Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose
Home Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · San Jose, CA

Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose

Home Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · San Jose, CA

Overview of Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose

Familiar Surroundings Home Care, San Jose is a family owned provider serving San Jose, California, with home care, hospice care, memory care, and respite care. In home services include personal care and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, allowing a person to receive daily support without moving into a residential community. Hospice care supports someone receiving end of life services, while respite care provides a short term arrangement when a usual caregiver needs time away.

Services also include post surgery care and hospital to home care for someone returning home after hospitalization. As needed care is available when support is needed but not scheduled every day, and transportation assistance helps with necessary outings. An insurance liaison, Veterans Care, Senior Living Liaison, and Care Services Liaison can help coordinate different parts of a person’s care. Staffing is available 24 hours a day, and the provider serves the Willow Glen West neighborhood.

A Walk Score of 80 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Familiar Surroundings Home Care, San Jose may be a good fit for someone who needs in home support after surgery, dementia care, or short term respite while a family caregiver recovers.

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Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #383 / 1887Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 383rd out of 1,887 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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License Details

License Number434700019

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsAlzheimer's / Dementia Care, Post Surgery Care, As Needed Care, Insurance Liaison, Veterans Care, Senior Living Liaison, Transportation Assistance, Care Services Liaison, Hospital to Home Care

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Home Care in California

Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose is located in San Jose, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose

What neighborhood is Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose in?

Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose is in the Willow Glen West neighborhood of San Jose.

Is Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose in a walkable area?

Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose?

Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose's license number is 434700019.

Are pets allowed at Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose?

No, Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose?

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What is the address of Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose?

Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose is located at 1568 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125.

What is the phone number of Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose?

(408) 979-9990 will put you in contact with the team at Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose.

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