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How much does in-home care cost in Los Angeles?
Non-medical home care runs about $38 per hour nationally in 2026. That works out to roughly $1,647 a month for 10 hours a week, $3,293 for 20 hours, and $6,587 for 40 hours. Most families start smaller than they expect: four to eight hours a week is a realistic starting point. Call us for a rate quote for your situation.
Does Medicare pay for in-home care?
Generally, no. Medicare covers skilled, intermittent home health only when three conditions are met: the person is homebound, they need part-time skilled care such as nursing or therapy, and a physician or nurse practitioner certifies it after an in-person visit. Medicare does not pay for ongoing non-medical help with bathing, dressing, meals, housekeeping or companionship.
What other ways can families pay for home care in California?
Most families use a combination rather than one source. In California, IHSS is the largest public program for non-medical help at home, and the Los Angeles County provider wage rose to $19.64 an hour on 1 January 2026. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, worth up to $2,424 a month for a single veteran in 2026. Everything else is long term care insurance or private pay. Apply for Medi-Cal and IHSS early, because it takes time and costs nothing to try.
What is the difference between companion care, personal care and nursing?
Companion care is company, meals, errands, reminders and light housekeeping. Personal care is hands-on help with bathing, dressing, toileting and transfers. Nursing is clinical care delivered by a CNA or LVN. Angela's Tender Hands provides all three, and we are pet-friendly. Many families start with companionship and add personal care later as needs change.