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TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance)

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TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance)

7770 Fay Ave Ste 210, La Jolla, CA 92037 View Map
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Overview of Thekey (Formerly Home Care Assistance)

The Key is a premier assisted living community that offers compassionate care and support for seniors. Originating in Silicon Valley, They have expanded from their humble beginnings to provide services across North America. This growth empowers seniors to lead a life on their own terms within the comforts of their cherished homes. With a commitment to enhancing the lives of their residents, they offer a versatile spectrum of services, ranging from respite care to facilitating independent living with a gentle hand and even providing round-the-clock care.
Ensuring the highest quality of care, The Key’s caregivers are expertly trained and supported by a dedicated Care Team of in-house experts. This unwavering commitment to excellence ensures that senior residents receive the care they require and the support they deserve while remaining well-informed and in control of their lives. They have individualized Care Plans carefully designed to cater to every senior’s unique needs and financial considerations. With The Key, seniors and their families discover a nurturing and supportive environment where the essence of each individual is cherished and respected.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance)
AL

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No
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

San Diego (Mission Valley)
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San Diego (Mission Valley)
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TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance) TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance)
Type of care: AL
Community: La Jolla (La Jolla)
Pets Allowed: No
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Type of care: AL
Community: San Diego (Mission Valley)
Pets Allowed: No
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Type of care: AL
Community: San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Pets Allowed: No
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Type of care: AL
Community: San Diego (Mission Valley)
Pets Allowed: No
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Type of care: AL
Community: San Diego (Grantville)
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Address 0.8 miles from city center — 3.27 miles to nearest hospital (VA Medical Center-San Diego)

Address 7770 Fay Ave Ste 210, La Jolla, CA 92037

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

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

California CARES Program

CA CARES

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 Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.

CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

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