Beacon Home Care

What Beacon Home Care does

Beacon Home Care, Inc. is a privately held, non-medical in-home senior care agency founded in 2008-2009 and headquartered in Albany, California. The company is led by founder Vianney Mendoza and CEO/President Shaun Charles and operates with 51-100 employees across three offices (Albany, Millbrae, and Fremont) serving 7-10 Bay Area counties, including Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Marin, Solano, and Napa. Beacon delivers a comprehensive service suite anchored on three care delivery models — hourly home care (no hourly minimums in select areas), 24-hour rotating-shift care, and live-in care — complemented by personal care, mobility and transfer assistance, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, companion care, transportation, errands, and specialty services for dementia, hospice support, palliative care, surgical recovery, and adult respite. The agency is licensed as a California Home Care Organization (#014700012), holds an NPI, carries an A+ BBB accreditation, and maintains a 4.9-5 star Google rating.

The business is a direct-to-consumer home care provider with no franchise model and no external institutional funding. Customers are individual families and seniors who pay privately or through long-term care insurance, VA benefits, or grants; Bay Area hourly rates typically range from $38-$50+. Beacon runs an employee-based W-2 caregiver model with bonded, insured, background-checked staff and 24/7 on-call support. Operations are supported by ClearCare Online for caregiver application and management. Distribution is regional and built on a combination of SEO-optimized local service pages, content marketing, social media, community partnerships (Family Caregiver Alliance, JFCS East Bay, Cancer Support Community, Northern California Nursing Academy), referral funnels from healthcare providers and hospice agencies, and an exclusive transportation partnership with Baker's Transit for wheelchair and gurney work.

Name

Beacon Home Care

Legal name

Beacon Home Care, Inc.

Website

https://beaconhomecare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Beacon Home Care is a privately held, non-medical in-home senior care agency in the San Francisco Bay Area, offering hourly, live-in, and 24-hour caregiver services to seniors, disabled adults, hospice patients, and family caregivers across 7-10 counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Home Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Home Health Care Services (62161), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAEAB

Personal Care / Non-Medical Home Care (Private Duty)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Home Health & Hospice Providers

SECONDARYHLADAGAG

Dementia/Alzheimer’s In-Home Care (Non-Medical)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Non-Medical In-Home Care & Personal Care

SECONDARYHSABAHAB

Live-In Care (Single Caregiver, 24-Hour Presence)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Live-In & 24/7 In-Home Care

SECONDARYHSABAHAI

Short-Term & Temporary 24/7 In-Home Care (Bridge Coverage)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Live-In & 24/7 In-Home Care

SECONDARYHSABABAK

Post-Operative Personal Care Support (Non-Clinical)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Personal Care Assistance (ADLs)

SECONDARYHSABAFAF

Non-Hospice Serious-Illness / Community-Based Palliative Care (In-Home)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Hospice & Palliative In-Home Care

Keywords

• Non-medical home care
• Senior in-home care
• Elderly companion care
• Respite care services
• Live-in caregiver services

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Hourly In-Home Care: Flexible hourly care services where caregivers visit for specific periods throughout the day or week. No hourly minimums in select service areas. Typically $38-$50+ per hour in the Bay Area.
2. Live-In Home Care: Continuous 24/7 care with a dedicated caregiver residing in the client's home, providing personalized assistance throughout the day and night.
3. 24-Hour Care: Round-the-clock rotating shifts of caregivers ensuring someone is always awake and available for clients with advanced needs.
4. Adult Respite Care: Short-term relief services for family caregivers, available by the hour, overnight, weekends, or 24/7 for extended coverage.
5. Transportation Services: Non-medical transportation and escort services for seniors to medical appointments, errands, and social visits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Beacon Home Care provides non-medical in-home care to seniors and adults with special needs across the San Francisco Bay Area. Care is delivered by W-2 employed caregivers through three primary models — hourly visits, live-in care, and 24-hour rotating shifts — supplemented by specialty programs for dementia, hospice, palliative, surgical recovery, and adult respite. Services are coordinated via a free in-home assessment, personalized care plan, caregiver matching, and ongoing supervision.

Product overview

Beacon Home Care is a non-medical in-home senior care agency offering a comprehensive suite of care services. The core service model comprises three primary care delivery options: Hourly Home Care (flexible visits with no hourly minimums), 24-Hour Home Care (rotating shift coverage), and Live-in Home Care (dedicated caregiver residing in the home). These foundational services are complemented by specialized offerings including Personal Care, Companion Care, Mobility and Transfer Assistance, Meal Preparation, Light Housekeeping, Medication Reminders, Transportation and Escort Services, and Errands and Shopping. The company also provides specialty care for Dementia/Alzheimer's, Hospice Support, Palliative Care, Surgical Recovery, and Adult Respite. Services are coordinated through a free in-home assessment, personalized care plan development, caregiver matching, and ongoing check-ins to ensure care quality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hourly Home Care Flexible in-home care where professional caregivers visit for specific periods during the day or week, providing personalized assistance without a round-the-clock commitment. No hourly minimums in select service areas; designed for seniors and adults with special needs in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Live-in Home Care A dedicated professional caregiver resides in the client's home, providing personalized assistance with daily activities, companionship, and safety monitoring 24 hours a day. Suited to seniors with complex needs who benefit from consistent, continuous coverage.
• 24-Hour Home Care Continuous around-the-clock care with rotating shifts of caregivers available day, evening, and overnight, ensuring someone is always awake and present. Appropriate for seniors with advanced dementia, fall risk, complex medical conditions, or those in hospice requiring constant support.
• Adult Respite Care Short- and long-term relief for primary caregivers, providing professional care for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities, chronic illnesses, memory loss, or aging-related needs. Available by the hour, overnight, weekends, or 24/7 for extended coverage.
• Personal Care Non-medical assistance with personal hygiene including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and continence care, supporting independence while maintaining dignity for seniors and adults with disabilities.
• Mobility and Transfer Assistance Trained caregivers assist with safe movement from bed to chair, in and out of bathrooms, and around the home using proper safety techniques, gait belts, and mobility aids to prevent falls and maintain independence.
• Meal Preparation Nutritional meal planning, preparation, and dining assistance to ensure seniors receive proper nutrition aligned with their preferences and dietary requirements.
• Light Housekeeping Non-medical household support including laundry, dishes, linens, dusting, trash removal, and room tidying to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment.
• Medication Reminders Caregivers provide timely reminders for prescribed medications, helping seniors maintain their medication schedules without administering medications.
• Companion Care Meaningful social engagement, conversation, and emotional support to combat isolation and depression, including encouragement of activities and maintenance of social connections.
• Transportation and Escort Services Door-through-door travel assistance to medical appointments, therapy, errands, and social visits. Caregivers assist with transfers, wait during visits, and escort clients back home safely, with an exclusive Baker's Transit partnership for wheelchair and gurney transport.
• Dementia and Alzheimer's Care Specialized support for Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia including routine establishment, safe redirection techniques, wandering prevention, and communication approaches tailored to each stage of cognitive decline.
• Hospice Care Assistance Non-medical companion and personal care support that complements hospice agencies' clinical services, including positioning, comfort routines, incontinence care, and compassionate presence for individuals and families at end of life.
• Palliative Care Assistance Supportive non-medical care focused on relief from the symptoms and stress of serious illness, improving quality of life for both the individual and their family.
• Surgical Recovery Care Post-hospitalization and post-surgical assistance supporting recovery at home, including mobility assistance, medication reminders, meal preparation, and coordination with healthcare providers.
• Errands and Shopping Assistance with grocery shopping, pharmacy pickups, banking, and other essential errands to reduce stress and maintain independence for clients across the Bay Area.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Northern California Nursing AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration providing opportunities for caregivers to further their careers and expand training in healthcare through the Northern California Nursing Academy program.
• Cancer Support CommunityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud sponsor of the Cancer Support Community Hope Walk & Community Fair, supporting cancer patients and families in the Bay Area.
• Family Caregiver AlliancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDedicated partner and recognized provider of the Family Caregiver Alliance, supporting family caregivers with resources and respite services.
• Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay (JFCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistinguished partner with JFCS East Bay providing home care services to older adults and families in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
• Baker's TransitcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive partnership with Baker's Transit to provide wheelchair and gurney transportation throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, bridging gaps in transportation services for clients with mobility needs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Right at Home: International franchise providing in-home companionship, personal care, and specialty care for seniors and adults with disabilities. Comparable to Beacon on hourly/respite/24-hour offerings and target families.
• BrightStar Care: Franchise offering both medical and non-medical home care, including personal care, dementia, and 24-hour support. Comparable to Beacon on non-medical offerings and senior-focused service delivery.
• 24 Hour Home Care: Large California-based non-medical home care agency with significant SoCal presence and growing footprint. Comparable to Beacon on hourly/live-in/24-hour services, California HCO licensing, and private-pay model.
• Home Instead Senior Care: Largest U.S. franchise network of non-medical in-home senior care services, with multiple Bay Area franchise locations. Directly comparable to Beacon on service model, target customer (private-pay families), and non-medical personal care offerings.
• Comfort Keepers: International franchise providing in-home companion and personal care for seniors, including Alzheimer's/dementia and respite. Direct competitor to Beacon on service mix and private-duty non-medical positioning.
• Visiting Angels: National franchise system providing non-medical companion, personal, and respite senior care. Comparable to Beacon on hourly/live-in service delivery, private-pay model, and franchise-led local presence.
• Senior Helpers: National franchise specializing in senior in-home care, Alzheimer's/dementia, Parkinson's, and respite services. Direct peer on private-duty non-medical model with Bay Area and California franchise presence.
• Home Care Assistance: Premium in-home senior care provider with strong California and Bay Area presence, offering hourly and live-in care plus specialized dementia (Cognitive Therapeutics Method) and hospital-to-home transition services. Direct peer to Beacon on premium positioning and continuum of care.
• SYNERGY HomeCare: National franchise providing non-medical personal care, companion, and live-in services with strong focus on family communication. Comparable to Beacon on private-duty non-medical model and California franchise presence.

Broad incumbents

• Interim HealthCare (Personal Care division): Established national provider with both skilled home health and non-medical personal care services. Comparable to Beacon on personal care, respite, and 24-hour offerings, though broader portfolio includes hospice and home health.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BeaconHomeCare
• Facebookfacebook.com/186621371382278
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/beacon-home-care-california

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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