care, physical, occupational and speech therapists, as well as social workers. Help Unlimited, along with Help Unlimited HomeCare, provides seamless and comprehensive care across the home care and home health continuum.

Pros: Great people. Excellent facility. Surprisingly good food…read more Cons: None The twilight of life is often not an easy time. In late April 2018, my wife and I moved from Silicon Valley which we called home for more than 35 years to Nipomo, about 210 miles to the south. My mother relocated from Pennsylvania to San Jose in February 2015 and took up residence in a nice retirement facility (part of the Brookdale group). When we moved, there was little choice for her but to go with us. The Central Coast of California between San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria is a remarkably happy place. The weather is tough to beat. Vineyards cover many of the hills. The Pacific Ocean is never far away. People seem to be content...whether fellow shoppers in the stores, neighbors or drivers(!). Still, finding the appropriate place for an aging parent is not a simple job. If moving is one of life's toughest jobs for a person in good health and sound mind, it's a treacherous task for a 90 year old with many ailments, both real and imagined. A few minutes after arriving at Merrill Gardens, my wife and I turned to each other and said "this is it". My mother moved there 3 weeks after we settled into our new home. Any transition is hard, especially for an elderly person who established a life in one city and didn't really want to try it again in another. She only lived 5 weeks in Merrill Gardens before succumbing to a variety of medical issues, but the staff and people in that residence made our lives as sweet as possible, both before and after her passing. - Location: Convenient. Merrill Gardens is in the northern part of Santa Maria, about 3 minutes east of Highway 101 off the Donovan Road exit. - Exterior: Very attractive. There are 2 large 3 story buildings...one built in the early 2000s and the other around 2010 (I believe)...plus a circle of cottages to the north and east. Attention has obviously been given to the landscaping which gives the complex a residential appeal. You might say it's the nicest part of the neighborhood. - Interior (of the newer building where my mother lived): Bright and cheerful. The receptionist and concierge are just inside the entrance with a "great room" to the left. It's warm, colorful and cozy. The initial feeling you get is "they take care of things at this place". The dining room remains open from early morning to late evening since Merrill Gardens has a policy of "anytime dining". It's large and airy with tables spaced far enough apart to permit privacy yet allow conversation among friends. The hallways are more spacious and inviting than at similar facilities. There are several rooms for meetings and movies, the largest library I've seen in such places and a very active pool table nearby. - Apartments: Generous. My mother had a one bedroom unit on the 2nd floor with about 600 square feet plus a balcony of 100 square feet. When she arrived, there had only been one occupant since the facility opened. It was cleaned and painted with a bigger kitchen than she had in San Jose...including a large refrigerator, microwave and stove. Maybe not all the amenities of a real home (such as a lack of good storage), but not too shabby either. - Dining: Really good. My mother was a picky eater, but definitely enjoyed her meals at Merrill Gardens. While we were sometimes dragged to dinner in San Jose, we went willingly here. The food was tasty and the servers friendly and patient. - Senior Staff: The best. We can't say enough good things about the Chief Executive, Audie Sherberg and Community Managers Kim Adams and Gary Gross, but I'll try. Kind, accommodating, informative and willing to listen to a family's tales of woe. It was like having friends on the inside. The receptionists were always helpful, especially Barbara during the week. - Caretakers and Other Staff: More of the best. Kind, supportive and patient. They're not the most highly paid, but their jobs are tough. - Other Residents: Very friendly. It's as if the happy atmosphere of the Central Coast extended to the residents. Older age did not deter these people from smiling. - Cost: Reasonable. We paid $3,250/month for the one bedroom apartment which was roughly the same as in San Jose, but for a nicer facility. However, it can get expensive if you need ancillary services, including management of medicines and specialized care. NOTE: The initial "community fee" of $4,000 covers the facility's move-in costs. If your family member leaves within the first 4 months, you'll get a pro-rated amount back. Mr. Sherberg was very helpful in getting us the largest possible refund. - Value: Excellent. The best money spent in quite a while. I hesitated writing this review for a few months after my mother's death because I wanted to make sure the long process ended as well as it began. It did. There are no "ifs, ands or buts" to the 5 stars awarded to Merrill Gardens in Santa Maria.

Beautiful facility, kind and friendly people, and nice staff. Can't ask for more unless a…read moregood-looking young man comes with the deal.