Client Testimonials

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"    "Dear Chris - Our caregiver, Judy is an absolute BLESSING, in every way!!!

Judy isn't doing a good job, she is doing a fantastic job!  Her calm demeanor and warm personality are perfect for my mom's tendency to get agitated.  She is very proactive, noticing things and suggesting things to my mom.  I won't get into the details of everything because I'm sure she takes notes and keeps you informed of everything, but besides Daniel, who was also wonderful, she is the best care-giver my mom has had.  (By the way, Daniel really touched my mom by dropping off her favorite things for Christmas....marmite, marmalade, etc. )

Thanks again for the good work that you do, procuring these wonderful helpers.  
- Clare

​    I have never had to hire a caregiver before but I know that I made an excellent choice. We all get along with her. What's most important is that mom likes her & she most definitely does. If you don't mind, I'd like to give you some of the little things that Ofa does without me having to ask that mean so much.

Mom has issues with holding things in her hands, like the phone. Ofa calls me and puts mom on the phone to either say good morning or good night. Before moms health started to decline, she and I talked at least 4 or 5 times a day. She's my best friend. I asked Ofa once or twice to call me so I can say goodnight. After that, she just "does it."

I stop in often to see mom. Mom is always in clean and different clothes. Mom still had a head of thick gray hair, but Ofa has talked her into wearing her wigs and she looks beautiful. 

I spoke with mom on Tuesday night and I asked her if she was happy and she said, "yes, I am very happy." My mom is very outspoken so I know that she was telling me the truth. After that, I asked mom what she had for dinner, she said, "WE had catfish and corn bread and rice." She said WE!!! That made my heart smile. 

Denise W., Alameda

    Dad is home recovering after a trip to ER and hospitalized for a couple nights last week.  The caregiver has been a tremendous help and is terrific with Dad.  Told her I’d be giving her a pay raise.  She has been a godsend to Dad and I.  She is all you said she would be and more.  Thank you.”
-  June

    Dear Chris, Dad's doctors consistently praised the quality of the home care he received during the years of his illness, and we want to thank you for your part in that. Knowing that we had someone who could identify and refer individuals with the specialized skills necessary to meet Dad's medical needs gave us the courage to do what we wanted to do - to bring Dad home, where we all felt in our hearts he should be. And we are so grateful that we were able to do that. 

We were repeatedly warned by many of the numerous health care professionals and social workers we met during Dad's hospitalizations that it was highly unlikely that Dad's medical requirements, including his utter dependence on continuous, round-the-clock nursing, could be satisfied outside a skilled nursing facility. With your help we were able to prove those predictions wrong. Again and again Dad beat the odds. This simply would not have been possible without the strong permanent staff, and reliable relievers, you sent our way. Again, our thanks.
- Joanne

    Chris Christel has arranged for the care of my 93 year-old mother a few times while she was recuperating from surgery or illness. In each case this home care started with 24-hour care, progressed to day home care, and stopped when Mother was able to care for herself. Chris has been diligent in organizing the care, especially during the two times when my wife and I went out of town. The ladies who have stayed with my mother have been caring and responsible. On two occasions they showed good judgment in taking mother to the hospital in an emergency situation."
- Gerald L., Kensington

    I have a family member in need of 24-hour/in-home care, seven days a week. This problematic need would be substantially more difficult if it were not for the assistance of Christel's home care agency. 

Chris Christel has made quality placements of caregivers and has been extremely committed and responsible in his efforts to ensure that high-quality home care is maintained. 

Chris utilizes a keen awareness and sensitivity in making an appropriate match between the caregiver and the patient. With 24 hour /live-in care, things are bound to occur. Chris has always been there seven days a week, to address and resolve the problems. 

I want to work with a home care agency were I can retain the final word on individual care givers entering my family members home. With Christel's - I do!  Chris Christel genuinely cares about the welfare of both the patient and the caregiver. Stability is a requirement that he clearly recognizes."
- John B. F

"   Bill M. lived a long, full, and accomplished life.  Your finding Ailini for us was especially perfect for making his final decade comfortable, caring, and wonderful.  Not surprisingly they came to care for each other quite a lot."
- Dave M.

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    Velma is an OUTSTANDING caregiver and so good with my dad, addressing and anticipating his physical and emotional needs.  I learn so much from her also. So grateful she is in our lives. Happy Holidays to you and yours."
- June 

    I have been using Christel's Home Care Agency to provide 24 hour care to my father since February 2009. Chris Christel has been dependable and responsive to my father's needs and has provided an excellent primary caretaker and relief caretakers. He has been available to handle problems if they arise, and to keep me informed of my father's condition. I am happy to recommend his agency."
- Joan Lee

    I used Christel's home care for my mother who had terminal cancer, and now for my dad who has Alzheimer's disease. Although I live a considerable distance away, I feel secure knowing the live-ins I hired are keeping dad active and happy despite his condition. The caregivers give me frequent reports by phone and go above and beyond the call of duty in caring for him."
- John O., Davis, CA.

    After desperately trying to recruit a reliable caregiver to attend my husband, ill with a dementia he developed after bypass surgery, I contacted Christel's Home care agency. Mr. Christel introduced me to Velma, a very lovely young lady who cared for my husband for nine months. She was a very reliable caring person who was always punctual and tended my husband with skill and understanding of his mental condition. She was someone who I enjoyed having in my household."
- Eva L., Kensington

    I have known the owner since Graduate School days together at JFK University back in the early 1980's. When my parents recently became ill, Christel's home care was prompt and responsive in helping me find competent and dependable caregivers for them . As a working mother with full-time responsibilities, having live-in caregivers for my parents eased my burden considerably."
- Dusky P. , El Cerrito

    Dear Mr. Christel,  What a big assistance and relief you have given me . I placed one phone call to you , interviewed with you and within hours had three persons to choose from who are capable, dependable and trustworthy. For me going through such an experience for the first time your service made it easy and much less worrisome.
I''m Deeply appreciative. Thank you."
- Lorraine L. , Pt. Richmond

    Thank you for all you did. What a great referral! The caregiver is a real true professional, a very compassionate human being. I'm grateful for all his service."
R. Woods, Walnut Creek

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