Personalized Caregiving Services in Alameda, Oakland, Berkeley, and Emeryville
Helping Alameda Seniors Live Independently With Dignity
Caring for your loved one shouldn’t feel overwhelming.
At FirstLight Home Care of Alameda, our caregivers provide compassionate, reliable support that helps seniors stay independent and comfortable at home. From friendly companionship to hands-on personal care, we tailor every visit to your family’s needs.
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Alameda’s Trusted Source for Personalized Home Care
At FirstLight Home Care of Alameda, we’re honored to care for families throughout our community—helping older adults live comfortably, safely, and independently at home. Our caregivers proudly serve Alameda and neighboring areas like Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, Hayward, Richmond, and San Leandro.
Learn more about our personalized in-home care options below and discover how we can make each day brighter for your loved one.
24-Hour Home Care, Live In Care & Overnight Care
Whether your loved one needs round-the-clock support or a helping hand through the night, our Alameda caregivers provide comfort and peace of mind at every hour. With local roots and family-centered care, we make sure no one ever has to face the night alone.
Veteran Care
We’re proud to serve those who’ve served our country, offering compassionate, dignified home care for veterans in Alameda and the surrounding East Bay. Our caregivers work closely with VA programs to ensure each veteran receives the respect, support, and daily assistance they deserve.
Dementia Care
Our dementia care in Alameda focuses on familiarity, patience, and calm—creating meaningful moments that honor each person’s story. Guided by Nicole’s personal mission, we help families stay connected through every stage of memory loss.
Respite Care
Caring for someone you love is deeply rewarding—but it’s also hard work. Our Alameda respite care gives family caregivers the break they need to rest, recharge, and return with renewed energy and peace of mind.
Personal Care & Companion Care for Seniors
From help with daily routines to friendly conversation that brightens the day, our Alameda caregivers treat every client like family. With a team built on both compassion and healthcare experience, we bring warmth and reliability to every visit.
Rehab & Recovery Care
After surgery, illness, or a hospital stay, recovery is smoother with the right support at home. Our Alameda-based caregivers coordinate with your healthcare team to ensure comfort, safety, and steady progress every step of the way.
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Client Reviews
I can’t say enough good things about FirstLight of Alameda. Abia was so helpful when we were first looking for a companion for my mom, who has dementia but wants to be as independent as possible. Abia really listened to our needs and took a lot of care to find the right person for my mom, who at first insisted she didn’t need any help. Now she looks forward to her time with her amazing caregiver, Jahna. I recommend them to anyone who needs help caring for a loved one. They understood our situation and continue to be very responsive and supportive.
We are so happy with the care and service we received from FirstLight Home Care for my Mother in Law! From the beginning Nicole, Abia and our caregiver Tamoisha were very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. They went above and beyond! We truly appreciate all the help and care they provided, especially because we live in Southern California. I highly recommend Firstlight Home Care in Alameda!!
I used this place for my dad who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and they were amazing! Kept him engaged, easy to work with, and made sure he was safe. Nice and professional. I’d highly recommend them!
They found a wonderful caregiver for us right away. Donovan is beyond awesome. We are delighted. He is experienced, kind, and does great at remembering the important unique details. Thank you!
This was my first experience arranging home care for my mom, and FirstLight has been fantastic. Her caregiver, Kay, has been amazing — I tell her all the time how lucky we are to have her. She’s so patient, kind, and genuinely cares for my mom’s well-being. The Director of Operations, Abia, has also been wonderful to work with — responsive, professional, and compassionate. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to support our family.
When I did a Google.search to locate home health care for my husband, First Light Home Health Care cane up in my search. The owner Nicole contacted me promptly and we established that their agency is experienced working with PERS long term insurance. Albia came to our home to do our assessment and a person was chosen that would best meet our needs. Albia’s communication is excellent and the entire process working together has been seamless, professional and caring. We are Very satisfied with their service.
A great team of caring, skillful and supportive caregivers, a helpful and responsive office staff, and timely and complete claim submittals to our long term care insurance company.
John and his team at Firstlight home care has been a tremendous help for our family. They were able to staff and care for my dad when we were struggling to find coverage. Their aids have been professional and friendly. I would recommend them over and over.
We have had the pleasure of working with First Light Home Care of Alameda for my aging father. The owner Nicole Freeman has been such a blessing. Her attention to detail and her helpful information dealing the VA and providing home care options is the reason we decided to go with her agency. Wr never felt alone during this process. Nicole placed us with one of her associates Aung and we just fell in love with him! He has so much patience when dealing with my dad and he pays close attention to all my dads needs. This is a first for my family to have to have a home health care aid and we truly won First Light placing Aung with our family. Again!!! Such a blessing…..
Thank You! Thank You for taking such excellent care of our loved one….a person that means so much to us!
God Bless you all!
Nicole (Owner), Aung (Home Aid), John (Scheduler)…
Sincerely,
The Raine Family! 💜
I’m very pleased with the personal care I receive from FirstLight Home Care. The office staff is very considerate of my needs and keep me informed. FirstLight assigned an excellent caregiver to me who is wonderful — patient, compassionate, kind, knowledgeable and treats me with respect. I highly recommend FirstLight Home Care.
FirstLight Home Care of Alameda provided kind and attentive caregivers for my Mother. Nicole was very professional and did a great job matching caregivers with my Mother’s personality.
FirstLight Home Care has been so helpful in providing reliable, consistent care for my mom. We were new to home care and received so much helpful information from the FirstLight team. The communication and trustworthiness of the company helped us feel at ease and would highly recommend this agency to any family looking for care for a loved one.
I received excellent care from the providers from First Light Home Care. They assisted me with all things I needed done. I’m definitely happy that I chose First Light.
The entire team at FirstLight was amazing when I needed to set up care for my mother. They were all very responsive, professional, caring, efficient and FLEXIBLE which is exactly what you want in a caregiving team.
The staff of FirstLight of Alameda have gone out of their way to help me with the experience of getting a caregiver for my husband, who has dementia. It took my husband awhile to get used to the idea of even having someone new in our home, and it took a little longer than expected to find the right number of hours and the right caregiver. They also worked closely with me to submit forms to our insurance company. Albert, the Manager, followed up frequently to make sure things were going smoothly. I’m very happy with the overall service.
Nicole, Kyle and the team at First Light did amazing work. The staff was very professional, efficient, caring and supportive.
Very well run by Nicole, who showed flexibility in setting up care for my mother. She is very happy with the assistance she gets three mornings a week from Jenny
I have been very impressed with thee quality of home support workers recruited by FirstLight Home Care Alameda. They consistently provide a sense of safety; are able to anticipate my needs; and carry out whatever tasks are needed to make my life a little easier – all this with a sense of quiet efficiency.
Working at FirstLight has been amazing since the beginning. I feel appreciated and have a support system that genuinely wants me to succeed. After being a caregiver for seven years, I feel grateful for the opportunity I have been given and to be with a place that offers so much. I forgot what it was like to go to work excited until I joined FirstLight. 10/10.
Having my FirstLight caregiver has been great. She helps with all the tasks I need and cleans up areas that are so hard to clean. I am so appreciative of FirstLight.
A healthcare provider with innovative strategies that align with providing compassionate and quality care. A passionate team that goes beyond lengths to assure that the clients receive the care services they require. A company of professional caregivers that are ready to serve and to deliver the best quality care their clients deserve. Highly recommended!
Would highly recommend FirstLight Home Care! The owner shows great compassion for this line of work and I trust she will go to lengths to make sure any loved one is taken care of.
They have been excellent at finding very good caregivers on short notice and helping me maneuver through the complexities of dealing with claims, invoices and dealing with the health insurance companies.
These people will come through for your family. The owner is an incredibly kind and compassionate woman who will literally do whatever she can to ensure that our clients are well taken care of. Highly recommend!
FIRST LIGHT HOME CARE HAS BEEN A LIFE SAVER SINCE MY HUSBAND GOT DISCHARGE FROM THE HOSPITAL . THE CARE GIVERS ARE PATIENT, UNDERSTANDING AND CARING.THANK YOU!
They gave me everything I wanted. No hassles. Went through the VA and they held my hand through step by step. What a relief to find a company that cares.
Our Partners
FirstLight Home Care of Alameda is proud to support organizations that align with our Culture of Care and our mission to ensure every adult has the care needed to age with comfort, dignity and independence in the place they call home.
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Caring for Families Throughout Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, and the East Bay
Our Alameda-based caregivers proudly serve nearby communities—bringing compassion, reliability, and peace of mind to every home.
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Why Choose FirstLight Home Care in Alameda, CA?
Choosing FirstLight Home Care of Alameda means choosing compassionate care from neighbors who truly understand your family’s needs. Founded by Alameda native Nicole Freeman, our team combines heartfelt connection with real healthcare experience to deliver exceptional support at home.
We’re here to keep families together, protect independence, and bring peace of mind to every household we serve.
Let’s Create a Care Plan That Feels Right for Your Family
FirstLight Home Care of Alameda provides personalized, compassionate in-home care that helps seniors stay safe, independent, and comfortable right where they belong—at home. Our caregivers bring both skill and heart to every visit, offering the same care and respect they’d give their own families.
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