Alzheimer's and Dementia Home Care

Memory care that honors who they are.

When someone you love starts forgetting — names, meals, the way home — everything shifts. The fear is real. The exhaustion is real. And the questions keep coming: Is this normal aging? Do we need help? What kind of help?

All Heart Home Care provides compassionate Alzheimer’s and dementia home care across San Diego County.  We’re a nurse-led, veteran-owned home care agency that’s been serving families like yours since 2014 — and we understand what you’re going through. 

Our caregivers are specially trained in memory care, and every care plan is built around your loved one’s unique personality, history, and stage of memory loss. Whether you need a few hours of weekly support or around-the-clock 24-hour care, we’re here.

You shouldn't have to do this alone.

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is one of the hardest things a family can face. The mood swings, the wandering, the repeated questions, the moments when they don’t recognize you — it takes a toll that most people don’t talk about. Over 6.9 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and the majority of their care falls on family members who were never trained for this.

You don’t need to be their nurse, their safety net, and their companion all at once. Our Alzheimer’s and dementia home care gives your family the skilled, consistent support that keeps your loved one safe — and gives you room to breathe.

What our caregivers actually do every day.

Alzheimer’s and dementia home care isn’t a checklist. It’s adapting — in real time — to a person whose needs, mood, and abilities can change by the hour. Here’s what that looks like with All Heart Home Care:

Keep them safe.

Wandering is one of the most dangerous behaviors in Alzheimer's — up to 60% of people with dementia will wander at some point. Our caregivers provide attentive supervision, calming redirection, and help families make practical safety adjustments at home like securing doors, improving lighting, and removing tripping hazards.

Manage confusion with patience.

When your loved one forgets where they are, what day it is, or who you are, our caregivers respond with kindness — never frustration. We use visual cues like labeled cabinets, photo calendars, and consistent daily routines to reinforce familiarity and reduce anxiety.

Handle behavioral changes with skill.

Mood swings, agitation, paranoia, sundowning — these are the brain's response to confusion, not intentional behavior. Our caregivers are trained in redirection techniques, music therapy, and environmental adjustments that ease distress and create calm.

Bridge communication gaps.

As dementia progresses, words become harder to find. Our caregivers use calm tone, simple sentences, patient listening, and nonverbal cues to maintain connection — helping your loved one feel heard and respected even when language fades.

Bring purpose to the day.

Engagement isn't optional in dementia care — it's essential. Our caregivers guide your loved one through activities matched to their interests and abilities: listening to familiar music, looking through photo albums, gardening, cooking simple recipes, working on puzzles, or just sitting together with a cup of tea. These moments matter. They stimulate memory, support cognitive function, lift mood, and restore dignity.

Every aspect of our Alzheimer’s and dementia home care is personalized. A retired teacher gets different activities than a lifelong gardener. A client in early-stage Alzheimer’s gets a different level of support than someone in late-stage dementia. We meet your loved one exactly where they are.

Trained caregivers who treat your loved one like family.

Every caregiver on our team completes specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia home care training before working with any client. Our experienced nursing staff provides hands-on education on the stages of Alzheimer’s disease, communication techniques, behavioral management, emergency protocols, and sundowning strategies. This isn’t a one-time seminar — it’s ongoing training supervised by clinical leadership.

But training only gets you so far. What sets our caregivers apart is heart. They show up with patience. They remember that your mom loved Frank Sinatra. They know your dad feels calmer when they sit on the porch together after lunch. They become familiar faces in a world that feels increasingly unfamiliar — and that consistency is everything in Alzheimer’s and dementia home care.

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Alzheimer's and dementia home care that evolves at every stage.

Alzheimer’s and dementia are progressive, and what your family needs today won’t be what you need a year from now. Our care plans grow with your loved one — so you never have to start over with a new provider.

Early stage: Your loved one is still fairly independent but may be starting to forget appointments, misplace items, or struggle with complex tasks. We provide companionship, medication reminders, meal preparation, transportation, and light housekeeping — building trust with a consistent caregiver while routines are still familiar.

Mid-stage: Daily assistance becomes essential. Personal care, structured routines, safety supervision, and meaningful activities fill the day. Wandering and sundowning may increase. We also provide respite care so family caregivers can rest — because you can’t pour from an empty cup.

Late stage: Your loved one needs comprehensive support for nearly every aspect of daily living. Our 24-hour care provides constant, attentive presence — assistance with feeding, repositioning, comfort measures, and dignity through every moment. We coordinate closely with hospice teams when that becomes appropriate.

At every stage, our Alzheimer’s and dementia home care is built around one principle: your loved one deserves to feel safe, known, and valued — no matter how far the disease progresses.

Why San Diego families trust All Heart Home Care.

Let's talk about what your family needs.

You’ve been carrying this. The worry, the late nights, the guilt of wondering if you’re doing enough. We see it in every family we work with — and we want you to know: reaching out isn’t giving up. It’s getting your loved one the care they deserve.

We invite you to schedule a free, no-obligation in-home consultation. We’ll listen to your situation, answer your questions, and build a customized Alzheimer’s and dementia home care plan tailored to your loved one’s needs—not a one-size-fits-all package.

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Call us today at (619) 736-4677 to speak with a care coordinator. At All Heart Home Care, we’re here with heart, expertise, and hope — ready to walk beside your family every step of the way.

Frequently asked questions about Alzheimer's and dementia home care.

What's the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia?

Dementia is an umbrella term for symptoms like memory loss, confusion, and impaired judgment that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of all cases. Other types include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. All forms benefit from specialized care that adapts as the condition progresses.

Our Alzheimer’s and dementia home care rates start at $37 per hour, with pricing based on shift length — longer, consistent shifts receive a lower hourly rate. For visits under four hours, we offer a flat per-visit rate of $175. Families needing 24-hour care pay $960 per day with no overtime fees. We provide exact pricing over the phone during your first call — no in-home visit required. Visit our pricing page for full details.

Common signs include wandering or getting lost, forgetting medications, struggling with personal hygiene, increased agitation or aggression, frequent falls, or caregiver burnout in the family. You don’t have to wait for a crisis. Starting Alzheimer’s and dementia home care early builds routines and caregiver trust before needs become more complex.

Research shows that familiar environments reduce agitation and confusion in people with dementia. At home, your loved one benefits from one-on-one attention, personalized routines, and surroundings they’ve known for years. Facilities offer round-the-clock staffing, but with shared attention across many residents. For most families, in-home care—especially with 24-hour support when needed—offers the best combination of safety, comfort, and quality of life.

Medicare typically does not cover non-medical in-home care like companionship, personal care, or dementia supervision. However, long-term care insurance often does. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit, which can provide over $2,000 per month toward care. California’s Medi-Cal IHSS program offers limited coverage for eligible individuals. Our care coordinators can help you navigate these options.

Every care plan is different, but a typical day might include morning help with bathing and dressing, a home-cooked breakfast, medication reminders, a cognitive activity such as puzzles or music, a short walk, lunch preparation, afternoon companionship, such as gardening or looking through photos, and evening meal support and bedtime routines. Our caregivers maintain a consistent structure—essential for reducing anxiety—while remaining flexible when your loved one has a difficult day.

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Additional FAQ's on Digital Home Care System

Yes. HITRUST CSF Certified security—same gold standard hospitals use. More secure than paper.

Extremely rare (99.9% uptime), but caregivers can work in offline mode if connectivity is temporarily lost. Care continues without interruption. Documentation syncs automatically when connection returns.

Caregivers document throughout their shift in real-time. Notes are typically finalized and visible in Family Room within minutes of the caregiver clocking out.

We can set up Family Room accounts for as many family members as you want—local siblings, children in other states, anyone you authorize. Everyone sees the same information. No limit on number of accounts.

Yes. Family Room includes secure document storage. Upload medical records, insurance cards, POLST forms, medication lists, doctor’s instructions, photos—anything important. All authorized family members can access these documents. No more searching for forms.

We update the digital care plan immediately, and all caregivers receive instant notification of changes. This is one of the biggest advantages over paper—updates reach everyone simultaneously, not gradually over days or weeks.

Absolutely. Family Room is a tool for families who want it, not a replacement for human connection. We’re always reachable by phone at (619) 736-4677. Many families use both—portal for quick updates, phone calls for detailed conversations.

We train every caregiver on the WellSky mobile app before their first shift. The app is intuitive—designed specifically for caregivers, not engineers. If someone can text and use GPS navigation, they can use our caregiver app. And we provide ongoing support.

Yes. The Family Room care calendar shows upcoming shifts with caregiver names and times. You’ll know exactly who’s coming and when. No more surprise caregiver switches.

Use the two-way messaging feature in Family Room. Send your message, and the caregiver receives an instant notification on their mobile app. They’ll see it and can respond or confirm receipt immediately.

Yes. All notes are searchable. Want to see every mention of “appetite” from the past month? Type it in the search bar and find all relevant notes instantly. No more flipping through pages of handwritten entries.

You can access the complete care history from the day Family Room access began. Review notes from last week, last month, or since care started. Historical data helps identify patterns over time.

Family members cannot delete caregiver documentation—that’s protected and maintained by All Heart for record-keeping purposes. You can delete your own uploaded documents, but we can often recover those if needed within a certain timeframe.

With your authorization, we can provide limited Family Room access to healthcare providers. This allows better coordination between home care and medical teams. You control exactly who has access and what they can see.

Family Room works both ways. You can access it through any web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) on your computer, or download the mobile app for easier access on your phone or tablet. Your choice.

All authorized Family Room users see the same care information—we can’t create different access levels for different family members. However, you (as the primary contact) control who gets Family Room access in the first place. If family dynamics are challenging, you decide who receives login credentials.

The messaging system shows when messages are delivered and read. You’ll see confirmation that the caregiver received and opened your message. For critical information, you can also call our office to ensure the message was received.

Yes. You can print individual shift notes, date ranges, or specific types of documentation (like Change of Condition reports) directly from Family Room. Useful for doctor appointments or insurance purposes.

If your loved one transitions to hospice, hospital, or another care setting, we can maintain your Family Room access for a transition period so you have complete records. After care ends, we provide a final data export if requested, then access is closed according to your wishes and legal requirements.

Yes. Family Room is accessible from anywhere with internet connection. If you’re traveling abroad, you can still check on your loved one’s care. The system works globally.

Family Room doesn’t support selective information sharing—all authorized users see the same care documentation. For private family communications, you’d need to use personal email, phone, or text outside the Family Room system.

Change of Condition reports automatically alert you when caregivers document significant health changes. For custom alerts (like specific behaviors or situations), talk to our office—we may be able to add special flags to your loved one’s care plan that trigger notifications.

We typically set up Family Room access during your initial care planning meeting, before the first caregiver shift. You’ll have login credentials and a brief tutorial on how to use the portal. Most families are viewing their first shift notes within 24 hours of care beginning.

Complete Security & Privacy Information

HITRUST CSF Certification - What This Means

HITRUST CSF (Common Security Framework) is the most rigorous security certification in healthcare. It's harder to achieve than HIPAA compliance alone. This certification requires:

Why it matters: If it’s secure enough for hospital patient records, it’s secure enough for your loved one’s care information.

Bank-Level Encryption Explained

Data in Storage (At Rest):

Data in Transmission (In Transit):

What this means: Even if someone intercepted the data (extremely unlikely), they would only see scrambled, unreadable information.

Strict Access Controls

Who Can See What

Family Member Access:

Caregiver Access:

Staff Access:

Audit Trail:

HIPAA Compliance - Federal Protection

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes federal standards for protecting health information. Our compliance includes:

Privacy Rule Compliance:

Security Rule Compliance:

Breach Notification:

Business Associate Agreements:

Continuous Backup & Disaster Recovery

Automated Backups:

Redundancy:

Disaster Recovery Plan:

What this guarantees: Your loved one’s care information is never truly lost. Even if an entire data center were destroyed, complete backups exist elsewhere.

99.9% Uptime Guarantee

What “99.9% uptime” means:

Monitoring:

If the system goes down:

Multi-Factor Authentication (Optional)

For families who want extra security, we can enable multi-factor authentication (MFA):

Mobile Device Security

Caregiver Phones:

Your Devices:

Security Incident Response

In the extremely unlikely event of a security concern:

Digital vs. Paper Security Comparison

Security Concern
Paper Binders
WellSky_Color

Who can read it?

Anyone who enters the home

Only authorized users

Can it be lost?

✔︎ — permanently

— backed up continuously

Can it be damaged?

✔︎ — spills, fires, floods

— stored digitally

Is access tracked?

✔︎ Access logged & audited

Encryption protection?

✔︎ — bank-level encryption

Updates reach everyone?

— printing/distribution delays

✔︎ — instant notification

Survives disasters?

✔︎ — redundant backups

HIPAA compliant?

— difficult to prove

✔︎ — certified & audited

Can be accidentally discarded?

✔︎

— requires a password

Verdict: Digital is significantly more secure than paper in every measurable way.

Common Security Questions

"What if I forget my password?"

Secure password reset process via email or phone verification. We verify your identity before resetting access.

"Can hackers access the system?"

Multiple layers of security make unauthorized access extremely difficult. Regular penetration testing simulates attacks to identify and fix vulnerabilities before hackers can exploit them.

"What if my phone is stolen?"

Change your password immediately from any other device. The thief would still need your password to access Family Room.

"Can All Heart staff see my credit card information?"

No. Payment processing is handled by a separate, PCI-compliant payment processor. We never see or store your full credit card number.

"What happens to the data if I stop using All Heart?"

Your data is retained according to legal requirements (typically 7 years for healthcare records), then securely deleted. You can request a copy of your data at any time.

This isn’t just secure—it’s among the most secure systems available in healthcare.

Your information is safer in our digital system than it ever was in a paper binder sitting on a kitchen counter.

Complete Care Plan Contents:

Care Goals & Priorities

Emergency Contact Information

Medical Conditions & Health History

Mental Health & Cognitive Status

Medications & Supplements

Mobility & Transfers

Personal Care Routines

Meal Preparation & Dietary Needs

Daily Routines & Schedules

Activities & Engagement

Home Environment Details

Transportation & Driving

Additional Important Information

This comprehensive information ensures every caregiver provides consistent, personalized care from day one.

Tracking health changes that matter.

The Change of Condition form documents significant shifts in your loved one’s health—new symptoms, changes in mobility, behavioral differences, or improvements in their condition. This isn’t about minor day-to-day variations; it’s about meaningful changes that physicians, families, and caregivers need to know about.

Why have a separate form for this?

Instead of searching through weeks of caregiver narratives to find when symptoms started or conditions changed, this form puts all significant health changes in one easy-to-reference place. When doctors ask “when did the difficulty walking begin?” or family members want to understand the progression of a condition, you’ll have clear, dated documentation right at your fingertips.

What gets documented:

Each entry includes:

Why this form matters:

Early detection changes outcomes. When caregivers notice something different—increased confusion, difficulty walking, loss of appetite, or even positive improvements like better mobility—documenting it immediately allows for faster responses.

Your family stays informed about meaningful health changes. Physicians receive accurate updates during appointments instead of relying on memory. Incoming caregivers know exactly what’s changed and what new precautions or assistance your loved one needs.

One form. Complete health timeline. Better care.

Whether tracking a temporary change after a fall or documenting the progression of a chronic condition, the Change of Condition form creates a clear health timeline. This helps everyone—doctors, family members, and our San Diego caregiver team—understand how your loved one’s needs are evolving and respond appropriately.

Proactive monitoring isn’t just good practice. It’s essential senior care.

How the Caregiver Narrative works.

Each caregiver documents their shift using a simple timeline format that captures the essential details of your loved one’s day. This structured approach ensures consistency across all caregivers and makes information easy to find.

What we document in every narrative:

Narrative Format:

Each entry follows this structure:

Why this format works:

This timeline approach provides clear, chronological documentation that’s easy for incoming caregivers to read and understand. Instead of wondering what happened during the previous shift, they can see exactly what your loved one ate, how they felt, what activities they enjoyed, and any health changes observed.

One record. Every shift. Complete continuity.

Whether care is short-term, long-term, or evolving, the Caregiver Narrative ensures nothing gets missed and nothing gets repeated. Your family can review the journal at any time during visits, or we can share photos of recent narratives with long-distance family members who want to stay connected and informed.

Complete transparency and peace of mind, right when you need it.

Your loved one's complete care roadmap, now available digitally.

The All Heart Customized Care Plan is completed during your initial assessment and tailored to your loved one’s specific needs, preferences, mobility level, and safety requirements.

Now fully digital and accessible on every caregiver’s phone.

We’ve gone paperless. Your care plan is accessible through our digital platform—caregivers reference it anytime, anywhere. Updates happen in real-time, so when something changes, every caregiver sees it immediately.

What's included:

Care goals, emergency contacts, medical conditions, mental health & cognitive status, medications & supplements, mobility & transfers, personal care routines, meal prep & dietary needs, daily routines, activities & engagement, and home environment details.

One plan. Every caregiver. Consistent care.

This digital approach ensures every San Diego caregiver has the same accurate, up-to-date information from day one—promoting safety, continuity, and person-centered care.

See how we organize care information. This form becomes your loved one’s digital care roadmap.