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Private-Pay Home Care in Santa Barbara County

Starting at just $36/Hr

4-hour minimum per visit · 12 hours per week minimum · At least 2 visits per week. 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 Barbara County, arranged around an ordinary week.

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The Area

Around Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara County is on the Central Coast, with communities from Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Carpinteria to the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Maria. Travel time and visit length matter when planning care at home.

Friends and Family Home Care serves selected ZIP codes in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties, not entire counties. Its San Diego County coverage is limited to ZIP 92672, which crosses the Orange County boundary. The agency confirms coverage for your exact address.

Tap the map to drop a pin and fill in that ZIP code in the form.Approximate area view of Santa Barbara County. Not an exact boundary. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors; ZIP lookup by OpenStreetMap Nominatim.

Pricing

Private-Pay Rates in Santa Barbara County

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

Friends and Family Home Care

$36–$57 per hour, depending on weekly hours and care needs

  • 4-hour minimum per visit
  • 12 hours per week minimum
  • At least 2 visits per week
  • Language preferences and more demanding care needs may affect the final rate. The agency confirms pricing before care begins.
  • Free consultation or in-home assessment
  • Non-medical care only; skilled nursing is not provided.
  • Ongoing scheduled care only; on-call-only service is not offered.
  • This agency accepts private pay and long-term care insurance, not Medicare, IHSS, or veterans benefits.
  • 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 Barbara 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 Friends and Family Home Care

A locally owned, family-owned agency providing non-medical help at home in selected California ZIP codes.

  • Locally owned and family-owned
  • Consistent caregiver matching
  • Multilingual staff
  • Experience supporting people living with dementia

Program Guides

State Medicaid and Family Caregiver Programs

Questions

Common Questions in Santa Barbara 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 Barbara County?

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

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