Serving Orange County & the Coachella Valley · CA Licensed HCO #304700544
Pricing · Orange County
Published rates. No fine print.
Golden Age Companions® publishes hourly rates by care level so families can plan honestly. After the free assessment we put the weekly figure in writing — before you commit to anything.
Level 1 — Companionship
Conversation, outings, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, medication reminders.
Level 2 — Personal Care
Everything in Level 1, plus bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility assistance.
Level 3 — Advanced & Memory Care
Everything in Level 2, plus dementia and Alzheimer's support, two-person transfers, continence care, and non-medical comfort care alongside hospice.
Most families start in Level 1 or 2 and adjust as needs change. We’ll tell you which level fits after the free assessment — and we’ll put the weekly number in writing before you commit to anything. Overtime and holiday rates follow California law and are spelled out in your service agreement. No assessment fee, no minimum contract, no membership.
Worked examples
What a week actually costs.
Using Level 2 at $38/hour so you can see how weekly totals scale.
Every schedule is different. Ask us for a written weekly estimate after the free assessment.
Ways families pay
Three ways this gets paid for.
- Private pay
- Long-term care insurance (we file the claim)
- VA Aid & Attendance
- Medicare does not cover non-medical home care
If a long-term care policy is in the file cabinet, bring it to the assessment. We read the benefit language, file the claim, and invoice the carrier directly so the policy pays instead of you.
Questions we hear often
The rest of the fine print.
Is there a minimum number of hours?
Most visits are four hours or longer so caregivers can complete meals, personal care, and light housekeeping without rushing. Shorter visits are considered case by case.
How are overtime and holidays handled?
Overtime and holiday premiums follow California law and are spelled out in your service agreement before you commit. We do not publish overtime tiers online because scheduling determines how they apply.
Do you charge for the assessment?
No. The in-home or virtual assessment is free, and there is no minimum contract or membership fee to start.
Does long-term care insurance really cover this?
In most cases, yes. We handle the claim paperwork, coordinate with the carrier, and invoice them directly so the policy pays rather than you.