Choosing care is personal. You want your loved one safe, comfortable, and treated with respect—and you need numbers you can plan around. Below is how pricing works in Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and nearby neighborhoods, what affects it, and a simple way to see what your week would cost.

Have questions about costs? Let’s talk through options and sketch a ballpark.

What you’re paying for (in everyday terms)

Home care is one-to-one support at home. It can include safe bathing and dressing, mobility and transfers, toileting and incontinence care, meal prep, medication reminders, light housekeeping, rides to appointments, and companionship. Caregivers are trained, background-checked, and supervised. Routines stay familiar, and your loved one stays close to the people and places they know.

When you compare care settings, ask what’s included now and what becomes an add-on later. Also factor in normal home costs like utilities and maintenance.

Rates and minimums

Here are typical ranges for our area. Your exact rate depends on care needs and schedule.

• 4-hour visits: $35–$48/hr based on the level of support
• Companion care (4 hours, 3–4 days/week): starts around $38/hr
• 12-hour companion day: ~$36/hr for the first 9 hours; overtime applies after hour 9
• Personal care / ADLs (bathing, transfers, feeding, toileting, dressing, ambulation, incontinence): $38–$45/hr, depending on hands-on support
• Short visits (1–2 hours): $50–$70/hr when timing is flexible and a nearby caregiver is available (premium reflects travel/logistics)
• Second person in the same home: add $4–$6/hr depending on needs
• 24-hour care (two 12-hour shifts): $850–$950/day for continuous support

Minimums

• Per visit: We aim for a 4-hour minimum because very short trips are hard to staff reliably. In some cases, a 3–4 hour minimum applies based on your weekly plan.
• Per week: No weekly minimum required.

A note on fit and safety: Sometimes a male caregiver is required for safe transfers due to client size or mobility needs. These shifts usually run 7–12 hours, and the rate reflects that requirement.

Why the price changes

A few practical factors shape cost:

• Hours per week. More weekly hours often lower the hourly rate
• Type of help. Companion support differs from personal or specialized care
• Timing. Evenings, weekends, holidays, and split shifts can change pricing
• Visit length. Short 1–2 hour visits are premium-priced because travel time is similar to longer visits
• Two people in one home. Added support means a modest hourly add-on

If you’re comparing options, it helps to think in hours. Start small. Adjust as life changes.

What a week of care might look like (easy-to-picture examples)

These are illustrations to help map needs to hours. Your plan can be lighter or deeper—whatever fits.

• Morning help most days  
   4 hours, 5 days/week for bathing, dressing, breakfast, medication reminders, and a quick tidy-up.  
   (Mix of personal care and companionship; typically $38–$45/hr.)
• Check-ins and chores  
   4 hours, 3 days/week for meal prep, laundry, safe showers, and friendly company.  
   (Companion-focused; often ~$38/hr.)
• Long day at home  
   A 12-hour companion shift when family works long days.  
   (~$36/hr for the first 9 hours; overtime for hours 10–12.)
• Short, focused support  
   1–2 hours for a safe shower or meds/meal visit when a nearby caregiver is available and timing is flexible.  
   ($50–$70/hr; offered case-by-case.)
• Two people, same address  
   Care for spouses/partners during the same visit.  
   (Add $4–$6/hr, based on needs.)

How we build your estimate (calm and straightforward)

• Listen first. We learn what a “good day” looks like, what’s hard, and what matters most
• Safety and setup. Simple changes (grab bars, rug moves) can lower risk and sometimes reduce hours
• Two schedule options. One lighter and one fuller plan with clear hour counts and inclusions
• Written estimate. A clean, sharable number—no fine-print surprises
• Adjust anytime. If needs change, we update the plan and the estimate

Prefer to talk it through? We’re here to answer questions and sketch options with you.

The relationship matters

Care with us isn’t a transaction—it’s a partnership with your family. We focus on trust, consistency, and steady communication.

• Consistency: We build a small team so you see familiar faces. If someone is out, we introduce the backup when possible
• Respite for family: You don’t have to carry this alone. Use us for a few evenings or weekends so you can rest and come back refreshed
• Starting quickly: When timing is tight, we do our best to begin promptly and stabilize the routine

Areas we serve

Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Balboa Island, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Westminster, Seal Beach, Sunset Beach, Irvine, and nearby neighborhoods (Seacliff, Harbour/Trinidad, Downtown HB, Westcliff, Eastbluff, Mariners’ Mile).

Licensing & quality (a resource for families)

In California, licensed Home Care Organizations are listed in the Department of Social Services registry. You can look up an agency here:  
 https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/Search/HomeCareOrg  
 If an agency isn’t listed, keep looking—licensing protects clients and caregivers.

Quick answers

Is there a per-visit minimum?  
 We aim for 4 hours per visit. Shorter 1–2 hour visits are offered case-by-case at a premium rate.

Do you require a weekly minimum?  
 No weekly minimum. Build the schedule that fits you.

Can you help two people in the same home?  
 Yes. Add $4–$6/hr depending on care needs.

How soon can we start?  
 Often quickly. We’ll discuss timing during your call and do our best to match your urgency.

We’re here when you’re ready. Call Us at 714-559-3778.