Familiar Surroundings Home Care

"Our Personal Attendants are our employees -That means they are screened, bonded, and insured. As their employer, we pay all the payroll taxes and worker’s compensation. You don’t have to worry about the quality of the Personal Attendant or about the liability of having someone in your home – we take that responsibility. We would be more than happy to discuss our Personal Attendants with you as well as the services they provide. We carefully screen and check references on all our prospective Personal Attendants and conduct a thorough personal background check, including the applicant’s driving record via the DMV. Potential Personal Attendants are also subjected to standardized testing to ensure basic comprehension of providing care, TB screening and an initial 5-hr orientation with ongoing monthly in service trainings. Contact Us Today! (650) 353-9777"

Yes. We want you to feel comfortable with the choice you make for yourself or your loved one. Our dedicated staff will help you find the Personal Attendant that is right for you. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied, our staff will make it a priority to find one that fits your needs. Contact Us Today! (650) 353-9777

We have trained Personal Attendants that are available to relieve when needed and are able to fill in for your Personal Attendant. Contact Us Today! (650) 353-9777

Generally, we can fill a position within 4 hours. Contact Us Today! Contact Us Today! (650) 353-9777

Yes, care is available in Assisted Living Communities, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and in hospitals. Contact Us Today! (650) 353-9777

Our in-home care costs are based on an hourly rate for all services and determined on your Needs Assessment. In comparison, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Homes typically have you pay one flat rate for your board and additional fees for services. Contact Us Today! (650) 353-9777

Medicare and Medical do not cover non-medical home care services. Many long term health insurance polices do include coverage of services. Please check with your individual insurance company for explanation of benefits. We can bill your long term care insurance company and follow up to make sure you are reimbursed. Contact Us Today! (650) 353-9777

"Costs for services are based on an individual Needs Assessment and level of care. We offer three levels of care: Level I - Personal Attendants are trained to provide assistance with mobility, companionship, reading of mail, meal preparation, light house cleaning, linen changes, laundry, ironing, pet care, transportation with escort and physical exercises . Level II - Personal Attendants are trained to provide all of Level I services and are qualified to assist with bathing, grooming, personal hygiene, incontinence care. They can help you get dressed and remind you to take medications. Level III - Personal Attendants are trained to provide all of the services listed in Levels I and II and are qualified to help you transfer from bed to wheel chair or to the car and can assist with other special equipment you may have in your home. Additional specialized training includes: Hospice, Dementia, and Parkinson’s. Contact Us Today! (650) 353-9777"

Individuals who need assistance with their activities of daily living would benefit from In-home care. Contact Us Today! (650) 353-9777

We are family owned and operated focusing our attention on quality of care. Our services are available throughout Santa Clara, San Mateo, Contra Costa & Santa Cruz Counties. Contact Us Today! (650) 353-9777