In-home care
Senior Alternatives
In-home care in Berkeley, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2530 SAN PABLO AVE, SUITE I |
| City | Berkeley |
| State | California |
| ZIP code | 94702 |
| County | ALAMEDA |
| Phone | 510-482-3379 |
| Website | http://www.bayareaseniorcare.com/ |
| License number | 014700038 |
| License type | Home Care Organization — licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Licensed since | 6/21/2016 |
| Licensee | SENIOR ALTERNATIVES CARE MGT & HOME CARE SERVICES |
| Care types | in-home care |
| Services offered | non-medical home care (personal care, companionship, homemaker services) by registered home care aides, Geriatric care management, In-home assessment and care planning, Medical advocacy, Family caregiver stress support, 24-hour care |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau. |
Senior Alternatives is in 2530 SAN PABLO AVE, SUITE I, Berkeley, CA 94702. Phone: 510-482-3379. It holds California Home Care Organization license 014700038 (status LICENSED, first licensed 6/21/2016). Home Care Organizations provide non-medical home care through registered home care aides.
Senior Alternatives of Berkeley, in business since 1995, pairs experienced caregivers with masters-level geriatric care managers who assess, plan, and monitor each client's care, and its care management can include help managing family caregiver stress.
More about this provider
| Senior Alternatives is an independently owned Berkeley agency providing home care and care management since 1995, combining masters-level social work care managers with experienced caregivers to help seniors stay safely at home in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. | |
| Services and programs | Non-medical home care, from as little as 4 hours per week to around-the-clock support, combined with personalized geriatric care management by masters-level care managers: comprehensive in-home assessment, care planning, information and referral, medical advocacy and follow-up, liaison between health care providers, social service agencies, the client, and family members, and regular monitoring of the care plan; care management recommendations can include managing family caregiver stress; team experience includes dementia, hospice, chronic medical conditions, and disabilities |
| Who it serves | Aging adults across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, including Berkeley, Oakland, and Walnut Creek; the agency also serves younger or middle-aged adults in need of physical assistance |
| Visiting and contact details | 2530 San Pablo Avenue, Suite I, Berkeley, CA 94702; Phone (510) 482-3379 |
| Website | http://www.bayareaseniorcare.com/ |
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
- Fijian Angels Home Care — Berkeley
- Aec Home Care — Alameda
- Affinity Care Group Llc — Alameda
Common questions about Senior Alternatives
Where is Senior Alternatives located?
Senior Alternatives is at 2530 SAN PABLO AVE, SUITE I, Berkeley, California 94702.
What care and services does Senior Alternatives offer?
Senior Alternatives offers in-home care, non-medical home care (personal care, companionship, homemaker services) by registered home care aides, Geriatric care management, In-home assessment and care planning, Medical advocacy, Family caregiver stress support, 24-hour care.
How do I contact Senior Alternatives?
Call Senior Alternatives at 510-482-3379.
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.