I first met Jackie Tucker and Care From the Heart (CFTH) in 2002. Jackie and her team at CFTH…read morenurtured my mom through the last 6 months of my mom's life. Then in early 2024, I needed hip replacement surgery. My wife has dementia, so I hired CFTH to take care of my wife, expecting to be able to come back home after 4 days in a skilled nursing facility. I had major setbacks and spent 2 full months in the hospital. Thankfully, I returned home to a wife that had been extraordinarily well cared for during my unexpected absence. At that point, I also needed a lot of care. It's two years later, and the team from CFTH is still taking excellent care of my wife and me. I am very grateful for Jackie and her team.

Due to a recently diagnosed medical condition I needed to administer two daily shots into my…read moreabdomen or other locations on my body to prevent blood clots in advance of surgical procedures. It proved to be very difficult giving myself these shots. My daughter suggested I find an at-home nursing service that could help give me the shots. Fortunately, I discovered Care From the Heart, and Nurse Jackie. She was available on very short notice to come to my home and help. What a relief. From her first visit she was professional, caring, sympathetic, and efficient. She came everyday to administer my shot, in the arm and leg. She was very good and administered my daily shots almost painlessly. Such a relief. I would recommend Care from the Heart for any in-home nursing needs.

They are really interested in making sure you get quality care. Their healthcare workers are…read moresweet, capable and truly care that they do what you need them to do. Follow up is also very good.

What a wonderful organization. We came to them after being severely disappointed by another…read morecaregiver, Safe at Home. After terminating our relationship with them, we contracted with TbA and what a difference. They provided caring and dedicated caregivers who really reached out to make our 92 year old father feel very comfortable and safe. Both women were very kind, considerate and truly made a bond with him, making the few months he had before he passed as trouble free as possible. Caregivers showed up when scheduled and provided all the services one would expect from a professional organization. Compassionate and caring, I just wish I would have hired them from the beginning. Do yourself a favor and start with them.

I am way overdue sharing my thoughts about De Un Amor in Corralitos…read more Our mother moved into the facility in mid 2019 after stays at some SNF's in the Santa Cruz/Watsonvile area. She was suffering from Parkinson's disease then had some falls resulting in to two incidences of broken hips. Needless to say, a really rough time previous to her arriving at De Un Amor, but once there things smoothed out greatly for her. I really can't say enough about how much we appreciated our mom being in such a pleasant place. The facility itself is bright and inviting; and the outside grounds with an orchard one side and a creek on the other is so very nice. The staff are all very kind, attentive and caring toward the residents and visitors. When I first visited De Un Amor I said to the owner, Trygve, "I want to live here"; to which he laughed and commented, "everyone says that." So in summation I guess the best I can say about the place is that I would be content to have my sunset there.

My mom recently passed while at De Un Amor. She had previously been at another facility in the area…read morewhere it was quite depressing, and it finally closed. We were SO grateful that Mom ended up at De Un Amor. The beautiful, quiet and calm setting and the extraordinary care that the people working there provided to our mom was a blessing to our family. The place was always clean, the workers kind and receptive and the owner was frequently on site. Mom loved to be pushed out to the orchard. She loved listening to the birds and the stream behind the building. If you are looking for a home away from home for your loved one, look no further. Thank you De Un Amor!

Unfortunately my experience with caregiving through Right AT Home has not been good. Caregiver is…read morenot required to arrive on time despite multiple conversations. In addition, Right At Home does not guarantee coverage when caregivers are unable to be at work. Parents receiving caregiving have been left without caregiver support. Most recently caregiver arrived with cold symptoms with no screening by the agency and had to be sent home. Concerns brought to the management of Right at Home were dismissive. I would not recommend using Right At Home.

If my parent needed inhome support, David Bullard's Right at Home team is the first call I'd make…read more In fact, after working with them for years as my 'go to' team for Client needs, I have found this is consistently the only call I need to make. Our elderly loved ones deserve to live the last years of their lives surrounded by those who truly care and support them in very specific ways that leave no doubt about how much they are loved and respected. Right at Home ensures your loved one lives the best quality of life possible surrounded by those who ensure dignity by delivering: - High-Caliber, Client-Centered Experience - Professionalism Supplemented by Ongoing & Up-to-Date Training - Day-to-Day Care that Supports Your Loved One's Unique Needs - Respect, Empathy & Compassion Linda J. Welsh, Gerontologist / Geriatric Care Manager Parenting Your Parent, Owner Specializing in Dementia & Medication Management www.PYParent.com, LJWelsh@PYParent.com

Rachelle, her family, and her caregiving team took good care of my Dad for 8 months in Rachelle's…read moreHome II. Every time I came to visit my Dad I found Rachelle's home to be clean, swept and mopped, my Dad clean, well dressed and in good spirits. His room was always clean and orderly and all of his medication management was in good order. One time I came to pick up my Dad for a medical appointment and it had been pouring rain, the streets were muddy and there was a huge utility truck stuck on the street blocking the path to Rachelles Home. I parked the car on the side of the street to get out and come to get my Dad and here I see coming, in the pouring rain, Rachelle's husband and another caregiver wheeling my Dad over to me at the car holding an umbrella over him shielding him from the rain the whole way. They assisted me in getting him into the car and my Dad and I were off and away to his appointment. It was such an amazing sight and now an indelible memory in my mind. A few months later my Dad suffered from yet another stroke and was brought to the SJ Regional Stroke Center and then to Capitola Skilled Nursing for Rehabilitation. I had already decided that I wanted to bring my Dad home to care for him in his last years of life here on earth so I asked Rachelle if she'd support me in that and indeed she did. She set up a care and health account book for me, told me what to buy for his room and sent out her very own family and caregivers to care for my Dad those first two weeks. I came to Rachelle's Home to pick up my Dad's extremely heavy double size hospital medical bed which was no easy feat, however, Rachels right hand man Dex readily and diligently helped my son and I move it out on a dolly and load it up on the truck. We brought it over to my house and Dex helped us set it up for my Dad. This was such a blessing to me and I was so ever so grateful for his help! Now in regards to the care that my Dad first received from Rachelle's family and caregivers when he came home I have such good memories; Rachelle's son in law to be and administrator came at 6:30am every morning with an amazing attitude opening all the blinds up to let the sunshine in and all the mean while singing merrily while he prepared my Dad for the morning; He had an excellent spirit and I will always remember this. On another occasion, in these first two weeks of coming home from the skilled nursing, my Dad had a terrific case of loose bowels due to transitioning from a common nutritional formula to an organic one and Rachelle's son, whom was caring for my Dad and whose care my Dad appreciated very much, operated out of sheer grace in managing this outflow situation by humorously crying "It's a river! It won't stop!" He called for help at Rachelle's Home and in a short amount of time Rachelle's husband arrived to the rescue with help and aid. Rachelle, her family and her caregivers are humble and compassionate; They have always been there for my Dad and and I will always appreciate everything they have done for us!

Rachelle's is the best!! A caring, well-trained and patient staff who are fully attuned to the…read moreunique need of all residents. Throughout our father's stay, he was cared for in the best and most sensitive manner. The management oversight was continuous over a very happy and self-fulfilled staff. WE were blessed to find Rachelle's team and recommend their services, without reservation. Rachelle is personally involved with each case and has become a cherished friend. They are a high quality, affordable solution and work very hard to keep it that way. Steve & Christine

When my mother-in-law passed away last September, our family made the decision to bring my…read more90-year-old father-in-law, Tom, from the East Coast to live with us in California. We knew it was the right decision, but we also knew it would be a huge life transition--for Tom and for our entire family. One of the very first calls I made after returning home was to Home Instead. From the moment I met with our Care Manager, Luvuonna, I felt something I had been desperately hoping for: peace. Luvuonna welcomed us with such compassion, patience, and grace. She took the time to understand Tom, our family, and the challenges we were facing, and she walked alongside us as we navigated this completely new chapter. I remember leaving that first meeting thinking, "We're going to be okay." Then she introduced us to Kathy. There are people who simply do a job, and then there are people who answer a calling. Kathy is one of those rare people. From day one, she has cared for Tom with genuine love, kindness, dignity, and respect. She doesn't just help with his daily needs or drive him to doctor's appointments--she brings joy to his days. She treats him like family, and over the past year, she has truly become part of ours. Knowing Kathy is with Tom while we're at work gives us something that is priceless: complete peace of mind. We know he is safe. We know he is cared for. We know he is loved. It's hard to put into words what that means to a family caring for an aging parent. Caregiving can be emotionally overwhelming, and inviting someone into your home requires tremendous trust. Kathy has exceeded every expectation we could have imagined. She is dependable, compassionate, honest, and has one of the kindest hearts I've ever known. Although this review is long overdue, my gratitude certainly isn't. As we approach nearly a year of working together, I wanted to take the time to recognize the incredible impact Kathy and the entire Home Instead team have had on our family. To anyone searching for care for a loved one: I know how difficult and emotional that decision is. If you're fortunate enough to work with Home Instead, and especially with Luvuonna the case manager , know that your loved one will be in extraordinary hands. Thank you, Home Instead, for helping our family through one of life's most difficult transitions. Thank you, Luvuonna, for guiding us with such compassion and wisdom from the very beginning. And thank you, Kathy, for loving Tom so well. You have been a blessing to him, to all of us, and we truly believe God brought you into our lives at exactly the right time. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making this season of life not only manageable, but filled with dignity, compassion, and hope. We are forever grateful. With heartfelt gratitude, The Amlicke Family

My primary contact for Home Instead is Matt. He is the best when it comes to finding assistance for…read moremy work. Matt tries his best assign caregivers that are compatible with his clients. A majority of the time the feedback that is given is praise but occasionally there will be an area that could be improved. This is where Matt excels and provides amazing hospitality. He is open to feedback and prompt about finding a solution. Ken is also awesome, he is extremely involved in the Morgan Hill community. Especially when it comes to supporting our elders and finding ways to keep them engaged. It is impressive how much Matt and Ken give back to our seniors in the community. This is a company that I support and would trust in caring for my loved one.

I second all of the positive reviews here. Alan really helped us find the best memory care facility…read morefor my dad. He made a confusing and stressful time infinitely less so and I'm so grateful for his help throughout the process. Highly recommend!

Alan Brauner at Senior Seasons is amazing. Recently my 89-year-old Mom fell and broke her hip…read more During her recuperation we realized that it just wasn't realistic for her to live at home alone anymore, and that we needed to find her an assisted living facility. Not knowing the first thing about these facilities, I reached out to Alan Brauner at Senior Seasons. I can't even begin to explain how helpful he was. He listened to our situation, provided me with insight and contact information on the local facilities, explained what I needed to know, and what to consider when reaching out to these prospective places. His advice was invaluable. He was always there for me, whenever I had questions. He was super responsive, emailing back or calling right away. And through this process my mom kept changing her mind about where she wanted to live (mid-peninsula near her friends, south bay near me), and so our requirements kept changing. Through it all Alan was patient and positive - something I really needed during this stressful time. I seriously have no idea how I would have handled this whole situation without him. I highly recommend Alan and Senior Seasons.

About a year and a half ago Watsonville Residential Care changed hands and is now managed by former…read moreowners of Chanticleer Home in Santa Cruz. It changed its name as well to Montecito Manor. Since then the place kept going up and down in quality of care, and finally took a serious dive. Now it's awful. The help is unqualified, communication between caregivers and administration is non-existent. They claim memory care - they have no clue. They warehouse the more advanced cases. It seems all the actions are aimed at making it convenient for the facility not for the residents. They lose and destroy residents' clothing and belongings. Just awful.

My parents were residents at Valley Heights for the past seven years. I can not say enough good…read morethings about the facility, Don the manager, and the entire Valley Heights staff. The facility was perfect for my family. Independent living in a wonderful apartment at a very safe location. Staff is very responsive to the needs of the residents, and are flexible to change as those needs increases as they age. The base price includes meals, weekly apartment cleaning and laundry service, and transportation around town. It's a family-run facility and the buildng and grounds are kept in great shape, very clean. I was routinely impressed with the variety of daily activities and gatherings for the residents, as well as how fun they made each holiday through decorations and special events. I would especially like to shout out the food service - 3 rotating main course choices for every dinner, with standard items always available like a steak or a hamburger. I ate there many times as a guest to my parents, and was never disappointed with the food. It's so good! Overall, a wonderful facility at the best rate in Santa Cruz County.

This is such a great environment with good people all around. I come here often for dinners and to…read morevisit with friends. Been coming here for years.