Senior Helpers of Santa Cruz/Monterey

In-Home Care Overview: Senior Helpers of Santa Cruz/Monterey

For over 15 years, Senior Helpers has been there to help anyway we can -- no matter how big or how small the task.

Our owners, Shad Schidel and Alay Yajnik, know personally what it's like for the people in need of care and the toll it takes on the families that have been providing that care. That’s why after successful executive careers in the medical field, Shad and Alay believed there was an opportunity to give back at a greater level to the Santa Cruz communities where they live. Shad and Alay both knew there was a need and realized firsthand the necessity for loving and high-quality caregiving. We are mission-based, in-home care service with a purpose. A company made up of Servant Leaders where the needs of the employees and clients come first to create the highest quality caregiving in Santa Cruz county.

We are a 5-Star rated, 24/7 concierge home care service with the goal to be your one-stop trusted advisor as it pertains to all your older adult care needs. Senior Helpers is committed to providing a home care experience that earns our client's trust and ultimately provides the support and relief that everyone is seeking. Each caregiver goes through a thorough background check, and then once hired, caregivers are continuously trained in the senior in-home care industry by a certified trainer. We are available 24/7. And we introduce our caregivers to new clients on day one in order to make the transition to home care an easier experience.

We accept LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE and can help navigating VETERAN AID in an effort to assist as many families as possible. One of our owners, Shad, is a veteran himself.

We specialize in companion care and personal care; and we also have a proprietary assessment process called LIFE Profile that allows us to determine the type of collaborative care our clients can benefit from. Our goal is to provide the right amount of care. Not too much or too little. This tool allows us to do just that.

We also specialize in Dementia and Alzheimer’s care through another proprietary program called Senior Gems®, a collaboration between Senior Helpers and renowned cognitive disease expert, Teepa Snow.

Quality of Life Planner is a tool we use to encourage engagement between our clients and caregivers. Engagement and interaction are extremely important. It gives our Seniors a purpose that at times could be missing. We also specialize in Parkinson’s disease care through another proprietary training program.

We are committed to our clients, no matter how big or small the need. Reach out today to see how we can assist you and your loved ones now.

Care Services Offered by Senior Helpers of Santa Cruz/Monterey

  • Laundry
  • Live-In Care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Medication Reminders
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Personal Care
  • Respite Care
  • Toileting
  • Transfer Assistance
  • Transportation
  • Accompany to Doctor’s Appointments
  • Alzheimer's/Dementia
  • Assistance with Eating
  • Assistance with Light Exercise
  • Bathing/Dressing
  • Companionship
  • Companionship/Socialization/Emotional Support
  • Errands/Shopping
  • Housekeeping
  • Incontinence Care

Specialized Care Services Offered by Senior Helpers of Santa Cruz/Monterey

  • Feeding Tube Care

    Reviews for Senior Helpers of Santa Cruz/Monterey

    Rating: 5.0

    January 2026
    Toni, I am a current client
    I have an excellent caregiver, Maria. Senior Helpers is able to invoice my long-term insurance directly.
    January 2026
    Mike, I am a current client
    Good caregivers who DO care.

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