Discover TheKey — the most trusted senior home care service in Santa Cruz.
TheKey Santa Cruz | Service Area
499 Calle Principal
Monterey, CA 93940
Monterey
499 Calle Principal
Monterey, CA 93940
Home Care Assistance in Santa Cruz
The shift from living independently to relying on home care assistance can be jarring for elderly relatives in Santa Cruz. Activities that were once routine, such as personal grooming and dressing, now need support — presenting challenges for both the person in need and their caregivers. This is where a trusted senior home care agency can provide invaluable support. With TheKey California, seniors receive compassionate care — allowing them to maintain their independence at home and giving their families peace of mind.
Today, many seniors are choosing to age at home. TheKey helps them age in place safely by offering a wide range of quality care services tailored to their needs. Whether your loved one needs assistance part-time or 24/7, our expert care teams and dedicated caregivers have their back.
Senior Care that Goes Beyond
We have the best caregivers ready to help—so you can live well in the home you love. How do we set ourselves apart? Our staff. Every home care visit is reinforced by years of training and experience, providing over a million hours of quality service to our clients.
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
Receiving care at home promotes familiarity and security. -
Tailored Support
Personalized care plans are customized to meet unique needs and health concerns, both mental and physical. -
Independence
At-home care helps maintain independence by providing help with daily tasks while respecting the need for autonomy. -
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. -
Medication Support
We assist with medication reminders, ensuring adherence to prescribed regimens for better health outcomes. -
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.
With scheduling and performance reviews done by our in-house caregivers and not outside contractors, we free up your schedule, so you can focus on spending quality time with your loved one.
With scheduling and performance reviews done by our in-house caregivers and not outside contractors, we free up your schedule, so you can focus on spending quality time with your loved one.
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 Santa Cruz & Monterey area who chose TheKey for their care.
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The team were very professional without forgetting the human side of care....Thanks to their vigilant care I was able to recover so much faster.
— Cabu C., Monterey, CA -
Daniella and Danielle have been amazing to work with and are looking out for me and my mother. Grateful to have them.
— Christen F., Monterey, CA -
The one-on-one caregivers helping my mother are absolutely invaluable and give her, and me, great support. Very patient, and very caring people.
— William K., Salinas, CA
Partnering with Santa Cruz Senior Care Organizations
Senior care and home care require collaboration and partnership. At TheKey, our reputation and experience allow us to partner with the best. Our partners in the Santa Cruz area include:
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Bridge Home Health
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Case Management Cypress Ridge
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Community Hospital
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ARU Natividad
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Merrill Gardens
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Vista Harden Ranch
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Cypress Ridge Care Center
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Park Lane
TheKey to Aging Well in Santa Cruz
Get expert insights on healthy aging, memory care, and more topics important to you.
Loneliness can have serious consequences for your loved one and may even contribute to their cognitive decline. Here’s what to watch out for—and how to help your older adult get the connection and social interaction they need.
Providing care to a loved one can be challenging and stressful, and it can take an immense toll on your physical and mental well-being. Here’s how to know if you’re at risk of family caregiver burnout and how to overcome it.
How do you know when it’s time to increase your loved one’s care plan to around-the-clock care? When safety becomes an issue—or family caregivers are feeling exhausted and their health is at risk.
Service Areas
TheKey Santa Cruz Service Areas
We provide senior care in Santa Cruz 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.
Help us understand your care needs. Then we’ll set up a free phone consultation so you can get the right support and services to live and age successfully at home.