"Mereani and her team were a godsend after Mom came home from the hospital. Their caregivers are warm, patient, and genuinely kind. We finally felt like we weren't alone in this."
Karen M.2 months ago
Sacramento, CA · Serving Sacramento, Placer, Yolo & El Dorado Counties
Caregiving From The Heart
Guiding Souls Home Care helps older adults across Sacramento and surrounding counties live at home with dignity, comfort, and independence. Family-owned, non-medical care from a team with 50+ years of combined experience — phones answered 24/7.
- 5.0★ Google · 15 reviews
- Best of Sacramento 2026
- Licensed in California
- 50+ years combined
Google Reviews
What Sacramento families say
5.0 · 15 Google reviews
"Called on a Sunday night when Dad's dementia took a bad turn. Someone actually picked up, listened, and had a caregiver at the house Monday morning. Cannot say enough good things."
David R.3 months ago
"Family-owned truly means something here. They matched a caregiver with my aunt who feels more like a friend now. Consistent, respectful, and always on time."
Linda S.5 months ago
"The free in-home assessment was so different from other agencies — no pressure, no upsell, just real questions about what Mom actually needed. Highly recommend."
Robert T.6 months ago
"We use Guiding Souls for 24-hour care. The caregivers are trained, dependable, and treat Dad with the dignity he deserves. Peace of mind we didn't think we'd have again."
Michelle P.7 months ago
"Our long-term care insurance was a headache with two other agencies. Guiding Souls handled the paperwork and made everything smooth. Grateful for this team."
James K.8 months ago
"Compassionate is the right word. They noticed things about Mom's routine that we hadn't even thought to mention. Feels like the whole family is being cared for."
Nancy H.10 months ago
"Respite care once a week has changed my life as my husband's caregiver. Their caregiver has become someone he looks forward to seeing. Thank you."
Angela W.1 year ago
"Mereani and her team were a godsend after Mom came home from the hospital. Their caregivers are warm, patient, and genuinely kind. We finally felt like we weren't alone in this."
Karen M.2 months ago
"Called on a Sunday night when Dad's dementia took a bad turn. Someone actually picked up, listened, and had a caregiver at the house Monday morning. Cannot say enough good things."
David R.3 months ago
"Family-owned truly means something here. They matched a caregiver with my aunt who feels more like a friend now. Consistent, respectful, and always on time."
Linda S.5 months ago
"The free in-home assessment was so different from other agencies — no pressure, no upsell, just real questions about what Mom actually needed. Highly recommend."
Robert T.6 months ago
"We use Guiding Souls for 24-hour care. The caregivers are trained, dependable, and treat Dad with the dignity he deserves. Peace of mind we didn't think we'd have again."
Michelle P.7 months ago
"Our long-term care insurance was a headache with two other agencies. Guiding Souls handled the paperwork and made everything smooth. Grateful for this team."
James K.8 months ago
"Compassionate is the right word. They noticed things about Mom's routine that we hadn't even thought to mention. Feels like the whole family is being cared for."
Nancy H.10 months ago
"Respite care once a week has changed my life as my husband's caregiver. Their caregiver has become someone he looks forward to seeing. Thank you."
Angela W.1 year ago
Our flagship care
The two kinds of care families need most.
Flagship service
24-Hour & Live-in Care
Someone caring, awake, and present around the clock — so your loved one is never alone.
Flagship service
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
Patient, structured, dignified support from caregivers trained specifically for memory loss.
All services
Non-medical care, tailored to your family.
From a few hours of companionship to 24-hour dementia care, we build a plan around your loved one.
24-Hour Home Care
FlagshipRound-the-clock caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake and present.
Learn moreLive-In Care
FlagshipA caregiver who lives in the home, with a scheduled rest period.
Learn moreAlzheimer's & Dementia Care
FlagshipPatient, structured, dignity-first care for memory loss at every stage.
Learn morePersonal Care
Compassionate help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Learn moreCompanion Care
Friendship, conversation, and help with the small things that keep life full.
Learn moreRespite Care
Trusted relief for family caregivers — for a few hours, a weekend, or longer.
Learn moreHospice Support
Non-medical comfort care that works alongside your hospice team.
Learn moreLight Housekeeping
Keeping the home clean, safe, and easy to move around in.
Learn moreTransportation
Rides to appointments, errands, and social outings — with door-to-door support.
Learn moreMeal Preparation
Home-cooked meals your loved one will actually want to eat.
Learn moreHome Care
A full range of non-medical home care so your loved one lives safely and comfortably at home.
Learn moreSenior Care
Comprehensive non-medical support for older adults — safe, comfortable, and dignified.
Learn moreWhy Guiding Souls
A family business. Not a franchise.
We started Guiding Souls Home Care because our own family lived what your family is living — and we saw how much a small, present, deeply caring team can change. When you call us, you'll reach the people who actually run this agency.
Family-owned & operated
Every plan is built by people who answer their own phones.
Vetted, trained caregivers
Background-checked, reference-checked, and matched with care.
Licensed in California
A licensed non-medical home care agency you can trust.
24/7 availability
Care and support day and night, weekends and holidays.
Award
Best of 2026 · Sacramento Home Care
Recognized as a Best of 2026 winner for Sacramento Home Care, based on real family reviews on Google. That trust means everything to us — and it's exactly what we try to earn every single day.
Read our Google reviewsHow it works
Three simple steps to compassionate care.
01
Call us
Reach us any time at (916) 229-8120. We'll listen to your family's situation with no pressure.
02
Free in-home assessment
We come to you, meet your loved one, and outline a care plan tailored to their needs and preferences.
03
Caregiver matching
We hand-match a trained, vetted caregiver to your loved one — personality, needs, and schedule.
5.0
on Google
What families say
Rated 5 stars across 15+ Google reviews.
We're proud of the trust Sacramento-area families have placed in us. To read their words directly — in their own voice — visit our Google reviews.
Read our Google reviewsWhere we serve
Four counties. About ten cities. One caring team.
Sacramento County
County-wide
Placer County
County-wide
Yolo County
County-wide
El Dorado County
County-wide
Sacramento
Sacramento County
Roseville
Placer County
Citrus Heights
Sacramento County
Folsom
Sacramento County
Rancho Cordova
Sacramento County
Carmichael
Sacramento County
Fair Oaks
Sacramento County
Orangevale
Sacramento County
Lincoln
Placer County
Auburn
Placer County
Insurance & Payment
We work with your coverage.
We accept CalPERS, Genworth, Mutual Life, and most long-term care insurance plans. Call us for details about your specific coverage.
Common questions
Frequently asked.
No — we are a licensed non-medical home care agency. We provide medication reminders, personal care, companionship, and daily support. We don't offer skilled nursing, injections, wound care, or therapy, and we happily coordinate with medical providers.
Ready when you are
Let's talk about your family's needs.
Every family we serve starts with a free in-home assessment — no pressure, no commitment.