Top-Rated Home Care Agencies in San Diego

Families comparing in-home help in San Diego can start with public CMS Care Compare star ratings for Medicare-certified home health agencies. This page lists those agencies with their published ratings and street addresses, then outlines questions to ask about dementia-specific training. A listing here is informational only. It is not a recommendation of any agency, and no agency named below has endorsed this page.

Why CMS Star Ratings Matter When Choosing Home Health in San Diego

CMS Care Compare star ratings give San Diego families a public, standardized way to compare Medicare-certified home health agencies on reported quality of patient care. The rating is one screening tool, not a guarantee that a given agency is the right match for every household. Families still need to ask about staffing, schedules, and whether the team can support memory-related needs at home.

Use ratings together with a visit to our San Diego care guide so you can weigh skilled home health against other local support options.

CMS-Rated Home Health Agencies Serving San Diego

Medicare Care Compare currently lists multiple certified home health agencies with San Diego addresses, including one agency rated 4.5 stars and several rated 4 stars. Addresses and ratings below are taken from those public listings. Confirm any detail on the official profile before you hire, because public data can change.

SEAPORT SCRIPPS HOME HEALTH

CMS Care Compare rating: 4.5 stars. Address: 3750 CONVOY STREET, SUITE 220, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111. View the official CMS Care Compare profile for Seaport Scripps Home Health.

LOS ROBLES HEALTHCARE AT HOME

CMS Care Compare rating: 4 stars. Address: 11838 BERNARDO PLAZA COURT, SUITE 260A, SAN DIEGO, CA 92128. View the official CMS Care Compare profile for Los Robles Healthcare at Home.

A BETTER SOLUTION IN HOME CARE

CMS Care Compare rating: 4 stars. Address: 8929 COMPLEX DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123. View the official CMS Care Compare profile for A Better Solution in Home Care.

ACCENTCARE HOME HEALTH AT UC SAN DIEGO LLC

CMS Care Compare rating: 4 stars. Address: 5060 SHOREHAM PLACE, SUITE 220, SAN DIEGO, CA 92122. View the official CMS Care Compare profile for AccentCare Home Health at UC San Diego.

CENTERWELL HOME HEALTH

CMS Care Compare rating: 4 stars. Address: 2525 CAMINO DEL RIO S STE 22O, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108. View the official CMS Care Compare profile for Centerwell Home Health.

ACCENTCARE HOME HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA, INC

CMS Care Compare rating: 4 stars. Address: 5050 MURPHY CANYON ROAD, SUITE 202, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123. View the official CMS Care Compare profile for AccentCare Home Health of California.

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO HHA

CMS Care Compare rating: 3 stars. Address: 8954 RIO SAN DIEGO DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108. View the official CMS Care Compare profile for Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA.

ANGELICUM HOME HEALTH INC

CMS Care Compare rating: 2 stars. Address: 3914 MURPHY CANYON RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123. View the official CMS Care Compare profile for Angelicum Home Health Inc.

How to Read These Star Ratings

A CMS home health star rating is a summary score based on reported quality measures; it is not a personal recommendation and does not mean an agency is the right fit for every family. Higher stars can be a useful first filter, but they do not describe a caregiver's personality, language skills, or comfort with memory loss. A 4-star or 4.5-star listing still needs a live conversation about training, backup coverage, and the specific tasks you need at home.

Do not treat a lower rating as the only reason to skip an interview, and do not treat a higher rating as proof that dementia-specific skills are in place. Ask for the current Care Compare measures and for how the agency would staff your case if the usual aide is out.

Questions to Ask About Dementia-Specific Training

Ask every San Diego agency you interview whether aides receive dementia-specific training, how often that training is refreshed, and how staff handle communication, wandering risk, and changes in daily routine. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, so it is reasonable to ask whether training covers Alzheimer's as well as other causes of memory loss. The CDC overview of Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a plain-language starting point before those conversations.

Bring a short written list so every agency answers the same questions:

• Do caregivers complete dementia-specific training before they are assigned to a memory-loss case, and how many hours is that training?
• Is training refreshed on a set schedule, or only at hire?
• How do aides communicate when a client repeats questions, refuses a bath, or becomes distressed in the late afternoon?
• What is the plan if the client tries to leave the home or becomes disoriented at night?
• Can the same small group of aides cover the case so routines stay familiar?
• How does the agency coordinate with family, and who do we call after hours?
• If we also need memory care at home or 24-hour live-in care, can you staff those hours or will we need a second provider?

These are planning questions, not a diagnosis. An agency's answers should be specific. Vague promises of "experience with seniors" are not the same as documented dementia training.

Families who want research-oriented Alzheimer's resources can also review the National Institute on Aging directory of Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers. That directory is not a home-care referral list, and no center listed there is being presented as an endorser of this page.

Other Home Support Options in San Diego

Medicare home health is only one path; many San Diego families also look at companion care, personal care, and memory care at home when they need ongoing help that is not limited to a skilled episode of care. Home health agencies on Care Compare are Medicare-certified providers. Private home care can cover longer hours, mealtime company, or standby help that Medicare home health may not supply.

If a loved one is leaving a hospital or rehab stay, ask whether the agency can line up hospital discharge care so the first days at home are covered. Family caregivers who need a break can also ask about respite care so another trained person can step in for a shift or a weekend.

Some California households also explore In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) as a public program for in-home help. For a general overview of how that program is structured, learn more about California IHSS from CANHR. Program rules and eligibility are set by the state and county, so confirm details with the official IHSS office rather than relying on any single web page.

How to Compare Agencies Before You Hire

Compare San Diego agencies on star rating, office location, dementia training, and whether they can support the daily tasks your family actually needs, then verify the listing on the official Care Compare page before you decide. A Kearny Mesa or Mission Valley office may be convenient for one household and a poor fit for another in Rancho Bernardo. Ask who would walk through the door on day one, not only who answers the intake phone.

Write down the weekly schedule you need, including nights and weekends. Then ask each agency whether Medicare home health, private-pay personal care, or a mix of both is the realistic way to cover that schedule. Keep notes in one place so you can compare answers side by side instead of relying on memory after several intake calls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which San Diego home health agency has the highest CMS rating on this list?

SEAPORT SCRIPPS HOME HEALTH is listed at 4.5 stars, which is the highest CMS Care Compare rating among the San Diego agencies shown here. Several other agencies are listed at 4 stars. A higher rating is a useful starting point, not a promise that the agency is the best choice for every person.

Where can I verify these San Diego home health ratings myself?

You can verify each rating and address on the agency's official Medicare Care Compare profile linked above. Those public pages are the source for the names, star ratings, and street addresses on this list. Recheck the profile close to your start date in case the published rating has changed.

What should I ask a San Diego agency about dementia-specific training?

Ask whether aides complete dementia-specific training before assignment, how often that training is refreshed, and how staff respond to repetition, refusal of care, wandering, and sundowning-type distress. Request the same answers in writing so you can compare agencies. If the work is mainly standby help and familiar routines, also ask whether companion care would be a better fit than a skilled home health episode.

Does a 4-star rating mean the agency is trained in Alzheimer's care?

No. A CMS star rating summarizes reported quality measures; it does not, by itself, prove that every aide has Alzheimer's or other dementia training. You still need to ask about curriculum, hours, refreshers, and backup staffing. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, so it is fair to ask whether training names Alzheimer's specifically and also covers other causes of memory loss.

Are these CMS home health agencies the same as private home care in San Diego?

Not necessarily. The agencies on this page are Medicare-certified home health providers with public Care Compare ratings. Private home care can include longer-hour companion help, personal care, live-in coverage, or respite that may fall outside a skilled home health benefit. Many families use both types of help at different points.

Can California IHSS be used along with a Medicare home health agency?

Some families look at both Medicare home health and California In-Home Supportive Services when they need ongoing in-home help. Whether the two can be combined, and what each program will cover, depends on the person's eligibility and the services authorized. Use a general IHSS overview only as background, then confirm the current rules with the county IHSS office.

Do any of these agencies endorse this website?

No. Listing a real CMS Care Compare agency, rating, and address is not an endorsement by that agency, clinic, or health system. It is also not a claim that this page or any related service is affiliated with those organizations. Treat the list as a directory of public records, then make your own hiring decision.