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Coast Family Home Care

In Home Care provider. Coast Family Home Care helps seniors and their families with all their in-home care needs.

Through quality home care, we make them feel safer, livelier and more comfortable in their homes. Our highly trained and dedicated California central coast caregivers make sure that all your home care needs are covered. Our services include meds reminders, meal preparation, hygiene assistance, dressing, grooming, activities of daily living, , companionship, shopping, housekeeping, dementia care, pet therapy and others. We serve seniors and their families in Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Shell Beach and other coastal areas. As a trusted California central coast home care agency, we make aging a safe and comfortable journey.

10/21/2025

For Families Who’ve Had a Bad Experience Before

A past experience shouldn’t keep you from finding care you can trust.

Maybe the last agency didn’t follow up. Maybe caregivers kept changing. Maybe your loved one never really connected with anyone. It happens more often than people admit.

But that doesn’t mean you have to settle. There are providers who take the time to listen, match caregivers carefully, and build real relationships that last.

Next time, ask:

- How do you train and support your staff?
- What kind of backup plan do you have for unexpected needs?
- How do you involve families in care decisions?

At Coast Family Home Care, we don’t just answer these questions—we’re proud of the answers.

📘 Here’s the list that will help you choose better next time:
https://coastfamilyhomecare.com/key-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-home-care-provider-in-california

10/17/2025

You want to be there after surgery—but you can’t do it all.

Between work, appointments, and managing your own household, supporting a loved one after surgery can quickly become exhausting. And without help, small mistakes—like a missed follow-up or skipped medication—can lead to setbacks or even readmission.

After-surgery care at home isn’t just about convenience. It’s about safety, healing, and having someone present to notice if something’s not right.

At Coast Family Home Care, we help families bridge the gap between hospital discharge and full recovery, offering experienced care that brings stability, comfort, and peace of mind.

📘 Read how post-surgical home care can protect recovery and prevent readmission:
https://coastfamilyhomecare.com/preventing-hospital-readmissions-with-after-surgery-care-at-home

10/16/2025

Needing help doesn’t mean giving up independence—it means redefining it.

For seniors who want to remain at home but are finding daily tasks harder—like getting dressed, bathing safely, or managing personal hygiene—in-home personal care offers the support they need without taking over.

It’s not about doing everything for them. It’s about helping them do what they can safely, with a trusted hand nearby.

At Coast Family Home Care, we provide gentle, reliable personal care that fits into existing routines, so seniors feel supported—not supervised—and families get peace of mind.

📘 See how personal care at home can preserve comfort, safety, and self-confidence:
https://coastfamilyhomecare.com/in-home-personal-care

10/14/2025

Helping with bathing, dressing, and hygiene is harder—emotionally and physically—than most families expect.

For many adult children or spouses, stepping into that role feels awkward, overwhelming, and deeply personal. The line between care and dignity can feel thin, even when the love is there.

That’s where in-home personal care becomes a quiet act of relief—for everyone involved.

At Coast Family Home Care, our trained caregivers assist with daily needs like bathing, grooming, and dressing in a respectful, comfortable way. We protect routines, preserve dignity, and support both the individual receiving care and the family standing beside them.

📘 Learn how in-home personal care helps families breathe again:
https://coastfamilyhomecare.com/in-home-personal-care

What part of personal care has been hardest for your family to manage alone?

10/10/2025

Getting discharged from the hospital feels like a milestone—but it’s only the beginning.

The days and weeks after surgery are some of the most critical for older adults. A missed medication, a wrong movement, or just trying to do too much, too soon, can lead right back to the hospital.

Recovery at home requires more than rest. It takes routine, supervision, encouragement—and someone there who knows what to look for when things start to shift.

At Coast Family Home Care, we provide post-surgery support that helps prevent complications and readmissions. From medication reminders to mobility help and monitoring progress, we offer care that keeps recovery on track.

📘 Learn how in-home support can make all the difference after surgery:
https://coastfamilyhomecare.com/preventing-hospital-readmissions-with-after-surgery-care-at-home

What worried you most after your loved one came home from surgery?

10/09/2025

For Adult Children Who Want to Avoid a Wrong Choice

Not all home care agencies are created equal—and brochures won’t tell you what you need to know.

The best agencies don’t just send someone—they build a relationship, check in regularly, and stay accountable. Families who don’t ask key questions up front may find themselves disappointed when routines break down or communication disappears.

To avoid surprises, ask:

- Who supervises the caregivers?
- Will the same person come each time?
- How do you handle changes in a loved one’s condition?

At Coast Family Home Care, we believe that asking tough questions helps build lasting trust.

📘 Before making your decision, read this guide:
https://coastfamilyhomecare.com/key-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-home-care-provider-in-california

What are the must-ask questions you think every family should bring to their first agency meeting?

10/07/2025

It often starts with little things.

A missed appointment. A familiar recipe suddenly forgotten. Repeating the same story twice in one conversation. Alone, these moments may seem harmless. But when they start stacking up, they may be the early signs of dementia.

The challenge is knowing what’s normal—and what’s not.

At Coast Family Home Care, we help families understand the early signs, ask the right questions, and take action without fear or delay. Recognizing dementia early means your loved one can get the care, support, and dignity they deserve—before a crisis forces it.

📘 Learn what to look for and how to respond with care and clarity:
https://coastfamilyhomecare.com/how-to-recognize-dementia

Have you noticed subtle changes in a loved one that made you pause? What did you do next?

10/03/2025

Choosing a home care provider isn’t just a decision—it’s a responsibility.

When you're trusting someone to care for your loved one at home, asking the right questions from the start matters. It’s not just about price or availability. It’s about values, training, communication, and the daily experience your loved one will receive.

Important questions to ask include:

- How are caregivers matched to clients?
- What happens if a caregiver calls out?
- How is care quality monitored over time?

At Coast Family Home Care, we welcome these questions—because your peace of mind begins with clear answers.

📘 Get the full list of questions to ask before choosing any agency:
https://coastfamilyhomecare.com/key-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-home-care-provider-in-california

What’s one question you wish you had asked earlier in your care search?

09/29/2025

You want to help, but you’re not sure what’s helpful anymore.

After a stroke, even small tasks—like brushing teeth or standing up—can feel exhausting. Families often struggle to know how much to step in, how much to step back, and how to avoid burnout while still giving their best.

That’s why stroke recovery needs more than effort. It needs structure, rest, reassurance, and routines that support healing without rushing the process.

At Coast Family Home Care, we offer in-home support that’s built around the person—not just the diagnosis. Our caregivers work with families to build daily habits that support both physical recovery and emotional strength.

Here’s what stroke survivors really need once they’re home:
https://coastfamilyhomecare.com/how-to-support-someone-recovering-from-a-stroke-what-families-can-do-at-home

What’s one part of stroke care you’ve found more emotional than expected?

09/26/2025

Not every headache needs medication—but every one deserves attention.

When seniors experience chronic headaches, medications may help—but so can small lifestyle adjustments. Caregivers can reduce triggers by encouraging hydration, supporting regular sleep, managing lighting and noise, and preparing simple, nutritious meals.

Even the presence of a calm, reassuring person nearby can help reduce stress-based discomfort.

At Coast Family Home Care, we provide gentle, daily support that helps reduce known headache triggers—while giving families peace of mind that their loved one is not alone when discomfort strikes.

See our full list of practical ways to help seniors manage headaches at home:
https://coastfamilyhomecare.com/headaches-in-seniorscauses-risks-next-steps

What non-medical routines or changes have helped your loved one feel better?

09/24/2025

If you’ve had a negative experience with home care before, you’re not alone—and it’s okay to expect better.

Too many families start over after the first agency wasn’t a good fit. Maybe caregivers kept changing. Maybe communication was poor. Maybe no one followed up when concerns were raised.

That’s why looking at performance ratings, family reviews, and state oversight reports matters so much. These tools exist to protect families and help you find care you can count on.

At Coast Family Home Care, we’ve helped many families regain trust in the home care process by showing—not just saying—how we deliver quality support.

Here’s a checklist to help you make a safer, smarter choice:
https://coastfamilyhomecare.com/dont-choose-a-home-care-agency-without-checking-these-ratings-first

What would help you feel more secure when choosing home care again?

09/22/2025

When your loved one needs more help—but you’re already doing everything you can—it’s time to explore real support.

Caring for an aging parent while managing your own career, home, and family is no small task. And as needs grow, even the most dedicated family members can feel stretched thin.

Home care allows you to share the load—with trusted professionals who treat your loved one with the same care and attention you would.

At Coast Family Home Care, we step in to support your parent’s well-being while giving you space to breathe, rest, and reconnect—not just as a caregiver, but as a son, daughter, or spouse again.

Find out how home care can bring relief to your family today:
https://coastfamilyhomecare.com

Address

110 N. McClelland Street
Santa Maria, CA
93454

Telephone

+18059340600

Website

http://www.coastfamilyhomecare.com/

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Our Story

Coast Family Home Care is a locally owned and operated Family business. Owner and President Mike Carter has lived in Santa Maria for over 24 years. Mike left a long and successful executive management career in the decorative paints business to follow his dream of providing elderly care in home to those in need.

Rhoda DeLeon, Mike’s partner, has also lived in Santa Maria for over 20 years and has been a leader in the local home health care community. In fact, Rhoda was named a “Home Town Hero” in Santa Maria by KCOY in 1995. Friends since High School, Mike and Rhoda are excited to be bringing family based, honest, and reliable in-home health care to the central coast.