In-home care
Beacon Home Care
In-home care in Albany, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 555 PIERCE ST., UNIT CML4 |
| City | Albany |
| State | California |
| ZIP code | 94706 |
| County | ALAMEDA |
| Phone | 510-526-2273 |
| Website | https://beaconhomecare.com/ |
| License number | 014700012 |
| License type | Home Care Organization — licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Licensed since | 6/20/2016 |
| Licensee | BEACON HOME CARE GROUP INC. |
| Care types | in-home care |
| Services offered | non-medical home care (personal care, companionship, homemaker services) by registered home care aides, 24-hour care, live-in care, dementia care, post-hospital care, diabetes assistance, respite care, palliative care assistance, hospice care assistance, surgical recovery care, transportation services, medication reminders, mobility and transfer assistance |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau. |
Beacon Home Care is in 555 PIERCE ST., UNIT CML4, Albany, CA 94706. Phone: 510-526-2273. It holds California Home Care Organization license 014700012 (status LICENSED, first licensed 6/20/2016). Home Care Organizations provide non-medical home care through registered home care aides.
Beacon Home Care in Albany provides non-medical in-home care across Alameda and Contra Costa counties, including 24-hour and live-in care, personal care, companionship, dementia care, and respite care for family caregivers, with no hourly minimums.
More about this provider
| Locally owned, non-medical in-home senior care agency in Albany, CA serving Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Solano County and the greater San Francisco Bay Area since 2009. California licensed Home Care Organization HCO #014700012. Caregivers are W-2 employees, bonded, insured and background-checked; free, no-obligation assessment offered. | |
| Services and programs | Non-medical in-home care including 24-hour care, live-in care, hourly care with no hourly minimums, personal care, companionship, meal preparation, transportation, medication reminders, dementia care, post-hospital care, diabetes assistance, respite care, palliative care and hospice care assistance, surgical recovery care, mobility and transfer assistance, and light housekeeping. Adult Respite is described as relief for primary caregivers. |
| Who it serves | People who are getting older, chronically ill, recovering from surgery, disabled, or anyone with special needs; the FAQ describes services for seniors, adults with disabilities, and those recovering from illness or surgery. |
| Payment types it states | Private pay, long-term care insurance, and Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits are stated as the most common ways families pay. The FAQ states Medicare does not cover non-medical home care and that Beacon is not an IHSS provider. |
| Accreditation | A+ BBB accreditation (agency-stated on its FAQ page); California Licensed HCO #014700012, which matches the roster license number. |
| Visiting and contact details | Albany office: 555 Pierce St., STE CML-4, Albany, CA 94706 (matches roster address). Phones +1 (510) 526-2273 (matches roster phone) and +1 (888) 973-7748. Office hours Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; caregiving services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; after-hours and weekends by phone. |
| Website | https://beaconhomecare.com/in-home-care-albany-location/ |
Who pays for in-home care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Home Care Versus Adult Day: Cost and Coverage Side by Side
- Home Care vs Home Health: What Differs, Who Pays, and How Families Mix Both
In-home care guide · Paying for care
Other in-home care in ALAMEDA County
- Senioravenue — Albany
- Aec Home Care — Alameda
- Affinity Care Group Llc — Alameda
Common questions about Beacon Home Care
Where is Beacon Home Care located?
Beacon Home Care is at 555 PIERCE ST., UNIT CML4, Albany, California 94706.
What care and services does Beacon Home Care offer?
Beacon Home Care offers in-home care, non-medical home care (personal care, companionship, homemaker services) by registered home care aides, 24-hour care, live-in care, dementia care, post-hospital care, diabetes assistance, respite care.
How do I contact Beacon Home Care?
Call Beacon Home Care at 510-526-2273.
How much does home care cost?
The national median cost of a home care aide is $35 an hour (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). At 44 hours a week, that is about $80,080 a year. Costs in California can be higher or lower. See our guide to home care costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for home care?
No. Medicare does not pay for non-medical home care on its own. That is help with bathing, dressing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. Medicare pays for home health care, which is medical care at home ordered by a doctor. Some Medicare Advantage plans add a small home care benefit, but the rules and hours vary by plan.
What is the difference between home care and home health?
Home care is non-medical help at home, like bathing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. You hire home care on your own. Home health is medical care at home. Nurses and therapists give it, and a doctor orders it. Medicare can pay for home health when you meet its rules. It does not pay for home care on its own.
Who else pays for home care besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for home care for people who qualify, often through waiver programs. The VA pays for homemaker and home health aide care for many veterans. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other care is paid out of pocket.