In-Home Senior Care
in Los Altos
Your loved one has a way of doing things, and getting help should respect that. Stanford Senior Care offers Los Altos families private-pay, non-medical personal care, companionship, meal preparation, and respite shaped around daily life at home.
Talk About CareCall 510-299-4735Contact us to discuss availability for your address and schedule.
Keep their preferences
at the center of care.
Tell us how your loved one likes to spend the day, which tasks they want to keep doing themselves, and where help would make a difference. We discuss support with your family before care begins.
Respect familiar preferences
Share how your loved one likes to spend the day, what helps them feel comfortable, and the tasks they would like support with.
Take the next step together
Whether you are planning ahead or responding to a change, we can discuss needs, possible schedules, and caregiver availability.
Clarity before care begins
We discuss the care tasks, preferences, schedule, and available options with you. Medical treatment stays with your loved one’s healthcare team.
Home care services
for Los Altos families.
Care can begin with a specific need: getting dressed, preparing a meal, spending less time alone, or giving a family caregiver a break. Explore the services below and discuss the support that fits your situation.
Personal Care
Respectful help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily routines. Share the preferences and habits that help your loved one feel comfortable receiving assistance.
Explore personal care →Companionship
Conversation, shared activities, and everyday company. Tell us about the interests your loved one enjoys and the times they would welcome someone alongside them.
Explore companionship →Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support
Patient, non-medical support with familiar habits and daily tasks. Discuss memory-related needs and how your family would like to stay involved.
Explore dementia care →Meals & Light Housekeeping
Help with meals and light household tasks that support everyday life. Discuss food preferences, routines, and the specific tasks to include in the care plan.
Explore help at home →Respite for Family Caregivers
Support for your loved one while you rest, attend appointments, or manage other responsibilities. Ask about the hours and care tasks your family needs covered.
Explore respite care →Overnight & 24-Hour Options
Discuss overnight, live-in, or shift options when more hours of support are needed. Arrangements depend on your loved one’s needs and caregiver availability.
Explore overnight care →You don’t need all the answers
to take the first step.
Tell us what’s changed.
Share your concerns, daily routines, and the support your family is looking for.
Explore the right support.
We discuss care tasks, scheduling, preferences, and availability before you decide.
Build a familiar routine.
Agree on the care plan and communication arrangements, and revisit needs as life changes.
A personal reason.
A lasting commitment.
For Venus, caring for others begins with the importance of family and belonging. That personal purpose is at the heart of Stanford Senior Care.
We start by understanding the person—not just the tasks. Tell us what brings your loved one comfort, what matters to them, and where your family needs help.
Get to Know Stanford Senior CarePersonal care begins with
knowing what matters to you.
A care plan should make sense for the person receiving support and the family arranging it. Here is what we focus on together.
Care shaped around the person
We take time to understand daily routines, preferences, and the tasks your loved one needs help with. The conversation starts with their life—not a standard package.
A thoughtful caregiver fit
Tell us about the schedule, care tasks, communication preferences, and personality that would help your loved one feel comfortable. We discuss caregiver fit and availability with you.
A conversation with your family
Before care begins, discuss who should receive updates, how you prefer to communicate, and whom to contact with questions. Share concerns early so they can be addressed together.
Room for needs to change
Care needs can grow or shift. We can revisit the tasks and schedule with your family and discuss available options as circumstances change.
Clarity before you decide
Ask about caregiver screening and training, the agreed care plan, scheduling, and what happens if a caregiver is unavailable. We will talk through the arrangements before you make a decision.
Support that respects boundaries
Our focus is non-medical help with everyday life. Medical treatment remains with your loved one’s healthcare team, while we discuss practical support at home.
Trusted care. In their words.
Read our Google reviews ↗
Read our Caring.com reviews ↗
“I was very impressed with Venus’ professionalism.”
Christina · San Jose
Excerpt from our existing website“Their communication with families is excellent, keeping everyone informed and involved in the care process.”
Jovelle · Caring.com
September 7, 2024 · Review excerpt
“She and her team are wonderful, compassionate”
Alexis · Caring.com
December 16, 2024 · Review excerpt
Ratings checked October 22, 2026. Ratings and review counts may change.
Here for families in your community.
Contact us to discuss caregiver availability for your address and schedule.
Finding care should
feel less overwhelming.
How do we arrange in-home care in Los Altos?
Start by sharing your loved one’s routines, the tasks they need help with, the care address, and your preferred schedule. We discuss available non-medical support and the proposed arrangements before you decide.
Can my parent keep their usual routines?
Tell us about preferred meals, activities, personal-care habits, and the tasks your parent likes to do independently. Those details help guide a conversation about support that respects their preferences.
What if my parent is unsure about having help?
Start with the tasks they would welcome assistance with and include them in the conversation where possible. Discuss their preferences, concerns, and what would help them feel comfortable before agreeing on care.
Can you help with personal care as well as companionship?
We can discuss both practical assistance, such as bathing and dressing, and company during the day. The care plan should describe the agreed tasks, preferences, and schedule.
Can a family caregiver arrange regular time off?
Ask about respite for the schedule you have in mind. We discuss your loved one’s daily needs, the tasks to cover, any minimum visit requirements, and caregiver availability.
Is this a private-pay, non-medical service?
Yes. Our focus is private-pay help with daily life at home. Medical treatment, nursing, and therapy remain with your loved one’s healthcare team. We discuss the care arrangements before services begin.
Let’s talk about
your loved one.
Start with a free 30-minute phone consultation to discuss your loved one’s needs, schedule, and caregiver availability.
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