In-home care
Comforcare Home Care
In-home care in Castro Valley, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 20585 WISTERIA ST |
| City | Castro Valley |
| State | California |
| ZIP code | 94546 |
| County | ALAMEDA |
| Phone | 510-538-2273 |
| Website | http://comforcare.com/california/alameda.html |
| License number | 014700213 |
| License type | Home Care Organization — licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Licensed since | 9/12/2024 |
| Licensee | HEALTH PATHWAYS INC. |
| Care types | in-home care |
| Services offered | non-medical home care (personal care, companionship, homemaker services) by registered home care aides, 24/7 care, bathing and toileting assistance, dementia care, disability support, family respite care, grooming and hygiene assistance, meal preparation, medication reminders, safety supervision, transitions of care, transportation, veterans programs |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau. |
Comforcare Home Care is in 20585 WISTERIA ST, Castro Valley, CA 94546. Phone: 510-538-2273. It holds California Home Care Organization license 014700213 (status LICENSED, first licensed 9/12/2024). Home Care Organizations provide non-medical home care through registered home care aides.
ComForCare in Castro Valley offers 24/7 in-home care including dementia care, disability support, family respite, and veterans programs for seniors in Alameda County, with personalized care packages and in-home evaluations.
More about this provider
| ComForCare Home Care (East Bay - Castro Valley, CA) serves the senior community of Alameda County with in-home senior assistance including hospital and rehab discharges, companionship, and management of cognitive impairment. The site states the office is designated a Great Place To Work (agency-stated). | |
| Services and programs | Site lists: 24/7 care, bathing & toileting, companionship, dementia care, disability support, family respite, grooming & hygiene, light housekeeping, meal prep, medication reminders, personal care, safety supervision, transitions of care, transportation, and veterans programs. Family respite is listed as a named service. The location also publishes fully covered in-home respite care for families supporting neurodivergent children and adults through regional-center partnership (stated on its disability page). |
| Who it serves | Seniors (the agency describes personalized senior in-home care packages) |
| Visiting and contact details | Office phone (510) 538-2273 (matches the roster phone); fax (510) 538-2233; License: 14700213 (the roster license is 014700213, the same number with a leading zero); 20585 Wisteria Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 (matches the roster address); hours Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 |
| Website | http://comforcare.com/california/alameda.html |
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
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Common questions about Comforcare Home Care
Where is Comforcare Home Care located?
Comforcare Home Care is at 20585 WISTERIA ST, Castro Valley, California 94546.
What care and services does Comforcare Home Care offer?
Comforcare Home Care offers in-home care, non-medical home care (personal care, companionship, homemaker services) by registered home care aides, 24/7 care, bathing and toileting assistance, dementia care, disability support, family respite care, grooming and hygiene assistance.
How do I contact Comforcare Home Care?
Call Comforcare Home Care at 510-538-2273.
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.