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Our Non-Medical Hospice & Palliative Care Assistance

Errand Runners Unlimited provides non-medical support at home alongside your hospice or palliative care team in Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Danville, Pleasant Hill, Concord and nearby East Bay towns, including care around the clock when it is needed. Rates start at $50 an hour with no long-term contracts.

Caring for a loved one during hospice or end-of-life care is emotionally overwhelming—and often physically exhausting. Our team provides gentle, non-medical support for bedbound individuals, including personal care, repositioning, incontinence care, light housekeeping, laundry, companionship, and assistance with daily routines. These services allow families to focus on what truly matters: spending meaningful time together. In these sacred moments, comfort, dignity, and presence are everything—and we’re here to help make that possible. 

  • Locally Owned and Operated
  • Flexible Hourly Scheduling
  • 80+ 5-Star Reviews
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Reviews From Our Customers

Dee K.
Dee K.
Absolutely outstanding service from start to finish! I had the pleasure of coordinating with Joelene, the owner of Errand Runners Unlimited, for an early morning donut pick-up from two different shops with delivery to the Public Defender’s Office in Marin County. Joelene was nothing short of exceptional—professional, kind, attentive, and an absolute godsend in helping me make this happen seamlessly.
Keri
Keri
For almost a year and a half, Errand Runners has provided outstanding care for my dad. The caregivers consistently demonstrate kindness, patience, attentiveness, and genuine companionship. Joelene has also been an incredible source of support, always responsive and dedicated to ensuring my dad receives the best possible care. I'm deeply grateful for the entire team and highly recommend Errand Runners to anyone seeking trustworthy, compassionate care for a loved one.
Reed M.
Reed M.
Joelene and her team are truly lifesavers! Being out of state, it was hard to be of help to my elderly mother. Errand Runners to the rescue! They do everything from tidying up to taking mom for a fun day out to -of course-running errands! Joelene is such a caring person and very responsive. I’d give 10 stars if I could! Can’t recommend them highly enough.
Colin P.
Colin P.
Joelene and her team did an excellent job caring for my mom during her time in hospice until she passed. The 24 hour care provided by Joelene, Gloria, Sarah, Kayla, and Lena was outstanding. They are professional, compassionate and were an incredible help through the most stressful time of my life. I highly recommend their services.
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Clarity and Comfort in a Time of Uncertainty

Understanding the Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care

While often mentioned together, hospice care and palliative care serve different, though related, roles in serious illness. Palliative care can begin at any stage of a serious illness and may be provided alongside curative treatments. It focuses on improving quality of life by managing symptoms like pain, fatigue, or emotional stress. It is not limited to end-of-life care and can continue for months or even years.

Hospice care, on the other hand, is typically introduced when curative treatments have stopped and the focus shifts entirely to comfort in the final stages of life. Hospice usually begins when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less. While both forms of care focus on relief, comfort, and dignity, hospice is more closely aligned with end-of-life support. At Errand Runners Unlimited, we offer non-medical services for both — providing a stable presence, practical help, and emotional support during some of life’s most difficult transitions.

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Gentle, Consistent Help for Families and Their Loved Ones

Non-Medical Care That Respects the Moment and Honors the Individual

During hospice or palliative care, many families feel stretched thin — juggling emotional weight, logistics, and time. Our role is to provide quiet, dependable support that lightens your load without disrupting the rhythm of your loved one’s care. We coordinate with family and care teams to ensure our presence is helpful, unobtrusive, and fully in sync with the individual’s comfort and wishes.

We proudly serve East Bay families in Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Concord, Danville, Pleasant Hill, and nearby communities. Our caregivers are hand-selected for their compassion, patience, and gentle presence—qualities that matter most when every moment counts. We work closely with trusted hospice and palliative care providers in the area to ensure your loved one’s care is seamless, supportive, and centered on comfort. You don’t have to carry this alone. In this tender chapter, we’re here to walk beside you—with quiet strength, deep respect, and care that honors the dignity of every moment shared. 

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“Joelene and her team did an excellent job caring for my mom during her time in hospice until she passed. The 24 hour care provided by Joelene, Gloria, Sarah, Kayla, and Lena was outstanding.”
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Hospice & Palliative Care: Common Questions

No. Errand Runners Unlimited provides non-medical support that works alongside your hospice or palliative care team: personal care, repositioning, incontinence care, light housekeeping, laundry, companionship and help with daily routines.

Yes. We provide 24/7 care at home with caregivers working in coordinated shifts, either two 12-hour shifts or three 8-hour shifts, so someone is always with your loved one.

We serve Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Danville, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Alamo, Orinda, Moraga, San Ramon and nearby East Bay communities. Home care services are provided through ERU Home Care LLC, a California-licensed Home Care Organization (HCO #074700183).

Our rates are $50 an hour for visits of 4 or more hours, $55 an hour for 2 to 3 hours, and $60 for a single hour. All clients pay the same rates, whatever level of care is needed. There are no long-term contracts and no hidden fees: mileage is billed at the federal rate, and anything we buy for you is passed through at cost with receipts. Veterans get 15% off. See full pricing.

Call (925) 515-6824 or request a personal care plan. We start with an assessment conversation with you and your family, build a care plan around your loved one’s routine, and set a schedule that can start small and grow as needs change.

Hospice and palliative support by town: Walnut Creek · Lafayette · Danville · Pleasant Hill · Concord · Alamo · Orinda · Moraga · San Ramon · Benicia

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Service Areas

We proudly serve families and individuals across the East Bay, delivering trusted in-home care, errand running, and everyday support with heart.

Our service area includes:

  • Walnut Creek
  • Blackhawk
  • Alamo
  • Danville
  • Lafayette
  • Orinda
  • Moraga
  • San Ramon
  • Pleasanton
  • Dublin
  • Benicia
  • Fairfield
  • Castro Valley
  • San Leandro
  • Pleasant Hill
  • Concord
  • Clayton
  • Berkeley
  • Oakland
  • ... and more!

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