In February 2026, Care Indeed was officially named a 2026 Best of Home Care Employer of Choice across all its branches.
“We’re pleased to congratulate Care Indeed on earning the Best of Home Care®– Employer of Choice Award,” said Bud Meadows, Chief Executive Officer of Activated Insights. “Because this recognition is driven by caregiver feedback, it reflects the organization’s commitment to creating a supportive work environment, investing in training, and ensuring caregivers feel valued and prepared to deliver excellent care.”
More than a plaque, this recognition is an excellent reminder of how Care Indeed continuously delivers its vision of making a better world for seniors and caregivers alike.
What Is the Best of Home Care “Employer of Choice” Award?
The Best of Home Care® – Employer of Choice award is a recognition from Activated Insights, an independent third-party organization that aims to collect honest, unbiased insights accurately reflecting the caregiver experience through monthly live phone interviews.
As the recognition is based on caregiver satisfaction surveys, Activated Insights ensures that the award is credible and third-party validated.
According to Activated Insights, home care providers who are given this award consistently exceed the industry standards for employee satisfaction.
Care Indeed has also been consistently ranked among the top 50 in Fortune's Best Workplaces for Aging Services for three consecutive years. It has also been recognized as a “Great Place to Work”-certified organization.
Why This Matters for Caregivers
Care Indeed aims to foster an environment of compassion, authenticity, respect, and excellence. Today, over 530 well-trained and professional caregivers, certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and nurses make up Care Indeed; and their feedback is what inspired this award.
The organization is also focused on providing caregivers with the proper training. For instance, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Vanessa Valerio, MSG RN, CMC, CHCA has resumed her monthly dementia care training, helping partner care teams have a deeper understanding of the condition and educating them on a more compassionate approach when handling such cases.
If you’re a caregiver, CNA, or private duty nurse looking for an employer who values you, consider Care Indeed. Here's what some of our caregivers shared when asked about their experience:
“The owner always checks up on us, and they have the best [means of] communication,” said one caregiver.
Another caregiver who works at Care Indeed praised the company for the support they receive. “Whenever I have questions, or I need to work more, I can just ask them, and they will do their best to find clients for me.”
Care Indeed is also known for its professionalism and flexibility, as one caregiver notes. “They have different hours. Sometimes they [offer] 4[-hour shifts], sometimes it’s 12 hours. I like that they have more [options in terms of] hours.”
Why This Matters for Families
At Care Indeed, we believe that the secret to high-quality, more consistent, and more compassionate care for seniors is ensuring that the care providers are happy and satisfied with their work experience.
This caregiver-first culture is not incidental; it’s intentional, and it shows in the outcomes for our highly satisfied clients.
President and Chief Executive Officer Dee Bustos shares how much of an inspiration their caregivers and clients are. “I always think about our clients whenever there is a problem… or [situation] that will always come up, and [I] ask my “why”. Seeing that client or our employees working so hard and trusting us [makes it] worth [it] to have this journey for as long as I can.”
Such a prestigious award speaks volumes and truly serves as a trust signal for families who have yet to choose a home care provider. It also acknowledges not only caregiver happiness, but client satisfaction as well.
One of our clients highly recommends Care Indeed, praising their experience with the organization. “I liked that they were very personal, attentive, accommodating, [and] prompt.”
Another client commends Care Indeed’s organization, stating that “They have a high caliber of employees. They are well-organized.”
A client also praised Care Indeed for the team’s quick yet effective response. “They were very understanding right off the bat. They were also very quick to find someone, even though I called them at the last minute.”
With over 15 years’ experience, Care Indeed continues to make strides across five Bay Area counties and counting. Our presence across Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Francisco, and San Mateo ensure that compassionate care and personalized support are available for seniors in every community; a better life indeed.
All Branches Recognized
Activated Insights recognized all three of Care Indeed’s Bay Area offices—Campbell, Menlo Park, and San Mateo—with the 2026 Best of Home Care Employer of Choice awards.
These recognitions serve as proof that our caregivers are motivated, happy, engaged, and inspired to deliver exceptional care. All our offices receiving this award demonstrates that the type of excellent care we provide isn’t just isolated; it’s a product of a consistency of culture.
The awards also renew our commitment to ensuring a better environment for members of our local communities, whether they’re older adults or caregivers.
A Look Ahead
Care Indeed awards and recognition like this fuel both pride and a drive to keep improving. We recognize that we must continuously adapt in a fast-evolving environment to ensure that our caregivers and older adults can keep pace.
We are committed to continuous improvement through frequent training on new skills, new technology, and new ways of handling more complex cases.
For COO Vanessa Valerio, MSG RN, CMC, CHCA, who regularly conducts training, the organization, in turn, continuously teaches her skills beyond caregiving. “I have learned so much from [Care Indeed]. I have grown to be a brave, more authentic, more connected human being because of [Care Indeed].”
Our mission is clearer than ever: to create a better world for seniors and caregivers by creating an exceptional environment that allows everyone to thrive.
If you’re a caregiver looking to join one of the best home care employers in the Bay Area, explore open caregiver, CNA, and private duty nursing opportunities at Care Indeed.
Looking for trusted in-home care for a loved one? Learn how Care Indeed serves clients across the Bay Area and see how we can help your family regain peace of mind.
