BrightStar Care — San Jose, CA

In California, home care agencies are regulated by the California Department of Social Services. Every agency needs a Home Care Organization (HCO) Registration to operate. Caregivers also have to register with the state's Home Care Aide Registry.

National home care and medical staffing franchise. Provides skilled nursing, personal care, and companion care under a Joint Commission accredited model.

BrightStar Care was founded in 2002. Today the brand has 325+ offices across 40 states.

Each BrightStar Care office is locally owned. That means caregivers, prices, and hours can be different from one office to another. This office hires and trains its own caregivers.

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Most families pay out of pocket. In the San Jose metro avg area, home care usually runs $37–$51 an hour.

Other ways to pay:

• •Medicaid: Medi-Cal may help pay for home care services through the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program.
• •Long-term care insurance: if your loved one bought a policy, it may cover home care. Call the insurance company to check.
• •VA benefits: veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for help through Aid & Attendance.