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TheKey Berkeley/Oakland | Service Area
1600 S Main Street
Suite 320
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
East Bay
1600 S Main Street
Suite 320
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Personalized In-Home Care Services in Berkeley/Oakland
TheKey home care in Berkeley/Oakland provides personalized and compassionate support tailored to your unique needs. Our senior home care services work to unlock safety and stability. First, our senior helpers get to know you and your care needs, then we design a flexible Care Plan just for you. Many seniors prefer to remain in their homes, surrounded by memories and familiar environments. Home care services enable seniors to maintain their independence while receiving assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication reminders, and housekeeping. Individualized care promotes emotional and psychological well-being, keeping seniors connected with their community, family, and friends.
Whether you need care for a few hours a day or around the clock, our best-in-class caregivers are here to help. Our mission is to help people age well in the comfort of home, and our top-rated client satisfaction scores back it up.
Senior Care that Goes Beyond
What sets us apart? Our people. With TheKey, you’ll have a dedicated team of home care experts to build a personalized care plan. Each plan is informed by our years of experience delivering over a million hours of care to seniors.
Our Balanced Care Method™ emphasizes a healthy mind, body, and spirit. This holistic approach focuses on nutrition, mental health, and overall wellness — which enhances quality of life.
The method originated by studying the elders of Okinawa, Japan, where residents routinely live to be over 100 years old, enjoying good health and purpose. Inspired by this, we’ve made it our mission to inspire joy every day.
The method originated by studying the elders of Okinawa, Japan, where residents routinely live to be over 100 years old, enjoying good health and purpose. Inspired by this, we’ve made it our mission to inspire joy every day.
Behind every professional caregiver is our full-time Care Team of experts, providing ongoing guidance to our caregivers — and support to you and your family.
Our caregivers are thoroughly vetted, background checked, and trained to provide personalized, empathetic care — in the comfort of home.
We take the time to select just the right caregiver for your needs. If you’re not satisfied with them for any reason, we’ll select someone else — because we know a personal connection matters.
Our Scientific Advisory Board includes a globally renowned, diverse group of specialists in dementia, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Dedicated to state-of-the-art research and clinical standards, they offer invaluable insights into assessment, treatment, the role of mental health, and more.
Dedicated to state-of-the-art research and clinical standards, they offer invaluable insights into assessment, treatment, the role of mental health, and more.
Get transparent insight into your loved one’s care, and reach a caregiver anytime there’s an issue, 24/7.
Benefits of Home Care
We make it easier to age well — in the comfort of your home. Here’s how.
We make it easier to age well — in the comfort of your home. Here’s how.
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Comfort
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Tailored Support
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Independence
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Consistency
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Enhanced Safety
A safe living environment is key to living well. Our caregivers regularly assess and address potential safety risks at home. -
Peace of Mind
Knowing that we’re providing compassionate care at home provides reassurance and reduces stress all around.
Types of Home Care We Offer
The key to your peace of mind starts here: Learn about our proven, expert home care, from help a few hours a day to 24/7 support — all designed to make aging easier, in the comfort of home.
Home Care Service & Companion Care
Caregivers play a major role in bringing joy and purpose through engaging activities and fostering social connections.
This alleviates feelings of loneliness — which can be detrimental to both physical and mental health — and makes a positive difference in overall quality of life.
From part-time care to 24/7 support, we’ll design a personalized Care Plan.
This alleviates feelings of loneliness — which can be detrimental to both physical and mental health — and makes a positive difference in overall quality of life.
From part-time care to 24/7 support, we’ll design a personalized Care Plan.
In-Home Care & Memory Care
Our in-home care providers are trained to provide extensive, empathetic support for cognitive decline, from mild memory problems to advanced dementia.
We’ll be there to help with medication reminders, grocery shopping and meal prep, transportation and errands, light housekeeping, hobbies and passions, and personal care and hygiene.
And most importantly, we provide cognitive engagement and companionship.
We’ll be there to help with medication reminders, grocery shopping and meal prep, transportation and errands, light housekeeping, hobbies and passions, and personal care and hygiene.
And most importantly, we provide cognitive engagement and companionship.
Specialized Care Services
We have extensive experience supporting specific conditions and unique needs. These may include heart conditions, cancer, Parkinson’s disease, post-stroke care and end-of-life care.
Our goal is to provide comfort, companionship, and safety in a familiar, comfortable environment.
Our goal is to provide comfort, companionship, and safety in a familiar, comfortable environment.
Our dedicated team includes professional caregivers with a wide range of focuses, skills, and credentials.
All our caregivers are employees, so we handle scheduling and payroll for you. That way you have one less thing to worry about and can focus on spending your time in the ways that matter to you.
All our caregivers are employees, so we handle scheduling and payroll for you. That way you have one less thing to worry about and can focus on spending your time in the ways that matter to you.
Navigating the Home Care Discussion
Starting the conversation with a loved one about home care can be challenging. Our checklist will help you approach the topic in an effective, empathetic way.
What’s the best home care?
The best home care is provided by reliable, professional caregivers who are trained and backed by a home care agency that’s insured, providing oversight, care guidance, and back-up caregivers as needed.
How do I find the best caregiver for my loved one?
The best caregiver is an experienced professional who has the training and skills to support your loved one’s care needs.
It’s also important to find a caregiver who’s extremely reliable, —has back-up if necessary, —and is a good fit in terms of personality and shared interests.
It’s also important to find a caregiver who’s extremely reliable, —has back-up if necessary, —and is a good fit in terms of personality and shared interests.
Is home care better than moving to assisted living?
Nine out of ten older adults would prefer to live independently in the home they know and love rather than moving to a facility or assisted living community.
With the right level of support, most people can continue to live safely and comfortably at home even as they age with a progressive illness or condition.
With the right level of support, most people can continue to live safely and comfortably at home even as they age with a progressive illness or condition.
How much does home care cost?
Home care is typically billed by the hour, so the cost depends on the number of care hours per week and can vary slightly by region. Most families pay out-of-pocket for their care or use long-term care insurance.
Is a home care agency better than hiring a private caregiver?
If you value safety, security, and reliability, yes. A quality home care agency is insured and also manages the performance and scheduling of its caregivers, handles billing and payroll, and has back-up caregivers to fill in when needed.
With a private hire caregiver, you’re responsible for setting up payroll and withholding taxes, caregiver vetting and background checks, and purchasing sufficient liability insurance to cover any accidents or injuries in the home.
With a private hire caregiver, you’re responsible for setting up payroll and withholding taxes, caregiver vetting and background checks, and purchasing sufficient liability insurance to cover any accidents or injuries in the home.
In Their Own Words
Read reviews from real people (and their loved ones) in the Berkeley/Oakland area who chose TheKey for their care.
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Great client service.
— David S., Alamo, CA -
My mother’s caregiver is wonderful. She has made a significant impact on my mother’s wellbeing.
— Jean O., Fremont, CA -
The care that my father is receiving is wonderful. It’s a great feeling to know that when you are not at their home he is being taken care of.
— Karen K., Castro Valley, CA -
I’ve had [caregiver] Sandy since 2012 and she’s become almost family to me; she knows my house now better than I do, and she’s terrific.
— Deborah R., Kensington, CA
TheKey to Aging Well in Berkeley
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Service Areas
TheKey Berkeley/Oakland Service Areas
We provide senior care in Berkeley/Oakland and the surrounding areas - with caregivers ready to serve you.
If you don’t see the specific community where you need care, you can still reach out to us.
If you don’t see the specific community where you need care, you can still reach out to us.
Trusted leader and proud member of:
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The Professional Fiduciary Association – East Bay Chapter
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Estate Planning Council of Diablo Valley
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Women’s Philanthropic Circle – John Muir Health
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Professional Advisory Committee for John Muir Health
Let’s explore your care options.
Set up a free phone consultation to find the right support and services to live and age successfully at home. Please email HRServiceCenter@thekey.com for inquiries on caregiver applications.
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