Janis p
Mar 2026
Administrative staff provides great customer service. They continue to follow up with their clients to see if any concerns need to be addressed.
Familiar Surroundings Home Care
1568 Meridian Ave4.7(40 ratings)· San Jose average: 4.4
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1 / 5Quick Facts
- Ownership
- Family-owned agency operating for over 15 years
- Caregiver Screening
- Background checks, drug testing, and insurance coverage
- Service Area
- Serves Santa Clara County including Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Cupertino
- Memory Care Approach
- Structured routines and safety-focused dementia supervision
What Families Think
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Families describe Familiar Surroundings Home Care as a responsive, family-owned agency that handles dementia care and recovery support with warmth and professionalism. Reviewers consistently praise the ease of onboarding, the quality of caregivers, and the office staff's communication. All available reviews are highly positive, with no recurring complaints noted.
What reviewers praise
- Caregivers described as kind, responsive, and well trained
- Dementia care specialty with structured, safety-focused routines
- Easy onboarding paperwork and clear communication from office staff
- Ongoing follow-up calls to check on client satisfaction
- Pricing comparable to other agencies families considered
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Familiar Surroundings Home Care is a home care agency serving San Jose, California offering At-Home Care. Care is billed by the hour and no doctor's referral is needed. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 40 reviews.
About Familiar Surroundings Home Care
Familiar Surroundings Home Care provides in-home caregiving services in San Jose, California, serving seniors throughout Santa Clara County for over 15 years. As a family-owned agency, the company offers a range of support services designed to help seniors remain independent in their own homes.
The agency provides personal care assistance, companion care, meal preparation, medication reminders, transportation, and light housekeeping. Dementia care is a specialty, with trained caregivers offering structured routines, safety-focused supervision, and emotionally supportive companionship to address the unique challenges of cognitive decline.
Familiar Surroundings Home Care serves clients across Santa Clara County, including Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, and surrounding areas. The region offers mild climate, excellent public transportation, and access to top-tier medical facilities that support aging in place. The agency creates personalized care plans and coordinates with clients' healthcare providers to ensure care is tailored to individual needs and health goals.
Caregivers receive thorough onboarding and ongoing support with regular check-ins and skill-building. The agency emphasizes background checks, drug testing, and careful assessment to ensure caregivers are qualified and trustworthy, and carries insurance for added protection in case of accidents or injuries.
Types of Care at Familiar Surroundings Home Care
At-Home Care
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Familiar Surroundings Home Care
4.7overall · 40 ratings combined
4.7★ on Google (40)
Joyce Tachner
Oct 2025
Familiar surroundings caregivers have been caring for me the last six weeks since I broke my arm-the arm of my dominant hand. Every caregiver has been terrific. They are well trained and responsive, always helpful and kind. I want to single out two caregivers for recognition, Rosalia (Yolanda) Carpenter and Martha, for exceptional care and service. Joyce Tachner
Mackenzie Brollini
May 2025
The managers and staff were amazing when it came to communicating with me and my family. Everything felt easy, the caregivers were wonderful to work with and the cost was very similar to other places we looked at using (and the others didn’t have as friendly staff). Very thankful they assisted us during a more stressful time. I highly recommend reaching out if you are looking for a great care team.
Cassie Larsen
May 2025
When my husband’s family needed help and advice on how to care for his grandma’s day to day needs I reached to the office of familiar surroundings. They listed out with a lot of details all the things they could provide and what insurance they accepted. They were very straight forward and answered all my questions. The office staff was kind and understanding and I am lucky to have found such a great place to help our family! I highly recommend reaching out if you need anything for your loved ones! They make it easy and simple for the family members to support their loves ones!
brian misener
Oct 2024
Both of my parents have Dementia. I just signed up to have Familiar Surroundings take them on walks three times a week. The paperwork was easy. The staff was great during the process. After the first walk, I saw my mother smile for the first time in months. The staff knows how to talk to and deal with people with Dementia. I can't be more thrilled. Thank you for what you do.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Familiar Surroundings Home Care offer?
Familiar Surroundings Home Care offers At-Home Care.
How much does Familiar Surroundings Home Care cost?
Familiar Surroundings Home Care has not published its pricing. For context, communities in San Jose that publish rates start around $4,495 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.
Where is Familiar Surroundings Home Care located?
Familiar Surroundings Home Care is located at 1568 Meridian Ave in San Jose, California.
What do families say about Familiar Surroundings Home Care?
Familiar Surroundings Home Care carries a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 40 Google reviews. Families describe Familiar Surroundings Home Care as a responsive, family-owned agency that handles dementia care and recovery support with warmth and professionalism. Reviewers consistently praise the ease of onboarding, the quality of caregivers, and the office staff's communication. All available reviews are highly positive, with no recurring complaints noted. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.
How can families visit Familiar Surroundings Home Care?
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