A sense of comfort, independence and family belonging
Love and Care – Comprehensive In-Home Care Services
At Love and Care , we provide a wide range of personalized services to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of our clients. Our caregivers offer compassionate support tailored to each individual’s unique needs, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
24/7 Care & Emergency Response
At Love and Care , we provide around-the-clock caregiving services, 24/7, 365 days a year , ensuring that help is always available when you need it most. Whether it’s immediate assistance during an emergency, overnight supervision, or continuous daily care , our caregivers are ready to respond.
We specialize in hospital-to-home transitions , assisting clients who are discharged after a fracture, surgery, or major medical incident . Our team is well-known and trusted by local hospitals in Santa Barbara , making the discharge process seamless. We coordinate with medical professionals to ensure a safe transition home , providing the necessary care, supervision, and support to prevent rehospitalization.
With Love and Care’s 24/7 availability , families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones have constant support and care—anytime, day or night .
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Assistance with essential daily tasks such as dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene to maintain dignity and independence.
Personal Care & Hygiene
Respectful and professional assistance with bathing (including bed baths, shower, and tub assistance), oral care, and continence management
Companion Care & Emotional Support
Memory Care & Cognitive Support
Specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other cognitive impairments , ensuring safety and emotional stability.
Medication Assistance
Mobility Assistance & Transferring
Support with moving, repositioning, transferring from bed to chair or wheelchair, and fall prevention to ensure safe movement throughout the day.
Toileting & Continence Management
Meal Preparation & Nutrition Support
Transportation & Errands
Light Housekeeping & Home Organization
Overnight Care & Supervision
Safety Ambulation & Fall Prevention
Vitality for Life
Empowering you to live a longer, healthier, and more vibrant life.
Our customer manager in Santa Barbara is ready to assess your needs and tailor a care plan for you.
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to common questions and learn more about our services and how we can support your health journey.
1. Does Love and Care assist with rehabilitation and hospital discharge after an accident?
Yes, Love and Care is licensed and experienced in assisting clients immediately following hospital discharge, including after accidents or surgeries. We offer dedicated 24/7 support as needed during rehabilitation, and we’re widely known and regularly recommended by hospitals throughout Santa Barbara.
2. What differentiates Love and Care from private caregivers?
Love and Care is fully licensed by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) , ensuring caregiving services are regulated, safe, and reliable. Unlike private caregiving—which lacks formal oversight, proper background screening, and regulated training—we offer structured accountability, rigorous training standards, and comprehensive protections, providing true peace of mind.
3. Is Love and Care a licensed home care provider?
Yes, Love and Care is a fully licensed home care provider under the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) , meeting all state standards and requirements for caregiving services (License #: 424700029).
4. How are caregivers trained?
Our caregivers complete over 30 hours of annual training , covering dementia care, elder abuse reporting, activities of daily living, safety procedures, and emergency response. This ensures care is consistently delivered with professionalism, compassion, and compliance.
5. Do caregivers undergo background checks?
Absolutely. All caregivers undergo mandatory fingerprint-based background checks and thorough reference verification as required by California law, ensuring the safety and trustworthiness of each caregiver.
6. How does Love and Care support families with Long-Term Care Insurance?
Love and Care assists families by helping them understand and navigate their Long-Term Care Insurance policies. While families remain responsible for direct payment to Love and Care, we simplify reimbursement by preparing and submitting required documentation—such as invoices, care notes, and relevant records—to your Long-Term Care Insurance provider.
7. Does Love and Care provide overnight and 24/7 caregiving services?
Yes, Love and Care provides flexible overnight and 24/7 caregiving services every day of the year , ensuring your loved ones receive reliable and professional support exactly when it’s needed.
8. Will I have the same caregiver consistently?
At Love and Care, our goal is to ensure consistency by assigning the same caregiver whenever possible, fostering meaningful and familiar relationships. However, if your regular caregiver is unavailable, our trained and certified team ensures a reliable backup caregiver is always ready, guaranteeing continuous and uninterrupted care.
9. How quickly can Love and Care respond and provide support after a hospital stay or emergency?
Love and Care is known in the community for its rapid and responsive care. Our dedicated care manager immediately assesses client needs, prepares personalized care plans, and swiftly matches caregivers—often within hours of discharge. We’re well-known and frequently recommended by hospitals across Santa Barbara, ensuring prompt and reliable assistance when you need it most.