At Visiting Angels, our in-home elder care services have been available for families living throughout the North County region of San Diego County, including San Marcos, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Escondido, Vista, Rancho Bernardo, and more since 2004. Since it can be difficult to figure out what level of care a senior family member or friend may need, we've compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our services. We hope this helps pave the way for you if you are just starting to explore home care options for an aging loved one.

About the Elder Care Services We Provide in San Marcos, CA and Nearby Areas

What home care options does Visiting Angels of North County offer? What areas do they serve? Learn more about how our caregivers help seniors age in place:

What home care services are available at Visiting Angels of North County?

To help seniors in San Marcos and the neighboring areas continue to live independently as they age, Visiting Angels of North County offers a variety of in-home care services. To help people age in place safely and comfortably, these services are essentially separated into two categories: personal care and companion care. In general, we focus on assisting seniors with everyday tasks that have become too difficult to complete on their own due to age-related limitations or symptoms of chronic health issues.

Some specific tasks our caregivers help with include:

• Preparing meals
• Light housekeeping
• Reminding clients to take their medication
• Running errands
• Bathing, grooming, and getting dressed
• Mobility, positioning, and transferring
• Transportation
• And more

Looking for a more tailored approach to elder care services for a loved one? Our Senior Life Care Navigation program offers a variety of choices to suit your needs, including:

• Fall Prevention
• Ready-Set-Go Home
• Dementia Care
• Alzheimer's Care
• End of Life Care
• Social Care
• Palliative Care
• Respite Care

Which communities in North County does Visiting Angels serve?

Visiting Angels of North County provides in-home elder care services for seniors living in:

• San Marcos
• Oceanside
• Rancho Bernardo
• Carlsbad
• Escondido
• Elfin Forest
• Vista

If your senior loved one lives outside the area, our team can direct you to your nearest local Visiting Angels office.

Does Visiting Angels of North County provide elder care services in residential senior living communities?

Yes. Visiting Angels not only visits seniors in their homes, but they also enhance the elder care services that many North County-area assisted living facilities provide. Clients who living in nursing homes, memory care facilities, and similar communities who need more assistance and support to maintain their independence may find this useful.

How Families in San Marcos, CA and Nearby Areas Can Arrange Elder Care Services with Visiting Angels of North County

If you're interested in arranging professional elder care service for a loved one, here's how Visiting Angels of North County can make that process as easy and stress-free as possible for you:

How can I arrange elder care services with Visiting Angels of North County?

For families in North County, starting with our in-home elder care services is easy. Call our San Marcos, CA office at 760-736-9934, and we'll send a care coordinator to your loved one's house to assess their needs. There are zero commitments and no cost associated with the consultation. If everything checks out during the in-home consultation, we'll create a care plan and schedule of caregiver visits for your parent and then find them the perfect caregiver. Your loved one will begin receiving care when you meet and approve the caregiver.

How soon can Visiting Angels of North County begin providing in-home care?

Visiting Angels of North County may begin providing care to a client within 48 hours. On occasion, we are even able to accommodate same-day requests for our in-home elder care services. In the event of an emergency, we will do our best to meet the needs of the families we assist.

I live outside of North County. Can I still be involved in arranging elder care services for my loved one?

Of course! Because of work, family, and other commitments, many adult children and relatives live far away from their elderly loved ones. Visiting Angels of North County recognizes and respects this reality. Thankfully, we streamline our in-home consultations so that even distant relatives may be a part of arranging in-home care for an elderly loved one. The consultations may be conducted over the phone or video conference so that you are kept informed. After we start caring for your loved one, we will be in constant contact with you to update you on their progress.

What payment methods does Visiting Angels of North County accept?

Visiting Angels does not take private health insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid since our services are limited to providing necessary personal in-home care to seniors in North County. In addition to paying out of pocket, many families we work with utilize benefits from long-term care insurance policies as a way to offset the cost of our elder care services.

Can I adjust my loved one's care plan?

Yes. We do ask that you give us at least one week's notice if you need to make modifications to their care plan. In every case, the family, and not the home care agency, should be the ones who choose the care schedule. Rest assured that your loved one's needs will always be our first priority at Visiting Angels of North County. We will spare no effort to ensure your satisfaction with their care plan. We can work with you to adjust the services in your loved one's care plan, the schedule of caregiver visits, which caregiver is working with your loved one, and more.

What if I have more questions?

Contact our San Marcos, CA office by calling 760-736-9934 or filling out our form if you have any further questions about in-home care from Visiting Angels of North County.