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Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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TheKey is a franchise location of TheKey, a national home care brand. This office is based in Santa Barbara, California and serves the surrounding area.
They are a non-medical personal care agency — not a medical home health agency. Caregivers help with everyday things like bathing, meals, and company. They don't give shots, change wound dressings, or do anything a nurse would do.
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.
TheKey
National in-home care company formed by the merger of Home Care Assistance and Best of Care. Focuses on premium 1:1 non-medical care and balanced-care specialty programs.
Today the brand has 103+ offices across 29 states.
Each TheKey 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.
Home care agencies send trained caregivers to your home. They help your mom, dad, or loved one stay safe and comfortable without moving to a facility. Most caregivers help with:
Most families pay out of pocket. In the Santa Maria metro avg area, home care usually runs $37–$51 an hour.
Other ways to pay:
This overview is based on public records and state licensing info. Rules and program details can change. Always confirm with the California Department of Social Services before you sign up. Last reviewed May 2026.
222 East Carillo St, Ste 209
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
222 East Carillo St, Ste 209
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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