Find the Right Caregiver in San Diego for Your Family

At Cheer Home Care, we know every San Diego County family’s needs are unique. That’s why we offer a range of trusted professionals — from daily living support to advanced nursing and recovery therapy — so you always have the right level of care at home.

A Unique Blend of In-Home San Diego Caregivers

Traditional Caregivers

Our Traditional Caregivers provide hands-on support with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, mobility, meal preparation, and companionship. They are compassionate, reliable, and trained to ensure comfort and safety every day.

  • Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility
  • Prepare meals and help with feeding if needed
  • Provide companionship and conversation
  • Support light housekeeping and organization
  • Offer medication reminders (non-clinical)
  • Escort clients to appointments and errands
  • Ensure safety and fall prevention

Executive Caregivers

A unique offering only Cheer offers, Executive Caregivers deliver premium, discreet care for clients recovering from surgery or managing complex needs. With advanced education and professional backgrounds, they provide concierge-level service, strong communication, and seamless coordination with families and care teams.

  • Deliver discreet, concierge-level support for post-op or complex recovery
  • Coordinate schedules, medications, and family communication
  • Provide personal care with added attention to privacy and detail
  • Manage logistics such as transportation and household organization
  • Serve as a point of contact between client, family, and medical professionals

College Companions

Another unique offering only Cheer has, College Companions bring energy, conversation, and friendship into the home. As local undergraduate or graduate students, they offer social and emotional support along with light assistance — a wonderful option for families seeking meaningful companionship.

  • Engage in conversation, games, and social activities
  • Provide companionship during meals, walks, or outings
  • Assist with light household tasks and errands
  • Offer encouragement and emotional support
  • Bring energy and positive interaction to daily routines

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Registered Nurses (RNs)

Registered Nurses provide the highest level of in-home medical care, from overseeing care plans to coordinating directly with physicians. They bring clinical expertise and leadership to ensure complex health needs are carefully managed.

Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)

LVNs deliver skilled nursing care such as medication administration, wound care, and monitoring vital signs. They offer professional, compassionate support while working closely with RNs, doctors, and family caregivers.
  • Administer medications and manage dosing schedules
  • Monitor vital signs and ongoing health conditions
  • Perform wound care and post-surgical checks
  • Provide pain management and symptom control
  • Oversee and adjust individualized care plans
  • Coordinate with physicians, specialists, and family members
  • Supervise caregivers to ensure care quality
  • Educate families on medical conditions and at-home care practices

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Physical Therapists (PT)

PTs help clients regain mobility, strength, and balance after illness, injury, or surgery. Their exercises and guidance focus on restoring independence and reducing pain.

  • Improve mobility, strength, and balance
  • Design and guide rehabilitation exercises
  • Help reduce pain and increase physical independence
  • Support recovery after injury, stroke, or surgery

Occupational Therapists (OT)

OTs teach clients how to adapt daily routines like cooking, grooming, and dressing. They also recommend home modifications and strategies to make everyday life safer and more manageable.

  • Teach clients how to adapt daily routines (cooking, dressing, grooming)
  • Recommend home modifications and adaptive equipment
  • Support independence with fine motor skills and coordination
  • Help clients regain confidence in daily activities

Speech Therapists (ST)

STs assist clients with communication, swallowing, and language recovery after stroke, injury, or illness. They also provide strategies to support memory and cognitive function in dementia care.

  • Improve communication and language skills
  • Support swallowing and eating safety
  • Help with speech recovery after stroke or injury
  • Guide cognitive-communication strategies for memory or dementia care

Find Your Perfect Caregiver

No matter your loved one’s needs, Cheer Home Care has the right professional to help. Let us match your family with the caregiver who will bring comfort, safety, and peace of mind.

Understanding Our Different Types of Caregivers

Every family’s needs are different, and each type of caregiver brings unique strengths. This guide makes it easy to compare roles, price ranges, availability, and the kinds of support you can expect from each caregiver type.

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Caregiver Type Average Weekly Price Availability Best For Conditions / Needs Supported Key Considerations
Traditional Caregivers $1,000-$8,500 Full-time, part-time, days, evenings, overnights Daily living support Assistance with ADLs (bathing, dressing, meals, mobility), companionship Compassionate, reliable, ideal for families needing consistent day-to-day help
Executive Caregivers $1,500-$10,000 Flexible scheduling, including post-surgical recovery blocks High-touch, concierge-level care Post-operative recovery, complex medical needs, clients requiring discreet support Advanced education/professional background, strong communication, premium service
College Companions $500-$1,000 Flexible, often evenings/weekends Social connection and light support Companionship, conversation, outings, errands, light household help Great fit for clients seeking engagement and energy rather than medical care
Nurses (RNs & LVNs) LVN:
$1,500-$15,000
Full-time, part-time, per diem; day/evening/overnight Skilled medical oversight Medication management, wound care, chronic conditions, care plan oversight Licensed professionals who coordinate closely with doctors and families
Recovery Therapists (PT, OT, ST) $1,500-$3,500 Part-time, per diem, flexible scheduling Rehabilitation and independence Mobility and strength recovery (PT), daily living adaptation (OT), speech and swallowing support (ST) Licensed specialists, one-on-one therapy delivered at home

Matching Caregivers to Your Loved One’s Condition

Most families find the best results with a customized mix of caregivers, nurses, and therapists — ensuring the right level of daily support, medical oversight, and specialized care for their loved one’s needs. Use the following table to better understand which types of caregivers might best suit your family’s needs:

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Condition / Need Traditional Caregivers Executive Caregivers College Companions Nurses (RNs, LVNs) Recovery Therapists (PT, OT, ST)
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Provide daily routines, safety, and companionship. Offer advanced care planning and discreet support for complex cases. Provide social stimulation and emotional connection. Manage medications, monitor health conditions. OT/ST support memory, communication, and independence.
Post-Surgical Recovery Assist with mobility, hygiene, and meal prep during recovery. Provide premium, high-touch post-op support and family communication. Offer companionship and help with errands. Handle wound care, medication, and pain management. PT/OT restore mobility and strength after surgery.
Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders Ensure safety, help with mobility, and daily routines. Coordinate complex care needs and provide high-touch support. Social connection and encouragement. Oversee medication schedules and monitor health. PT for mobility/balance, OT for daily living, ST for speech.
Chronic Conditions (Cancer, Cardiac, Stroke) Daily support with comfort, meals, and mobility. Discreet coordination of care and recovery needs. Companionship, light errands, and social encouragement. Skilled medical oversight, medication management, symptom monitoring. PT/OT/ST help with strength, adaptation, and rehabilitation.
Hospice & End-of-Life Care Provide comfort and daily assistance for clients and families. Deliver discreet, compassionate support for complex needs. Offer companionship and emotional presence. Manage pain, medications, and coordinate hospice services. OT/ST support comfort-focused engagement.
Daily Living Assistance Help with personal care, mobility, meals, and housekeeping. Provide concierge-level organization and care coordination. Social companionship and light assistance. Available for health monitoring if medical needs arise. Not primary, but can support therapy routines.

What Kind of Support Does Your Family or Loved One Need?

Finding the right caregiver depends on your family’s unique needs. Here are some quick recommendations to help guide your decision:

Daily living support:

Companionship and light support:

Complex or post-surgical needs:

Traditional Caregivers are ideal if your loved one needs help with bathing, dressing, meals, or mobility.

College Companions provide energy, conversation, and friendship — perfect for clients who value social connection.

Executive Caregivers offer discreet, concierge-level care and communication, making them a trusted choice for recovery or high-touch situations.

Medical oversight and skilled nursing:

Rehabilitation and recovery:

Memory or movement disorders:

RNs and LVNs ensure medications, wound care, and chronic conditions are managed with professional attention and peace of mind.

Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists help clients rebuild strength, adapt daily routines, and improve communication — all from the comfort of home.

A combination of Traditional or Executive Caregivers (for daily safety and routines) with Nurses and Therapists (for specialized clinical and rehabilitative care) often provides the best results.

Daily living support:

Traditional Caregivers are ideal if your loved one needs help with bathing, dressing, meals, or mobility.

Companionship and light support:

College Companions provide energy, conversation, and friendship — perfect for clients who value social connection.

Complex or post-surgical needs:

Executive Caregivers offer discreet, concierge-level care and communication, making them a trusted choice for recovery or high-touch situations.

Medical oversight and skilled nursing:

RNs and LVNs ensure medications, wound care, and chronic conditions are managed with professional attention and peace of mind.

Rehabilitation and recovery:

Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists help clients rebuild strength, adapt daily routines, and improve communication — all from the comfort of home.

Memory or movement disorders:

A combination of Traditional or Executive Caregivers (for daily safety and routines) with Nurses and Therapists (for specialized clinical and rehabilitative care) often provides the best results.

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Service Type Traditional Caregiver College Companion Executive Caregiver
Credentials / Education CNA, HHA and/or Industry Experience Undergraduate or Graduate Student 4-year degree and/or proven excellence in caregiving
Personal Care    
Running Errands      
Meal Preparation      
Light Housekeeping      
Medication Reminders      
Transportation    
Companionship Care      
Social & Intellectual Engagement    
Personalized scheduling and coordination of daily routines and social outings  
Plan Outings    
Life & Home Organization  
Liaison with Family, Friends & Providers  
Strong Communication Skills    

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Service Type Nursing Physical Therapy Occupational / Speech Therapy
Credentials / Education RN or LVN with CA License Licensed Physical Therapist or PT Assistant Licensed Occupational or Speech Therapist
Strong Communication Skills      
Health Monitoring / Vital Signs    
Medication Management  
Wound Care  
Chronic Condition Management  
Telehealth (remote monitoring)  
Client / Family Education      
Fall Risk Management    
Mobility and Strength    
Post-Surgical Care      
Post-Hospitalization Care      
Post Stroke Cognitive / Swallow Assistance