Hodges Homecare Services on Costa Del Mar Road in Carlsbad's La Costa corridor operates as a caregiver referral agency, connecting families with independent caregivers matched to each client's specific needs rather than employing aides directly. Referred caregivers handle meal preparation, personal hygiene assistance, household cleaning, and cognitive supervision, an ADL support scope that complements the preventive dental care seniors maintain through providers such as La Costa Dental Excellence on the same La Costa health corridor. Each referral begins with a needs assessment that evaluates mobility level, dietary requirements, and supervision intensity to pair families with a caregiver whose skill set aligns with the client's care plan. Companionship services address the social isolation risk inherent in aging in place, and transportation coordination helps clients reach annual vision screenings at nearby practices including Carlsbad Optometry in Bressi Ranch. The referral model allows families to adjust caregiver hours from short daily check-ins to full-day supervision without the scheduling constraints of a fixed-shift employment structure.