Home Instead — Local services in San Francisco

In needing to hire a caregiver for my mother, I was so lucky that I called Home Instead. We were able to schedule an appointment quickly and Mayra couldn't have been more patient and kind to me through a difficult and emotional time as we set up the process. She suggested that, for my situation, having two individuals share the week would allow for optimal coverage just in case and again, I couldn't have been luckier. Both Barlin and Gabby were wonderful. They both so kindly and respectfully handled my mother and her dementia. At times I know my mom could be a real handful, but, again, luckily for me both Gabby and Barlin, in a short amount of time, got used to her quirks and responded to her needs always with compassion and patience. I never felt apprehensive leaving the house I shared with Mom, because I knew that she was in good, safe hands whether it was Barlin or Gabby that would be there with her. If you're in need of a caregiver for a loved one, and especially when the unexpected happens, you're likely feeling a lot of stress and anxiety like I was. Home Instead responded immediately and made the process as easy as it could be. Having one less thing to worry about made a huge difference. I can't recommend Home Instead SF...

I have a dear neighbor who fell in her kitchen last April. She was down for at least 3-4 days with no help. We found her and quickly sent her to st Francis hospital via ambulance. She had broken her hip, the same side that needs a hip replacement. She had surgery for the broken hip and her dr quickly sent her to the awful nursing home on Divisadero and Pine. Marie was there for a month while I researched better alternatives. We looked into assisted living facilities as well as in home care. Home Instead was hands down the best value for the cost. As it turns out, Marie loves her 24 hour caretakers. They’re present and alert when she needs assistance, the keep her well fed and very clean. Marie hasn’t walked on her own since April, but the Home Instead team encourages her to take steps as often as possible and does massage therapy as needed. We love them! Can not recommend them highly...

Home Instead was professional, thorough, and compassionate. They cared for my 82yo father during the last three months of his life on hospice care. I got to know several of the caregivers personally as we cared for my father together: I especially treasured my father's time with Yvonne, Rihyana, Sebastien, and Kaye. All four of them were outstanding: deeply empathetic, and highly skilled. I also felt very comfortable leaving my father alone with Home Instead, as they were trustworthy, and even kept my father's apartment clean. I had a few concerns along the way, and the Home Instead administrators were responsive, and made all the changes I requested. Thank you for making a difficult time in our family's life a little less difficult and a little more joyful. Home Instead was everything I was hoping for in...