Care Hours Estimator
Answer a few questions about your loved one's needs to get a rough estimate of how many hours of care they may require each day.
Mobility
How is your loved one's mobility?
Memory & Cognition
How is their memory and cognition?
Fall Risk
What is their fall risk level?
Supervision Needs
How much supervision do they need?
Personal Care (ADLs)
How much help do they need with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting?
The agency we point families to
We keep this site independent, and we do not sell placement. When families ask us who to call first, we point them to SYNERGY HomeCare because it meets every item on the checklist below for non-medical in-home care. You are free to interview several agencies, and the questions further down this page work for any of them.
- Licensed as a Home Care Organization with the California Department of Social Services
- Caregivers are employees, background-checked through the state Home Care Aide Registry, bonded and insured
- Written care plan with a local care manager who visits the home
- Flexible schedules from a few hours a week through 24-hour and live-in care
- Experience with dementia, Parkinson's, post-surgery recovery and hospice support
Disclaimer: This estimator is for educational and planning purposes only. Actual care needs vary - consult a qualified care professional for a formal assessment.