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Private-Pay Home Care in Santa Clara County

Starting at just $40/Hr

4-hour minimum per visit · 20 hours per week minimum · 5 visits per week minimum. Final rate depends on care needs and is set after an assessment.

Paying for care yourself means you set the schedule, choose the hours, and start when the household is ready. Non-medical help at home in Santa Clara County, arranged around an ordinary week.

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The Area

Around Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County covers San José and the cities of Silicon Valley, from Palo Alto and Los Altos to Saratoga, Los Gatos, Cupertino, and Gilroy. Many families here juggle demanding work schedules with caring for a parent who wants to stay in a long-time home.

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Pricing

Private-Pay Rates in Santa Clara County

Published starting rates and minimums. Each agency's rate is confirmed after a consultation or in-home assessment.

Exceptional Care

Starts at $40 per hour, depending on care needs (caregiving range $40–$50)

  • 4-hour minimum per visit
  • 20 hours per week minimum
  • 5 visits per week minimum
  • Geriatric care management is a separate service at $175/hour. It is not part of the caregiving rate.
  • Free consultation or in-home assessment

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  • A promotion offered by Exceptional Care. Ask the agency to confirm how the offer applies before booking.
  • Caregivers provide non-medical help at home. Nurse and care-manager oversight covers planning and coordination; no medical outcome is promised.
  • Start dates and caregiver availability are confirmed by the agency.

Services

Help You Can Schedule Around Your Week

Non-medical help at home. The questionnaire lets you pick any mix.

  • Companionship

    Conversation, a steady presence, and help keeping the routines that make a day feel like home.

  • Personal Care

    Help with bathing, dressing, and grooming, handled with patience and respect for privacy.

  • Meals & Home

    Meal preparation, light housekeeping, and laundry, scheduled around the hours you choose.

  • Errands & Outings

    Rides to appointments, shopping, and errands, plus a steady arm for walking at home.

An older adult and a caregiver sharing a quiet moment at home

Care in Santa Clara County

Start With the Hours that Make a Difference

Write down which days feel hardest and which tasks take the most out of everyone. Longer, fewer visits often fit visit minimums better than many short ones.

About Exceptional Care

Care planning led by professional nurses and geriatric care managers, with trained and supported caregivers and clear communication with families.

  • Care plans led by professional nurses and geriatric care managers
  • Caregiver training and ongoing support
  • Experience with dementia, mobility challenges, and complex care needs
  • Family communication, advocacy, and help coordinating provider visits

Program Guides

State Medicaid and Family Caregiver Programs

Questions

Common Questions in Santa Clara County

How much will my care cost?

The prices shown are starting rates or typical ranges. Your agency will confirm the final rate after discussing your care needs and schedule.

Is there a minimum number of hours?

Each agency sets its own minimum hours per visit or per week. You'll find those requirements in the pricing section on this page.

What kind of help can I get at home?

Caregivers can help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, meals, companionship, and errands. These services are non-medical and do not include nursing or medical treatment.

How soon can care start?

The agency will confirm a start date after reviewing your needs and caregiver availability.

Ready to Plan Private-Pay Care in Santa Clara County?

It takes a few minutes, and nothing is sent unless you agree at the end.

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