In-home care
Americare Alameda County
In-home care in Newark, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 6720 GRASSHOPPER AVE. |
| City | Newark |
| State | California |
| ZIP code | 94560 |
| County | ALAMEDA |
| Phone | 408-218-1604 |
| Website | https://americareinfo.com/alameda/ |
| License number | 014700198 |
| License type | Home Care Organization — licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Licensed since | 3/19/2024 |
| Licensee | SAP HOME CARE, LLC |
| Care types | in-home care |
| Services offered | non-medical home care (personal care, companionship, homemaker services) by registered home care aides, hygiene assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting), medication reminders, meal preparation, transportation to medical appointments, light housekeeping, injury and fall prevention, pet care, doctor appointment liaison, reading aid, exercise and recreation support, errands and house cleaning |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau. |
Americare Alameda County is in 6720 GRASSHOPPER AVE., Newark, CA 94560. Phone: 408-218-1604. It holds California Home Care Organization license 014700198 (status LICENSED, first licensed 3/19/2024). Home Care Organizations provide non-medical home care through registered home care aides.
ameriCARE Alameda provides personalized in-home care from its Newark office, including personal care such as hygiene assistance, medication reminders, meal preparation, transportation, and light housekeeping, plus companion and lifestyle assistance for seniors, people recovering from illness or surgery, and people with disabilities.
More about this provider
| ameriCARE Alameda is a family-owned and operated in-home care agency (an ameriCARE franchise location) providing personalized in-home care in the Alameda area from its Newark office, with tailored care plans, caregiver matching, companionship, safety, and supervision. Identity verified: the location page prints this record's exact roster street address, 6720 Grasshopper Ave, Newark, CA 94560. | |
| Services and programs | Personalized in-home care with client-chosen care plans and caregivers. Personal care services stated: hygiene assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting), pet care, medication reminders, injury and fall prevention, meal preparation, transportation, light housekeeping, exercise & recreation, doctor appointment liaison, and reading aid. Companion and lifestyle assistance stated: companionship and social interaction, meal preparation, running errands, transportation, house cleaning services, exercise & recreation, doctor appointment liaison, reading aid, and pet care. The location page also highlights transportation to medical appointments with advocacy and care-instruction tracking, and a free care consultation. |
| Who it serves | Seniors; those recovering from surgery or illness; individuals managing chronic illness or pain; people with disabilities (companion care page) |
| Visiting and contact details | Site-stated address: 6720 Grasshopper Ave, Newark, CA 94560 — matches the roster address exactly. Site-stated phone: (510) 880-0027 — DIFFERS from the roster phone 408-218-1604; the roster governs. Email addresses on the site rendered only in obfuscated form and were not recorded. |
| Website | https://americareinfo.com/alameda/ |
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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- Certified Care Solutions Llc — Newark
- Elz Prestige Home Care Services — Newark
Common questions about Americare Alameda County
Where is Americare Alameda County located?
Americare Alameda County is at 6720 GRASSHOPPER AVE., Newark, California 94560.
What care and services does Americare Alameda County offer?
Americare Alameda County offers in-home care, non-medical home care (personal care, companionship, homemaker services) by registered home care aides, hygiene assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting), medication reminders, meal preparation, transportation to medical appointments, light housekeeping, injury and fall prevention.
How do I contact Americare Alameda County?
Call Americare Alameda County at 408-218-1604.
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.