University of California-Davis, California

Companion Care for Seniors in University of California-Davis, CA

Conversation, outings, meals together and a steady, friendly presence for an older adult who lives alone or spends long days by themselves. Post what you need in University of California-Davis for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Companion Care in University of California-Davis, CA: the local picture

residents 65 or older (0.0% of University of California-Davis)

51%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

24%

of households have no vehicle (7.6% in Yolo County)

$16.50

median hourly wage of home care aides in California (BLS, May 2025); now below the $16.90 minimum

24% of University of California-Davis households have no vehicle (7.6% in Yolo County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

About 51% of University of California-Davis residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Chinese (1,341), Spanish (1,243), other Asian and Pacific Island languages (555). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.

University of California-Davis compared with Yolo County and California

Census figure	University of California-Davis	Yolo County	California
Residents 65 or older	0.0%	13%	16%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	51%	36%	44%
Households with no vehicle	24%	7.6%	7.1%

Older residents in towns around University of California-Davis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Davis, CA	1.7 mi	9,365	26%
Dixon, CA	7.2 mi	2,657	26%
Woodland, CA	9.2 mi	8,421	27%
West Sacramento, CA	11 mi	6,426	31%
Winters, CA	12 mi	1,093	22%
Sacramento, CA	16 mi	75,245	29%

Hospitals near University of California-Davis (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sutter Davis Hospital	Davis, CA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	(530) 757-5108
Woodland Memorial Hospital	Woodland, CA	10 mi	5 of 5	(530) 662-3961
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento	Sacramento, CA	16 mi	4 of 5	(916) 454-2222

Straight-line miles from the center of University of California-Davis. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in University of California-Davis

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Companion Care in University of California-Davis: common questions

How many seniors live alone in University of California-Davis?

About 0 residents aged 65 or older, — of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024).

How much does companion care cost in University of California-Davis?

What does a companion caregiver do in University of California-Davis?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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