TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance)
Home Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · La Jolla, CA

TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance)

Home Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · La Jolla, CA

Overview of TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance)

What TheKey, formerly Home Care Assistance, covers in La Jolla, CA, is hospice care, home care, respite care, and memory care. At a Walk Score of 97, the area is a walker’s paradise where daily errands don’t need a car.

Home care brings help into a person’s own home, and hospice care answers needs at the end of life. Memory care means supervision and a secured setting, which matter once wandering becomes a danger. Respite care is available too. A family looking after someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can turn to The Key for help at home or for that secured setting.

The care list runs from hourly and live-in care to around-the-clock care, skilled nursing, and concierge nursing. End-of-life care and geriatric care management are on it as well, and the second of those is where care coordination comes in. Alzheimer’s and dementia care completes the list with rehabilitation services, a wellness program, and the Balanced Care Method®.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
97 / 100

About this community

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age65+

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness ProgramBalanced Care Method®
Specific ProgramsAlzheimer’s and Dementia Care, In-Home Care, 24/7 Care, Live- In Care, Hourly Care / Activities of Daily Living, Concierge Nursing, CNRS Nursing, End of Life Care, Geriatric Care Management

Room Accommodations

Room TypesHourly Care, Live-In Care, 24/7 Care, Respite Care, Skilled Nursing, Concierge Nursing, End Of Life Care, Geriatric Care Management

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Address 0.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from La Jolla's city center to TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance)'s address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.27 miles to nearest hospital (VA Medical Center-San Diego)

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Financial Assistance for
Home Care in California

TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance) is located in La Jolla, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance)

Is TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance) in a walkable area?

TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance) has a walk score of 97. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance)?

No, TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance) has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance)?

The team at TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance) can be reached at hello@thekey.care.

Are there photos of TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance)?

Yes — there are 3 photos of TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance) in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance) provide?

TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance) offers Home Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care.

What is the address of TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance)?

TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance) is located at 7770 Fay Ave Ste 210, La Jolla, CA 92037.

What is the phone number of TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance)?

(866) 930-4100 will put you in contact with the team at TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance).

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