In-home care
Karelia Care
In-home care in San Diego, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 16959 BERNARDO CENTER DR #210 |
| City | San Diego |
| State | California |
| ZIP code | 92128 |
| County | SAN DIEGO |
| Phone | 858-832-9007 |
| Website | https://www.kareliacare.com/ |
| karelia.care@gmail.com | |
| License number | 374700395 |
| License type | Home Care Organization — licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Licensed since | 2/13/2025 |
| Licensee | KARELIA HOME HEALTH CARE LLC |
| Care types | in-home care |
| Services offered | non-medical home care (personal care, companionship, homemaker services) by registered home care aides, personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming), light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, dementia support, companionship care |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau. |
Karelia Care is in 16959 BERNARDO CENTER DR #210, San Diego, CA 92128. Phone: 858-832-9007. It holds California Home Care Organization license 374700395 (status LICENSED, first licensed 2/13/2025). Home Care Organizations provide non-medical home care through registered home care aides.
Karelia Care provides non-medical in-home care in San Diego, including personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, dementia support, and companionship. It states it specializes in care for older adults living with dementia, mobility challenges, and chronic conditions, and is founded and operated by a Registered Nurse.
More about this provider
| Karelia Care provides non-medical in-home care in San Diego focused on dignity, independence, and well-being, specializing in care for older adults with dementia, mobility challenges, and chronic conditions. It states it is founded and operated by a Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience. | |
| Services and programs | In-home care (non-medical): personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, daily hygiene); light housekeeping (laundry, tidying, general cleaning); meal preparation; medication reminders; dementia support; companionship care; help with dressing and mobility; feeding assistance; support for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. |
| Who it serves | The elderly, particularly those living with dementia, mobility challenges, and chronic conditions; founded and operated by a Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience in geriatric care, case management, and PACE programs. |
| Visiting and contact details | San Diego, CA 92128; Phone (858) 832-9007 (matches roster); Email karelia.care@gmail.com; Hours Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday On-Call 24/7. |
| Website | https://www.kareliacare.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
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Common questions about Karelia Care
Where is Karelia Care located?
Karelia Care is at 16959 BERNARDO CENTER DR #210, San Diego, California 92128.
What care and services does Karelia Care offer?
Karelia Care offers in-home care, non-medical home care (personal care, companionship, homemaker services) by registered home care aides, personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming), light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, dementia support, companionship care.
How do I contact Karelia Care?
Call Karelia Care at 858-832-9007.
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.