Personalized In-Home Senior Care in Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County is home to over 240,000 seniors — and many deserve extra support to stay independent in their own homes. Familiar Surroundings Home Care has proudly served this community with compassionate, in-home caregiving services for over 15 years.

Santa Clara County offers a range of unique benefits to seniors. With a mild climate, excellent public transportation, and access to top-tier medical facilities such as Stanford Health Care and El Camino Hospital, it’s an ideal setting for aging in place. The county is also an Age-Friendly Community, committed to enhancing the lives of older adults through local programs, resources, and support networks.

As a family-owned agency, we are honored to serve the vibrant and diverse community of Santa Clara County with compassionate, personalized in-home care. Our location in San Jose allows us to reach clients throughout the county—including Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, and surrounding areas—with ease and efficiency.

 

Why Families in Santa Clara County Choose Familiar Surroundings Home Care

"We aren’t a franchise. We’re a family-run team, and that shows in how we care."

• Family-owned & locally operated
• Caregivers with 10+ years of experience
• 24/7 live phone support (no answering machines!)
• Customized care plans built around your loved one’s needs
• Trusted in Santa Clara since 2009

"We’re not the biggest agency — and that’s why we can treat you like family."

Specialized Dementia Care

Our care team provides a wide range of services, including personal care assistance, companion care, meal preparation, medication reminders, transportation, and light housekeeping. However, one of our most vital services is dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Our trained caregivers understand the unique challenges of cognitive decline and offer structured routines, safety-focused supervision, and emotionally supportive companionship designed to promote well-being and reduce confusion. 

 

Live Independently at Home

Along with dementia care, we offer a wide range of everyday support—like help with personal care, preparing meals, medication reminders, light housekeeping, transportation, and friendly companionship. Whether your loved one needs a little help now and then or full-time care, Familiar Surroundings Home Care is here to make sure they feel safe, valued, and confident living at home. And for families, that means peace of mind you can count on. 

 

Top Five Questions to Ask a Home Care Agency

1. How long have you been providing in-home care?

Experience matters. Asking this helps you understand how long the agency has been serving the community and how established they are in the industry.

2. How do you screen and hire your caregivers?

It's important to know how the agency ensures you're getting qualified, trustworthy help. Be sure to ask about background checks, drug testing, and how they assess whether a caregiver is the right fit.

3. Are your caregivers insured and bonded?

This offers an added layer of protection—for both your loved one and your home—in case of accidents, injuries, or unexpected situations.

4. What kind of training do your caregivers receive? Do you offer ongoing support and evaluations?

Great care starts with great training. Look for agencies that provide thorough onboarding and continue to support their caregivers with regular check-ins and skill-building.

5. Do you create a custom care plan? Will you coordinate with my loved one’s doctor?

Every person is different. A personalized care plan, especially one that’s built with input from healthcare professionals, ensures your loved one gets care that’s tailored to their specific needs and health goals.

 

Services We Provide in Santa Clara County

We know how overwhelming it can feel to choose the right in-home care provider for someone you love. At Familiar Surroundings Home Care, we bring old-fashioned values—like kindness, honesty, and reliability—to meet today’s home care needs. Building your trust means everything to us. Below is a glimpse of the services we proudly offer to families across Santa Clara County:

• Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
• Respite Care
• Veterans Services
• Hospital to Home Program
• Transportation
• Companion Care
• Care Management Advocate
• Household Services
• Hourly Services
• Personal Care Services

 

Familiar Surroundings Home Care Areas of Service in Santa Clara County include:

• San Jose
• Sunnyvale
• Santa Clara
• Mountain
  View
• Milpitas
• Palo Alto
• Cupertino
• Cupertino
• Gilroy
• Morgan Hill
• Los Gatos
• Saratoga
• Los Altos
• Stanford
• Alum Rock
• Los Altos Hills

 

"If you're not sure if we serve your neighborhood, just call us — we're happy to help."

What Our Clients Say

"I just wanted to give you a special thanks for visiting my parents, Harold and Mary, today with an apple pie, a card, and a warm personal visit on Veteran’s Day. I’m actually not sure who came by, I’m guessing it was Cindy, but I may be wrong. It meant a lot to them… and to me, as their daughter living in another town, who can’t be there on all the memorable days. Our WWII veterans are few and far between these days and it was such a delight to be recognized. I really feel it was above and beyond my expectations and so continue to do the great work that you’re doing which allows our elderly to stay at home with a little extra support. Beverly has done a great job working with my dad and helping my mom feel at ease with her care and helpfulness. I’m so appreciative of you all there at Familiar Surroundings."

— Kim D.

 

"I do want to put into writing how impressed I was with the services of Familiar Surroundings Home Care. The two ladies that helped my 98-year-old mother with her needs could not have been more attentive or considerate. Bernice and Sophie were able to interact well with my mother, who has dementia, and were able to provide for her needs in a kind manner.  Latvia was also helpful with the scheduling and putting my mind at ease that we would have care when we needed it. The ability to get someone in ASAP was comforting not only to my mother, but also to my father who had been trying to care for her on his own.  I will not hesitate in recommending your company to other people I know who have similar needs. If the time comes for my father to receive special care you will be the people I call. Thanks again and please let Bernice and Sophie know how much I appreciate all they did for my mother."

— Dave J.

 

Ready to Talk? Let’s Start With a Free Consultation

Call us now at (408) 979-9990 or use the form below.

We’re local, we’re personal, and we’re here to help.

 

Helpful Resources for Santa Clara Seniors

• Top Senior Centers in Santa Clara County
• How to Choose the Right In-Home Caregiver
• Creating a Comprehensive Home Care Plan for Seniors

 

Familiar Surroundings Home Care
1568 Meridian Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
Tel: (408) 979-9990

Lic. # 434700019