Visiting Angels has put together answers to some of the most commonly asked questions we've received about in-home care services for seniors in San Diego, Coronado, and surrounding areas in California. If this is your first time looking into care options for an elderly loved one, we hope this provides you with some guidance.

Questions About Our In-Home Care Services for Seniors in San Diego

Below is some information regarding our in-home care services for seniors and where our services are available.

Q. What kind of in-home care services for seniors does Visiting Angels provide in San Diego?

Visiting Angels San Diego provides a range of in-home care services for seniors developed to support independent living at home. They are roughly divided into personal care and companion care services, which complement each other and allow for safe and comfortable aging in place.

Your loved one’s care plan can include services like:

• Meal preparation
• Medication reminders
• Light housekeeping and laundry
• Hygiene and grooming
• Incontinence care
• Mobility and ambulation assistance
• Running errands
• Transportation
• And others

Q: Does Visiting Angels provide more specialized care for seniors?

Yes, we do! If you're interested in a more specialized approach to care for your loved one, take a look at the services available under our Senior Life Care Navigation program:

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

Q: What does the term "aging in place" mean?

Aging in place simply means aging at home or in the home of a family member. Sometimes, the term can mean the ability to stay in an assisted living facility as well.

Q: Do you provide senior care in assisted living facilities?

Yes! In addition to providing in-home care services for seniors, Visiting Angels also offers supplemental senior care in assisted living facilities in the San Diego area. This can be helpful for clients who need extra care or attention to remain independent.

Q: What parts of San Diego do you serve?

Visiting Angels provides in-home care services for seniors in the following regions of San Diego:

• Uptown San Diego
• Downtown San Diego
• San Diego Peninsula

We also provide care for seniors living in Coronado.

How Families in San Diego Can Arrange In-Home Care Services for Seniors

Ready to get started with Visiting Angels San Diego? Read below to learn how you can set up care for your loved one.

Q: How do I get started with in-home care services for seniors from Visiting Angels San Diego?

Getting started with our in-home care services for seniors is simple. When you reach out to our San Diego office at 619-488-6265, we will arrange for a care coordinator to visit your home and perform a detailed care consultation. The consultation is free of charge and comes with no obligations. During the assessment, we will develop a plan and schedule of care for your parent and if approved, we will proceed to match them with the right caregiver. After you meet and approve the care provider, they will start caring for your loved one.

Q: I live outside of the San Diego area; how can I be involved in arranging my loved one's care?

At Visiting Angels San Diego, we understand that many adult children and family members live at great distances from senior loved ones due to their careers, families, and other factors. Fortunately, we make it simple for long-distance family members to participate in the care planning process. We can keep you in the loop during consultations over the phone or through video conferencing. Once we begin care, our team will keep in touch with you on a regular basis regarding your loved one's well-being.

Q: How quickly can in-home care services for seniors be provided/started?

At Visiting Angels San Diego, we can start caring for a client in as little as 48 hours. Our in-home care services for seniors can sometimes even be provided on the very same day care is requested. We understand that emergency situations happen and we do whatever we can to accommodate the requests of the families we serve.

Q: How can families pay for in-home care services for seniors from Visiting Angels San Diego?

Because Visiting Angels strictly provides essential personal in-home care services for seniors in San Diego, we are unable to accept private health insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid as payment options. However, we do accept the following methods to pay for our services:

• Out of pocket
• Long-term care insurance
• Veterans benefits

Q: Can I change the schedule if I have appointments to keep?

Yes, you can make changes to the schedule, but please bear in mind that you must provide us with at least one week’s notice. The schedule of care should always work for the family, not the care agency. With us, your needs always come first, so you can rest assured that we will go out of our way to make sure you are happy with the schedule.