Caring Haven

03/25/2026

Today is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day.

Quality care does not have a single face. At Caring Haven, we serve clients across a wide range of needs, abilities, and backgrounds -- because everyone deserves to be cared for with skill, dignity, and respect.

To every individual and family navigating life with cerebral palsy: you are seen, you are valued, and you deserve care that meets you where you are.

03/23/2026

If your family is considering home care, here are four questions every agency should be able to answer clearly:

1. Are your caregivers registered with the state and background checked?
2. What happens if our regular caregiver calls out?
3. How do you handle emergencies or changes in a client's condition?
4. How will we stay informed about the care being provided?

A good agency welcomes these questions. Transparency is not optional -- it is the foundation of trust.

At Caring Haven, we have answers ready.

03/22/2026

Support caregivers this Wednesday at all Panda Express locations.

Use code 9011275.

03/21/2026

We love this! Go Nikki! 🌺

Bay Area Founder Launches 24/7 Caregiver Support Line to Address Care Gap for Black Families

03/20/2026

I did not set out to start a home care agency.

I became a caregiver first -- for my grandmother. And in that experience, I learned what it feels like to need help and not know where to turn. To trust a stranger with someone you love. To hope that the person walking through the door actually cares.

That is why Caring Haven exists. Not just to fill shifts -- but to show up with intention, dignity, and heart.

Every caregiver on our team carries that mission with them.

Nikki, CEO

03/19/2026

Learning.

Did you know you may be able to get paid for the care you are already providing?

Many family caregivers spend hours every day helping a loved one bathe, dress, eat, manage medications, and get around, and they do it without any compensation. What most people don’t know is that programs exist in nearly every state that can change that.

Through Medicaid and other state-funded programs, family members, including adult children and in some states even spouses, may qualify to be paid as an official caregiver for their loved one.

These programs go by different names depending on where you live: Consumer Directed Care, Self-Directed Services, Cash and Counseling, and others. The details vary by state, but the core idea is the same: you choose your caregiver, and that caregiver can be you.

A few things to know:

Most programs require the person receiving care to have Medicaid or meet income eligibility requirements

Program names, availability, and pay rates vary by state

Some states have waiting lists; others do not

Spouses are eligible in some states but not all

Not sure what’s available where you live?

That’s exactly what Caregiver OneCall is here for. We offer free, 24/7 navigation support to help family caregivers find programs like these and take the next steps.

Call or visit us at caregiveronecall.org.

03/18/2026

What does Caring Haven look for in every caregiver we hire?

It goes beyond skills. We look for people who show up with patience and presence. Who treat every client like a person -- not a task list. Who communicate clearly, ask questions when unsure, and leave the home better than they found it.

Technical skills can be taught. Character cannot.

If you are a family looking for care, this is the standard you deserve. If you are a caregiver who leads with heart, we want to hear from you.

03/17/2026

Did you know some family caregivers may qualify for FREE respite through Medicare?

If you’re caring for a loved one living with dementia or cognitive impairment, this program may be able to give you something you desperately need: a break.

Through Caring Haven’s 4-hour respite service, a trained caregiver comes to your home so you can step away, rest, and recharge without worry.

Here’s what you need to know:

To qualify, your loved one must have a dementia diagnosis or cognitive impairment and be enrolled in traditional Medicare (Part A and B ).

They cannot be in hospice, a nursing home, or the PACE program.

Getting started is simple. No complicated paperwork. We just need either a Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) number or Social Security Number to check eligibility.

That’s it. We handle the rest.

You show up every single day for someone you love. Let us show up for you.

Call us to find out if you qualify.
📞 925.331.0590

03/16/2026

As the weather heats up, our seniors need extra care and attention. We’ve put together a summer heat safety guide to help families keep their loved ones safe, hydrated, and comfortable this season.

Share this with someone who may need it. 🌞

At Caring Haven, our caregivers are trained to watch for heat-related warning signs and provide the support your family needs all summer long.

03/16/2026

Every caregiver should know exactly what they are – and are not – authorized to do.

California’s Department of Social Services publishes an official fact sheet outlining the services non-medical home care aides may provide, including guidance on medication reminders and personal care tasks.

Knowing your scope of practice protects you, your client, and your agency.

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