In-home care
Essentialcare
In-home care in Santa Clara, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1675 SCOTT BLVD. STE. A |
| City | Santa Clara |
| State | California |
| ZIP code | 95050 |
| County | SANTA CLARA |
| Phone | 408-380-4322 |
| Website | https://www.essentialcareforyou.com/ |
| License number | 434700088 |
| License type | Home Care Organization — licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Licensed since | 11/30/2016 |
| Licensee | CAREWISE IN HOME CARE LLC |
| Care types | in-home care |
| Services offered | non-medical home care (personal care, companionship, homemaker services) by registered home care aides, memory care, respite care, 24-hour care, recovery support, hospice support, veteran care, pediatric home care |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau. |
Essentialcare is in 1675 SCOTT BLVD. STE. A, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Phone: 408-380-4322. It holds California Home Care Organization license 434700088 (status LICENSED, first licensed 11/30/2016). Home Care Organizations provide non-medical home care through registered home care aides.
Essential Care provides in-home care including personal care, companion care, homemaker services, memory care, respite care, 24-hour care, recovery support, hospice support, veteran care, and pediatric home care, with support ranging from short-term assistance to ongoing 24/7 care.
More about this provider
| Essential Care (essentialcareforyou.com) delivers dependable in-home care services in San Jose, CA, helping individuals stay safe, comfortable, and independent, with services from personal and companion care to memory care, respite care, hospice support, veteran care, and pediatric home care. | |
| Services and programs | In-home care services including, as listed on the site homepage: personal care, companion care, homemaker services, memory care, respite care, 24-hour care, recovery support, hospice support, therapy, veteran care, and pediatric home care; flexible home-based care from short-term assistance to ongoing 24/7 support, adapted to individual needs. |
| Who it serves | Seniors receiving home care in San Jose, CA, as stated on the site; the site's service list also includes pediatric home care. |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone published on the site: (408) 368-6918 (differs from the roster phone 408-380-4322 — roster governs). The site presents Essential Care as a home care provider in San Jose, CA. |
| Website | https://www.essentialcareforyou.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 SANTA CLARA County
- All Seasons Caregiving Solutions Inc — Santa Clara
- Ally Home Care — Santa Clara
- Caregivers That Deliver — Santa Clara
Common questions about Essentialcare
Where is Essentialcare located?
Essentialcare is at 1675 SCOTT BLVD. STE. A, Santa Clara, California 95050.
What care and services does Essentialcare offer?
Essentialcare offers in-home care, non-medical home care (personal care, companionship, homemaker services) by registered home care aides, memory care, respite care, 24-hour care, recovery support, hospice support, veteran care.
How do I contact Essentialcare?
Call Essentialcare at 408-380-4322.
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.