We found Assisting Hands when a California based family member conducted an extensive and thorough…read moresearch of options to provide care for my wife's father. As my father in law is now approaching 102 (next month), the level of care is now essential and "round the clock". With us living on the East Coast and for my wife's father to be able to remain in his own home, having a fully reliable and conscientious service was not only very important but now has become a true requirement. Because of the commitment and dedication of the owner and a number of also extraordinary staff members, we believe that the care provided has most often been truly excellent. Over now more than 2 years, Assisting Hands has earned our Trust and Confidence. When a caregiver was unavailable, Assisting Hands has always been agile and "there" to assure continuous "on site" coverage, without exception. We thank the owner and a large number of caregivers for their fine efforts, often exceeding high expectations, and delivering a level of service that has permitted my father in law to be able to stay in his home, as he very much wanted and currently desires. Should there be any questions that could be addressed by us, kindly contact the owner of Assisting Hands for our Western, New York contact information. It is true for us that a partnership with an organization such as Assisting Hands works best when there is an active family support person(s) in full contact with the service provider. The owner of Assisting Hands has gone well beyond more than both normal and high expectations to personally do everything possible to provide quality, timely, and proactive service. We have been very impressed and appreciative for the excellent overall personal services received. We very much recognize what Assisting Hands has provided for our family. We are grateful to my wife's sister for finding Assisting Hands and initiating its services, and to Nina for her caring approach in running her business. JGU

I love this crew they help me so much with my mom! indeed they are a true blessing! love their…read moreservices! it helps me be sane and not worry so much about my 86 years old mama. I highly recommend them to anyone!

My sincerest gratitude to Lise for her expertise, compassion and professionalism during a difficult…read moretime for me and my family. She was a comforting guiding light as we needed to quickly come up to speed on an area I was basically clueless about. She stayed in contact and provided realistic options. I never once felt like she was motivated by a referral fee as I did with other contacts who reached out and could definitely see that she was placing the needs of my father and my family first and foremost. HIGHLY recommend.

Lise was amazing to work with when I really needed help finding a new home for my mom with the…read moreproper support. Highly recommend reaching out to her!

Susan and her team are absolutely amazing and so very skilled at what they do. I highly recommend…read morethem

Susan was a true gift for my family when my sister and I made the decision to move our mother who…read moreis suffering from Alzheimer's disease from Annapolis, MD, to San Diego, CA. Susan listened to our family story, learning about both who our mother is and what her care needs are. Both of these perspectives were critical to finding the "best fit" community for mom and for us. Susan knows the questions to ask and what she needs to know so she can narrow the search to focus only on communities that are potential matches for the family and individual's care needs. Susan did everything she could with us in advance of visiting communities to make that day easier. She had community info and could answer many of our questions before we even talked to the community's team. And when we met with the community's team, Susan asked questions after my sister and I finished ours to get answers to things we wanted to know and had forgotten. The value of Susan's services for families is exceptional because her fees are paid by the community which a family selects. It's a win-win all the way around and this cost model really benefited our family. We forged a collaborative partnership with Susan to find mom's community without having to worry about what service costs how much. I can't express how grateful and appreciative we are of the time we worked with Susan. In our case, Susan suggested we start with visiting three communities and the first one was a perfect fit for our mom's care and us as a family. Susan even checked in on us after mom moved in and wanted to make sure the community was meeting our expectations (and hers!). Susan did the legwork needed to ensure our mom's comfort and safety, and it lifted so much of the burden my sister and I felt regarding finding a community for mom. Susan receives my HIGHEST recommendation!

We were trying to navigate care for our parents from Los Angeles and felt completely…read moreoverwhelmed--until we found Natalie at Senior Living Services. We were initially hesitant since she's based in San Diego, but that concern disappeared quickly. She was so present, responsive, and involved that it never felt like she was far away. She guided us through everything--from clearing out our parents' home, to evaluating care options, to advising on their real estate. She truly handled the entire transition with compassion and clarity. Most importantly, she found my parents a beautiful community where, for the first time in a long time, I can see my mom truly relax. If you're feeling overwhelmed or trying to manage this from a distance, call Senior Living Services. You don't have to do this alone.

My wife needed memory care and I felt overwhelmed trying to understand the options. Natalie guided…read moreme through the process, explained the different communities, and showed me options that fit my budget and care needs.She made the entire process stress-free and helped me think through the long-term plan for both my wife and myself. I felt relieved and confident making decisions. I also started downsizing my home and moving forward with a clear plan. If you're trying to navigate senior living options and don't know where to start, I highly recommend Natalie. She truly cares and knows this field inside and out.

My son has received care from various ComforCare respite workers over the last year. I have only…read moregood things to say about each worker and the process for getting it set up. The admin team makes it easy to set up the schedule and even handle last minute changes when needed.

ComForCare genuinely values maintaining peace and comfort within their client's lives!…read more The importance of influencing and aiding a happy life for those who may be losing positivity, or those struggling with themselves internally, is never stressed enough. Nothing but good things to share, here at ComForCare!

As our mother's day-to-day needs increased, my family realized that the nursing/rehab facility she…read morewas at was no longer adequate. After touring several board-and-care places, we knew Garden Abode was the best choice. Nothing compared in terms of the level of care and quality. Melissa and the staff at Garden Abode treated her with kindness and respect. She enjoyed a variety of healthy food, a beautiful home and backyard, and personal care and companionship; all of which brought her and us much comfort in the final months of her life. We couldn't recommend Garden Abode more highly.

Garden Abode is a 6 resident facility in a lovely private house in a gated community. It is run by…read morea very professional, kind and compassionate individual with staff who care very much about all the people who come to stay. If there are 6 residents the staff ratio is one to three. This is crucial and pretty much as good as it gets. It's a close as you will find to a home from home. The care given by Melissa and her staff is amazing. The accommodation ranges from shared rooms through single ensuites and a great kitchen, dining room and lounge areas. And the garden is sunny with lots of beautiful plants and a very cool resident tortoise who is very fond of hibiscus flowers. When I initially visited, Melissa sat and talked with me for more than 2 hours. She will listen to what it is your loved one needs and talk through everything and help you with every step of the process, she will tell you exactly what she can and can't do. She has been running Garden Abode for more than 15 years and has a wealth of knowledge about everything you will need to know. She will manage meds, special diets and advise on Hospice when the time comes. She is very flexible on visiting and will accommodate any reasonable requests. The task may seem overwhelming to you but once the initial intake admin is complete Melissa and her staff will be able to provide comprehensive and compassionate care for your loved one. My husband was in their care for seven months. I was unable to keep him home any longer and Melissa and the staff really did provide a home for him. This was not an easy time by any means and Melissa helped our family navigate it with as much grace and dignity as is possible. If you are looking for care for yourself or a loved one in a comfortable and caring environment it may be the best thing you do to just give her a call and talk to her. If you leave a message she will call you back promptly. This part of life is a very difficult one to navigate. The decision to put your loved one into care is, at the very least, heart-wrenching. The facilities available range from massive expensive institutions run by corporations where, if your loved one is on the quiet side and deteriorating they may not receive the care you would hope for (and they are very much institutions regardless of what you may see when you tour) to small Board and Care facilities with a few beds and a dedicated staff, and everything in between. A Board and Care facility may well provide more personalized and superior care than a far more expensive large institution. Some are obviously better than others and you will know the facility that's right when you find it. I looked at many facilities trying to find accommodation for my husband who had dementia and was deteriorating. I came out of every tour of every facility and sat in the car and wept because I felt there was no way I could leave him in any of them.... then I found Garden Abode and Melissa. I can recommend them wholeheartedly. I don't think I could have found better and I thank Melissa, her daughter and the rest of the staff from the bottom of my heart. x

Tony Beven is the person to go if you're not sure how to get your loved one qualified for medi-cal!…read moreHe's very patient, kind and will take plenty of time to answer all of your questions. We were so scared, confused what to do and he guided us in the right direction. Highly, highly recommend him to anyone!! Thanks again Tony, you're a light in scary day for us. Made us smile when we felt like crying.

As caretakers for our Aunt we found ourselves on a very difficult journey. She was bedridden and…read moreplaced in a skilled nursing facility that pressured her into paying monthly. She had no money and they wanted to kick her out. We were frantic and felt great despair because of her low social security income. My neighbor directed us to Financial Security Designs . Mr Tony Bevin- Medi-Cal and VA Benefits Consultant. We hired him immediately after our first consultation seeing the wealth of great knowledge and experience he displayed . He immediately took charge following up with the skilled nursing facility and secured her safety and her room. A huge relief. He mentored us and directed us as to the process . He did the tackling and took the whole responsibility with the case workers on their level. Even after her passing when the case was in jeopardy he said " Its Not Over "! And he fought the governmental medi- cal dept. Nothing was sweeter than to receive his email that the case ended with a win for Aunt Sharon . There is no way unless you do this for a living that one could expediate and understand the lingo and facilitate it the way Mr. Tony Bevin did for us . We will forever be grateful . I believe because of his 30 years experience and knowledge in dealing with cases year after year he allowed us to bury her with respect and dignity in her final months. I would highly advise and urge all families to reach out to Mr Tony Bevin with any and all problems with Medi - cal and VA affairs. Thank you Tony for caring enough to fight our fight . The Simpson's .

Alisha is knowledgeable, experienced, and extremely caring. It was such a pleasure to work with her…read moreat Majestic Care while looking for placement for my grandfather. She helped narrow down our options to perfect choices for my grandfather in a fraction of the time it would have taken me. I loved that she was familiar with the facilities and the owners. It made me so much more confident in my placement choices. Her background as a nurse was extremely valuable as she had such a full understanding of his medical needs and what we may desire in a facility for the future advancement of his condition. Hands down hire Alisha! She's the best in the industry!

Alisha is great to work with. Alisha is a nurse with many years experience in dealing with the…read moreelderly. She takes great care in choosing the right care for your family

I have been working with Liz and her team for the past 4 months and cannot praise them highly…read moreenough. Not only was Liz was our guiding light in finding the right assisted living for my brother and sister-in-law, relocating from Hawaii to Oceanside, she guided us through what would otherwise be an overwhelming task. As I am out of state, Liz has continued to be a regular "assistant" to my brother as he navigates relocation, health issues, a wife with dementia and more. To anyone who is facing this type of transition for a familiy member, the best thing you can do is enlist Liz and her team at Care Excellence Team in Oceanside! They are nothing less than amazing!

Jennifer is absolutely amazing!! They helped our having when we were very lost and needed to place…read moreour family member into memory care. There are so many options out there and care excellence does all the work.. makes things much less stressful of a process. I can't thank you guys enough thank you