Compassionate In-Home Care for San Marino's Longtime Residents

Dependable, personalized in-home care for families throughout San Marino and the Foothills / San Gabriel Valley / East Valley. Our screened, professionally trained caregivers bring non-medical support right to your parent's door, so they can stay safe, independent, and comfortable in the quiet residential home they love, close to Lacy Park and the neighborhoods along Huntington Drive.

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True Amore caregiver assisting a senior at home in San Marino, CA
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About San Marino

A Quiet Foothill City With Deep Community Roots

San Marino is its own city in Los Angeles County, tucked against the foothills alongside Pasadena and known for its quiet, established residential streets. Many families here have lived in the same home for decades, and it's common to see multiple generations of one family settled nearby, each with different needs when it comes to aging well and staying independent at home.

Did you know? San Marino is home to Lacy Park, the Crowell Public Library, and the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, along with historic sites like the Old Mill, all reflecting a community that values green space and a strong sense of place.

As a home care agency in San Marino, we know that daily life here often means a short drive along Huntington Drive or Sierra Madre Boulevard to reach a doctor's appointment or visit family close by, and that not every senior has the same mobility, support system, or financial situation. San Marino sits close to the established healthcare resources in neighboring Pasadena, including Huntington Hospital, along with community resources through the San Marino Recreation Department and the local senior community. That proximity is a real advantage, but it doesn't replace the everyday, non-medical home care San Marino families need between appointments, which is exactly where our caregivers step in.

Whether your parent lives in a quiet home near Lacy Park, a longtime residence off San Gabriel Boulevard, or a street closer to Mission Street, our caregivers build a plan around their specific routine, not a one-size-fits-all package. Senior home care in San Marino, from our team, is about helping your loved one stay safely connected to the neighborhood, healthcare providers, and family they already know. Learn more About Us, or Contact Us to get started.

Services

In-Home Care Services for San Marino Families

True Amore is a home care agency in San Marino offering flexible, non-medical home care that adapts to your family's exact needs and schedule, whether that means a few hours of companionship each week or full-time in-home senior care in San Marino.

Personal Care

True Amore's personal care in San Marino focuses on the daily tasks that can become difficult with age, always delivered with dignity and patience. Our caregivers assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility, along with meal preparation and light housekeeping so the home stays safe and comfortable. This kind of hands-on, non-medical home care San Marino families rely on benefits seniors managing arthritis, reduced strength, or balance concerns, giving families confidence that daily needs are covered without giving up independence. As a home care agency in San Marino, we match each client with a caregiver suited to their personality and care level, not just a diagnosis. Whether your parent lives in a quiet home near Lacy Park or a longtime residence off San Gabriel Boulevard, we coordinate closely with their existing physicians, including providers connected to Huntington Hospital in nearby Pasadena, and adjust the plan as needs change.

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Companion Care

Companion care in San Marino is built around connection, not just supervision, and it's a natural fit for seniors who are largely independent but shouldn't be left entirely on their own. Isolation is a real risk for seniors living alone, even on San Marino's quiet, tree-lined streets, especially when adult children live in another part of the San Gabriel Valley or beyond, so our companion caregivers are there to share meals, play cards, or simply talk through the day. Some clients enjoy a gentle stroll through Lacy Park, an afternoon at the Crowell Public Library, or a visit to the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, while others prefer quiet company at home, and both are equally valid. This senior home care San Marino service also includes light housekeeping, meal prep, transportation to appointments, and gentle reminders to stay on top of medications and hydration, and it works well alone or alongside more hands-on personal care as needs increase over time.

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Dementia Care

Caring for a loved one with dementia takes patience, consistency, and specialized training, and that's exactly what our dementia care in San Marino provides. Our caregivers use memory care techniques that reduce agitation, support wandering prevention, and create calm, predictable routines that ease confusion, an important consideration in a quiet residential city where familiar streets and routines matter. Every stage of the disease brings different challenges, so our memory care at home San Marino plans adjust as your parent's condition changes over time. Beyond hands-on support, caregivers provide meaningful engagement through music, familiar routines, and gentle conversation, helping ease the anxiety that often comes with confusion. Families throughout San Marino and neighboring Pasadena trust True Amore's dementia care because we combine clinical awareness with genuine patience, always adjusting the plan as the family's needs evolve, and we also offer dedicated Alzheimer's care for families further along this journey.

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Alzheimer's Care

While often grouped with dementia care, Alzheimer's disease has its own progression, and our Alzheimer's care in San Marino is built around structured routines, patient communication, and caregivers your loved one comes to know well rather than a rotating cast of strangers. That consistency matters as confusion increases, whether your parent is still enjoying quiet mornings near Lacy Park or needs closer supervision to help prevent wandering near busier streets like Huntington Drive or San Gabriel Boulevard. Caregivers are trained to reduce agitation through calm redirection, familiar activities, and gentle reassurance, while also supporting nutrition, hygiene, and safe mobility throughout the day. We also help families plan ahead for how care needs may change over time, and we offer respite care so the people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's have room to rest and recharge as well.

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Respite Care

Caring for a parent or spouse full-time is rewarding, but it's also exhausting, and family caregivers throughout San Marino need real breaks to avoid burnout. Our respite care in San Marino gives family caregivers the chance to run errands, attend to their own health, or simply rest, while a trained True Amore caregiver steps in to handle personal care, companionship, meal preparation, and supervision. Respite care can be scheduled for a few hours, a full day, or longer stretches, including overnight or multi-day coverage if a family caregiver needs to travel. It's also a low-pressure way for families new to home care to see how a caregiver fits with their loved one before committing to an ongoing schedule. Whether your parent lives in a quiet home near Lacy Park or closer to the Pasadena border, respite care lets you step away with confidence, knowing your loved one is in caring, capable hands.

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Live In Care

For families whose parent needs consistent, around-the-clock support, live-in care in San Marino offers a familiar caregiver who resides in the home and provides continuity that hourly visits can't match. A live-in caregiver learns your parent's habits, preferences, and health needs intimately, which builds trust and makes daily routines feel calmer. This private home care San Marino option is especially valuable for seniors managing Parkinson's, recovering from a stroke, or living with advanced dementia, where consistency directly affects safety and comfort. Live-in caregivers handle personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and mobility assistance, while also providing companionship throughout the day. Families throughout San Marino's quiet residential neighborhoods, from streets near Lacy Park to homes closer to Huntington Drive, appreciate having one steady caregiver rather than coordinating multiple shift caregivers each week.

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Overnight Care

Nighttime hours bring real risk for seniors prone to falls, confusion, or wandering, which is why overnight care in San Marino is one of our most requested services. Our overnight caregivers provide hands-on assistance with bathroom trips, repositioning, medication reminders, and mobility assistance, helping prevent the kind of nighttime falls that could otherwise lead to a trip to Huntington Hospital in nearby Pasadena. For clients managing dementia or Alzheimer's, a caregiver's presence overnight also reduces the anxiety that can come with darkness and unfamiliar surroundings. This in-home senior care San Marino service gives family caregivers, often exhausted from around-the-clock worry, the ability to actually sleep through the night knowing their parent isn't alone. Shifts can be scheduled a few nights a week or every night, and combined with daytime personal or companion care for more complete coverage.

24 Hour Home Care

When a parent's needs go beyond what a single caregiver or a few scheduled visits can safely cover, 24-hour home care in San Marino provides continuous, comprehensive support through a rotating team of caregivers who communicate closely with one another between shifts. This works well for seniors managing advanced dementia, recovering from a serious illness, or living with complex daily needs that require someone present around the clock. As a full-service home care agency in San Marino, we coordinate schedules so your parent always has a familiar face nearby, never feeling like they're being handed off to strangers. Our home care services San Marino families depend on for 24-hour coverage include personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, mobility assistance, and light housekeeping, all delivered continuously. Many families combine 24-hour care with our post-hospital home care support following a discharge from Huntington Hospital or another area facility, building a long-term plan for aging in place at home.

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Post-Hospital / Hospital-to-Home Care

Returning home after a hospital stay, surgery, or a stint in rehab is a vulnerable time, and many falls or hospital readmissions happen in the days and weeks that follow, not during the hospitalization itself. Our post-hospital home care in San Marino is designed to bridge that gap, whether your parent is discharged from Huntington Hospital in nearby Pasadena or another area facility. Caregivers assist with mobility and safe transfers, medication reminders, light meal preparation, and the everyday tasks that can feel overwhelming during recovery, all while keeping a close eye out for signs that something isn't right. This hospital-to-home support can be short-term, covering just the first few critical weeks of recovery, or extend longer if ongoing needs are identified. We coordinate with family caregivers and, where appropriate, existing home health or physical therapy providers, so your parent's transition back to their San Marino home is as safe and steady as possible.

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Why Choose True Amore

The True Amore Difference in San Marino

Local familiarity

We understand San Marino's quiet residential streets and what families here need from a home care agency.

Personalized care plans

No two care plans look the same. We build ours around your parent's habits, health, and personality.

Licensed and insured

A California Licensed Home Care Organization, HCO #194701217, fully insured and background-screened.

Available 24/7

Real people, real answers, any time you call, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Flexible scheduling

A few hours of respite a week or full-time live-in support, care adjusts as your parent's needs change.

A trusted partnership

We show up consistently and communicate clearly, so trust builds naturally over time.

Our Expertise

Common Senior Care Needs We Support in San Marino

Every family's situation is different, but these are some of the most common needs we help San Marino families navigate every day.

Dementia & Alzheimer's Care

From early memory lapses to more advanced stages, our caregivers use structured routines and calm redirection to reduce confusion and anxiety.

Fall Prevention

We assess home layouts for hazards and provide steady, hands-on assistance with transfers and walking, whether at home or on a level path at Lacy Park.

Stroke Recovery

Our caregivers support stroke recovery with consistent mobility assistance, encouragement during rehab exercises, and attentive monitoring.

Parkinson's Support

Parkinson's symptoms can change day to day, so our caregivers stay flexible with mobility, medication timing, and daily tasks.

Post-Hospital Recovery

After a hospital discharge from Huntington Hospital or another area facility, our team helps with mobility, medication schedules, and recovery reminders to help avoid a return trip.

Medication Reminders

Missed or duplicated doses are a common, preventable risk, and our caregivers provide consistent, friendly medication reminders throughout the day.

Aging in Place

Most seniors want to stay in the home they love, and our aging-in-place support in San Marino makes that possible with the right level of help.

Mobility Assistance

From safe transfers to steady support on stairs to a walk near Lacy Park, our caregivers help preserve independence while preventing injury.

Veterans Care

Veterans Home Care in San Marino

San Marino's quiet, established community includes veterans who have called this foothill city home for decades, often in the same house where they raised their families. As these veterans age, many prefer to remain in the home and neighborhood they know best rather than move into a facility, and that's exactly where non-medical veterans home care can help, supporting daily routines while keeping veterans connected to the streets, neighbors, and healthcare providers they already know, including those at Huntington Hospital in nearby Pasadena.

VA Community Care Network: True Amore Home Care is approved to provide services through the VA Community Care Network (CCN). Eligible veterans may be able to access covered home care support, including personal care, companion care, dementia and Alzheimer's care, and respite care for family caregivers. Eligibility and covered services vary by individual circumstances and VA determination, so not every veteran automatically qualifies, and True Amore does not determine VA eligibility.

What we can do is walk your family through the process, answer questions about how the VA Community Care Network works, and help you understand what support may be available for a veteran living in San Marino, Pasadena, or elsewhere in the Foothills / San Gabriel Valley / East Valley. Contact True Amore Home Care to learn more about eligibility and available services, or explore our veterans home care services in more detail.

Medicare GUIDE Program

Medicare GUIDE Program & Dementia Care Support in San Marino

Caring for a parent or spouse with dementia or Alzheimer's disease is demanding, and many San Marino families are navigating this journey largely on their own, coordinating appointments at Huntington Hospital or nearby providers while also managing daily care at home. The Medicare GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) model is a newer Medicare program designed to help eligible families living with dementia access additional support, potentially including caregiver education, care coordination, and respite care benefits.

Important: Not every Medicare beneficiary or every family living with dementia automatically qualifies for the GUIDE model, and the program does not cover every service in every circumstance. True Amore Home Care does not determine Medicare eligibility, but we can help explain how the GUIDE program may work alongside our dementia care, Alzheimer's care, and respite care services here in San Marino.

If you're caring for a loved one with dementia and want to understand whether Medicare GUIDE support might be available to your family, contact True Amore Home Care. We'll help you explore your options and build a home care plan that supports both your loved one and you as their family caregiver. You can also read our Medicare GUIDE Program guide for a broader look at what Medicare does and doesn't typically cover when it comes to home care.

Who We Support in San Marino

Rather than a specific diagnosis, it's often a life situation that brings families to us. Here are some of the households we support most often throughout San Marino and the nearby Foothills / San Gabriel Valley / East Valley.

Seniors Recovering After Hospitalization or Rehab

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Spouses Supporting a Partner at Home

Family Caregivers Needing Respite

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Veterans & Their Families

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Adult Children Coordinating Care from Afar

Individuals Managing a Chronic Condition

Seniors Living Alone Who Want to Stay Independent

Families Planning Ahead for Future Care

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What Our Families Are Saying

Service Area

Areas We Serve Near San Marino

True Amore provides home care services throughout San Marino and the surrounding Foothills / San Gabriel Valley / East Valley, San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Conejo Valley communities. Select a city below to learn more about home care in that area.

San Marino (You Are Here)
Valencia Santa Clarita Newhall Saugus Canyon Country Stevenson Ranch Castaic Agua Dulce San Fernando Sylmar Porter Ranch Woodland Hills Sherman Oaks Northridge Pasadena Glendale La Cañada Flintridge Burbank La Crescenta Montrose Eagle Rock Atwater Village South Pasadena Altadena San Gabriel Alhambra Arcadia Sierra Madre Temple City Monterey Park Monrovia Santa Monica Pacific Palisades Malibu Topanga Brentwood Westwood Century City Marina del Rey Bel Air Beverly Hills West Los Angeles Thousand Oaks Westlake Village Newbury Park Camarillo Moorpark Oak Park Calabasas

Don't see your city listed? Contact us — there's a good chance we cover your neighborhood too.

Questions?

San Marino Home Care FAQs

Cost depends on the level and hours of care your family needs. We offer flexible options, from a few hours a week of companion care to full 24-hour live-in support. Pricing is transparent, and we start with a complimentary assessment so you know exactly what to expect. Long-term care insurance may apply — our Long-Term Care Insurance Guide explains how coverage typically works, and our Medicare GUIDE Program guide covers what Medicare does and doesn't pay for when it comes to home care.
In most cases, we can start within 24 to 48 hours of your assessment. For urgent situations, such as a hospital discharge from Huntington Hospital or another nearby provider, we move as quickly as safely possible to keep care continuous for your loved one.
Absolutely. Every caregiver is thoroughly screened, background checked, and trained. As a licensed California Home Care Organization (HCO #194701217), your family's safety is our top priority and never optional.
Yes. Our caregivers are specially trained in dementia and Alzheimer's care, using patient, structured approaches that maintain dignity, safety, and calm through every stage of the journey.
Companion care focuses on conversation, activities, light housekeeping, and reducing isolation for seniors who are largely independent but shouldn't be alone all day. Personal care includes those same benefits plus hands-on help with bathing, dressing, toileting, and mobility. Many families start with companion care and add personal care as needs increase, and our caregivers can adjust the plan as your parent's situation changes.
No. True Amore provides non-medical home care, which means our caregivers assist with daily living tasks, companionship, mobility, and household support. We don't perform medical procedures, administer injections, or manage treatment plans. When medical needs arise, we coordinate around your parent's existing doctors, including local providers connected to Huntington Hospital, rather than replacing them.
Yes. Many families start with respite care, a short trial period, or reduced hours to see how the fit works. We're flexible and work with you to build confidence and comfort with your caregiver.
Often, yes. Many falls and repeat hospital visits happen because of missed medications, unsafe transfers, or a lack of supervision at home. Our caregivers focus on fall prevention, mobility assistance, and consistent medication reminders, and we work closely with families managing a hospital discharge to keep recovery on track once your parent is back home in San Marino.
In most cases, yes. Many seniors can safely stay in their own home longer than families expect with the right combination of support. Our caregivers help with daily routines, transportation, medication reminders, and mobility assistance so your parent can continue enjoying their neighborhood, whether that's a walk at Lacy Park or simply staying comfortable at home, without giving up their independence.
Yes. We proudly provide compassionate home care for veterans throughout San Marino, Pasadena, and surrounding Foothill and San Gabriel Valley communities. True Amore Home Care is approved to provide services through the VA Community Care Network (CCN), and eligible veterans may be able to access covered home care support, including personal care, companionship, dementia and Alzheimer's care, respite care, and post-hospital support. Eligibility varies by individual circumstances and VA determination, so we encourage you to contact us directly to learn more about the VA Community Care Network and what support may be available to your family.
GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) is a Medicare model designed to support people living with dementia and their family caregivers with services like care coordination, caregiver education, and respite care. Not every Medicare beneficiary or dementia diagnosis automatically qualifies, and coverage depends on individual eligibility determined by Medicare, not by True Amore. Contact us and we can help explain how the program may connect with the dementia care, Alzheimer's care, and respite care we already provide in San Marino.
We start with a free in-home or phone assessment to understand your parent's personality, routine, health needs, and preferences. From there, we select a caregiver whose experience and temperament fit the situation, not just the first available match. If the pairing isn't quite right, we'll work with you to adjust it, because a good relationship between caregiver and client is central to quality care.
Yes. San Marino is our primary service area, and we also serve nearby Foothill and San Gabriel Valley / East Valley communities, including Pasadena, South Pasadena, Alhambra, San Gabriel, Arcadia, and Sierra Madre, along with the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Conejo Valley. See our full Areas We Serve list above.
Yes. Many San Marino families rely on respite care to take a break from caregiving duties, whether that means a few hours a week or coverage during a trip. It's also a low-pressure way to see how True Amore works before committing to a larger care plan.

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