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Why choose us for home care in San Mateo, CA?


We believe aging should feel empowering, not limiting. That’s why we provide personalized care with a human touch, helping older adults live safely and with purpose at home.

Your Team

Behind every phone call, visit, and update is your local team who genuinely cares.

We're here to help with whatever you need, whenever you need it.

Martie Cruz

Martie Cruz

Managing Director / Franchise Owner

Home Instead Senior Care San Bruno, San Mateo and Walnut Creek Martie Cruz's path to becoming a Home Instead Senior Care franchise owner was spurred by a combination of solid family values, successful sales experience and a fateful trip to a bookstore. After witnessing her mother's reaction to a temporary stay in a convalescent rehab, Martie vowed to keep her memory alive by working tirelessly to make sure seniors get to stay in their houses. Martie's career as a thriving real estate agent in Northern San Mateo County also gave her exposure to seniors residing in board-and-care facilities. She frequently encountered individuals who voiced their desires to live in their own dwellings. Soon enough, Martie stumbled upon a Home Instead Senior Care magazine article one day while browsing for books. She calls it, "Love at first read. I knew I was destined to cross paths with Home Instead Senior Care, it was an infinite intelligence call." So, Martie quickly set out to become part of the Home Instead family, equipped with a passion for franchises, sales know-how and vast knowledge about seniors. Her business has been growing since 1996. Martie continues to honor her mother through her franchise's Grand GIVEBack and Hand in Hand programs.​​

Our Social Purpose.


Our social purpose starts in San Mateo, CA but it carries on across the world. The Home Instead network works to create a world where people own their aging journeys. This vision drives us to expand the world’s capacity to care.

    Giving Back

    Home Instead helps older adults age with greater hope and success whether they're our clients or not.

    Be a Santa to a Senior

    Need help during the day? Overnight care? Weekend coverage? We offer flexible options, on-time visits, and reliable care from Care Pros you know and trust.

    Walk to End Alzheimers

    Home Instead walks to help end Alzheimer’s and support families affected by the disease with hope, awareness, and community care.

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    Free Care Resources

    We strive to help family caregivers navigate the aging journey by providing helpful, free resources.