8475 Mainstay Court, Elk Grove, CA 95624
To contact a resident: (916) 475-5669
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
MR Homecare, Incorporated Costs & Pricing
At MR Homecare, Incorporated, we offer competitive pricing for our services that distinguishes us from both Sacramento County and the broader California market. For our semi-private rooms, we charge $2,500 per month, which is significantly lower than the county's average of $3,106 and the state average of $3,333. Similarly, our private rooms are priced at $3,500, again more affordable than Sacramento County's rate of $3,686 and California's statewide average of $3,939. These cost-effective options allow us to provide quality care while ensuring that financial considerations do not become a barrier for those seeking essential home care services.
| Floor plans | MR Homecare, Incorporated | Sacramento County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Private | $2,500 | $3,106 | $3,333 |
| Private | $3,500 | $3,686 | $3,939 |
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Overall Review of MR Homecare, Incorporated
Pros
Home Instead and Elizabeth Rock are a blessing to work with.- Their caregivers go above and beyond, providing compassion, dignity, and peace of mind to hospice patients and their families.
- Elizabeth is incredibly responsive and fast-acting, ensuring needs are handled right away with care and professionalism.
- In an industry where quality can vary, Home Instead shines by treating every client like family.
- Their professionalism, reliability, and genuine kindness set them apart as an A+ company.
- They are among the very best in home health and hospice.
Cons
The staff did not provide supervision or help moving.- The level of care was not good at all.
- They would not help with bathing.
- They would not even turn on the TV for her, despite it being what she wanted to watch.
- Overall, it was a bad experience.
Review
MR Homecare, Incorporated in Elk Grove is best suited for families seeking affordable, flexible in-home support where daily supervision and intensive personal care are not non-negotiable requirements. The limited reviews available suggest a lowest-to-moderate level of service rather than consistent, hands-on care. For households that can tolerate variability in staffing and want to keep costs down while arranging their own oversight, MR Homecare may appear as a workable option. However, the data points to the need for caution: this agency does not appear to deliver the reliable, daily assistance that many seniors rely on for mobility, bathing, and safety.
Those evaluating options should actively consider alternatives. The strongest, real-world signal from the reviews points toward providers like Home Instead as a higher-performing benchmark, one where caregivers are described as compassionate, reliable, and deeply engaged with clients. In practice, that standard matters: when a family depends on consistent supervision, timely problem-solving, and dignified, personalized care, a provider with proven responsiveness becomes the decisive factor. In this context, MR Homecare’s appealing price or scheduling flexibility are not enough to overcome questions about daily hands-on support.
The positives in the broader in-home-care landscape, staff who treat clients like family, quick escalation of needs, and steady caregiver assignment, are the exact capabilities families should demand. The available reviews imply that such strengths exist with other agencies; they also imply MR Homecare has not demonstrated a comparable track record in the same way. When a caregiver is expected to assist with moving, bathing, or daily routines, consistency and attentiveness are non-negotiable. Until MR Homecare shows evidence of delivering those core capabilities, its advantages may not offset the risk of gaps in essential care.
The main cons echoed in the reviews are clear and troubling. A caregiver service that cannot provide supervision for a 93-year-old, or that declines basic tasks like bathing assistance, creates safety and dignity concerns. Reports of not turning on the TV because it’s “depressing”, even when it aligns with a resident’s preference, underscore a rigidity that undermines comfort and personalization. In caregiving terms, these gaps translate to higher stress for families and augmented risk for the senior, especially when age or mobility limitations require proactive, hands-on support rather than passive oversight.
To navigate this decision, families should demand a concrete care plan before any commitment. Ask for a detailed scope of tasks that will be performed daily, the minimum caregiver-to-resident ratio, and the process for supervision and escalation. Request references and verified outcomes from similar cases, and insist on a trial period with clear milestones and a cancellation clause if expectations aren’t met. Confirm back-up caregivers, continuity of staffing, and a point person such as a care manager who oversees day-to-day quality. Require written policies on bathing assistance, mobility support, and safe transfers, with regular progress updates.
Ultimately, the rating reality matters: a 2.3 from three reviews signals meaningful risk in daily care reliability and responsiveness. For families prioritizing consistent supervision, dignity-based care, and the ability to handle personal tasks without hesitation, MR Homecare is not the safest bet. The prudent path is to pursue providers with documented strengths in hands-on daily support and caregiver stability, benchmark the choice against Home Instead’s demonstrated capabilities, and treat MR Homecare as a backup option only after rigorous vetting, a tightly defined service scope, and a formal trial period.
Board and Care Home
Memory Care
Activities off-site
Bath tubs
Beautician on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas
Outdoor common areas
Private
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Swimming pool / hot tub
Wheelchair accessible showers
Sacramento International (20 miles away)
Ambulatory care
High acuity care
Incontinence care
Medication management
Meals provided
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