Home Care
in San Leandro
Personalized Care That Brings Comfort Home
From Our Family’s Struggle to Your Peace of Mind
When Nicole Freeman’s grandfather needed home care, she struggled to find an agency she could depend on to keep him safe and independent. That’s why she started FirstLight: to give your family the reliable, heartfelt care she once searched for herself.
We’re proud to offer home care in San Leandro, rooted in experience, compassion, and community. As one of the few women- and minority-owned agencies in the Bay Area, we take pride in our local roots and our team’s expertise, caring for your loved one as we would our own.
Medicare GUIDE Program — Now Available in Richmond
FirstLight Home Care of Alameda is one of the only home care agencies in Alameda County and Contra Costa County approved to deliver the Medicare GUIDE Program through our partnership with PocketRN. This landmark CMS initiative provides eligible clients with:
- A dedicated Nurse For Life — available 24/7 by phone or video
- Up to 72 hours of free annual respite care — covered by Medicare at $0 out-of-pocket cost (hours reset every July 1st)
- Medication management and clinical oversight
- Care coordination with physicians and specialists
- Caregiver education and family support
Eligibility: Traditional Medicare (Parts A & B), dementia diagnosis, and residing at home or in an assisted living community.
We’ve Been There, and We’re Here to Help. Speak With A Care Specialist.
We know what it’s like to worry about your aging loved one, and we’re here to provide the peace of mind you deserve. Give us a call today—let’s talk about your family’s needs.
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Trusted Care, Founded By an Alameda Native
Raised in Alameda, Nicole built FirstLight on the same values that shaped her life here: family, faith, and community. That’s why our mission is deeply personal, creating a dependable, compassionate support system that families in San Leandro and the East Bay can count on, including those in nearby communities like Hayward and Oakland.
We’ve turned our lived experience into a standard of care you can trust, provided by a local team who treats your loved one with the same respect, dignity, and kindness they’d give their own family.
Supporting Your Family With Flexible Care: Our Services
Whether you need help a few hours a week or around-the-clock support, we provide dependable, compassionate home care to keep your loved one safe and independent at home.
When personal care tasks start to feel overwhelming, our caregivers lend a hand with bathing, dressing, mobility, and personal hygiene. We preserve your loved one’s dignity and independence while keeping them comfortable, confident, and well-cared for each day.
Quiet days at home don’t have to feel lonely. Our caregivers bring warmth and companionship through conversation, shared activities, walks, or simply being there to listen, helping your loved one stay engaged and socially connected.
If your loved one needs consistent support throughout the day or night, our 24-hour care offers constant peace of mind. From early morning support to late-night reassurance, we’re always there when you need us most.
Our memory caregivers help seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia remain safe and comfortable in familiar surroundings. By maintaining routines and offering compassionate guidance, we help reduce confusion and enhance quality of life.
As a family caregiver, you deserve time to rest and recharge. Whether you need a few hours or a few days, our respite caregivers support your loved one while you tend to your own needs.
Specialized Programs & Veterans’ Care
Through programs like VA Aid & Attendance and specialty care for recovery, chronic conditions, or disabilities, we provide expert support that honors our local veterans and meets their unique needs.
Supporting Our Community with The Care We Once Needed
“When my grandfather needed care, watching my family struggle to find someone trustworthy—and enduring the stress and lasting ramifications from that difficult time—I knew something had to change. I left my corporate job because I realized I wanted to make a real impact, not just a paycheck.
In the past two years, being able to help families in my own community stay together, find peace of mind, and keep their loved ones safely at home has been the most fulfilling work of my life. There’s something special about caring for the neighbors who watched you grow up, the community that shaped you.
We’re here to make sure no family has to face these challenges alone.”
— Nicole Freeman, Owner & Founder, FirstLight Home Care Alameda
Proud to Serve San Leandro and the East Bay
Our dedicated caregivers bring warmth, reliability, and peace of mind to every home we serve, including these cities and the surrounding areas:
Peace of Mind Starts with A Start the Conversation. Contact Us Today!
You’ve spent countless hours caring for your loved one—let us lighten that load. With FirstLight, you’ll have a trusted team by your side, providing the same warmth, patience, and dedication you give every day.
Peace of mind starts with a conversation. Schedule Your Free Consultation Today.
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