In-home care
Little Bit Of Help
In-home care in San Rafael, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 136 PARK ST |
| City | San Rafael |
| State | California |
| ZIP code | 94901 |
| County | MARIN |
| Phone | 415-377-2255 |
| Website | https://littlebitofhelp.care/ |
| License number | 214700035 |
| License type | Home Care Organization — licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Licensed since | 12/21/2022 |
| Licensee | LITTLE BIT OF HELP, L.L.C. |
| Care types | in-home care |
| Services offered | non-medical home care (personal care, companionship, homemaker services) by registered home care aides, 24-hour care, Personal care and mobility assistance, Homemaker services, Companion care, Transportation, Medication reminders, Hospice support, Long-term care insurance navigation, Meal preparation and nutrition support |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau. |
Little Bit Of Help is in 136 PARK ST, San Rafael, CA 94901. Phone: 415-377-2255. It holds California Home Care Organization license 214700035 (status LICENSED, first licensed 12/21/2022). Home Care Organizations provide non-medical home care through registered home care aides.
Little Bit of Help describes itself as a small, family-owned boutique home care agency focused on Marin County, offering 24-hour care, personal care and mobility help, homemaker services, companionship, transportation, medication reminders, hospice support, and long-term care insurance navigation for seniors and adults in the North Bay.
More about this provider
| Little Bit of Help is a family-owned, boutique, non-franchise home care company focused on Marin County, providing in-home supportive services that allow seniors and adults to live safely, independently, and comfortably in their own homes, with a team of 35-40 active caregivers and direct access to the owner, a licensed care manager. | |
| Services and programs | 24 Hour Care; Personal Care Assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, fall prevention, safe movement assistance); Home Comforts & Nutrition (light housekeeping, home organization, meal preparation, feeding assistance, nutrition support); Companionship; Transportation; Medication Reminders; Hospice Support; Long-Term Care Insurance Navigation; Personal Care & Mobility; Homemaker Services; Companion Care |
| Who it serves | Seniors and adults in the San Francisco North Bay Area, including Marin and Sonoma Counties |
| Accreditation | Agency states it is included on the Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage preferred home care provider list for Marin County (agency's own claim, as stated on its About page) |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone published on site: (415) 335-9196 - DIFFERS from roster phone 415-377-2255; the roster governs. No street address is published on the pages read; the site states it serves the North Bay Area / Marin County and offers consultations by phone or online. |
| Website | https://littlebitofhelp.care/ |
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 MARIN County
- Acclaim Home Care Inc. — San Rafael
- Alegre Home Care — San Rafael
- Bay Area Senior Home Care — San Rafael
Common questions about Little Bit Of Help
Where is Little Bit Of Help located?
Little Bit Of Help is at 136 PARK ST, San Rafael, California 94901.
What care and services does Little Bit Of Help offer?
Little Bit Of Help offers in-home care, non-medical home care (personal care, companionship, homemaker services) by registered home care aides, 24-hour care, Personal care and mobility assistance, Homemaker services, Companion care, Transportation, Medication reminders.
How do I contact Little Bit Of Help?
Call Little Bit Of Help at 415-377-2255.
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.