In-Home Caregivers in Anderson, CA
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Anderson
Anderson is in the south of Shasta County, next door to Redding, so your pool of caregivers is wider than the town itself. People living in Redding, Cottonwood and the surrounding unincorporated area can reach an Anderson address by car, and some will prefer a client close to home. Put the ZIP code 96007 (or your own) in the post, along with the tasks, hours and anything that affects the visit, such as a long driveway, a dog or a parent who uses a walker. The profiles shown below start nearest your ZIP code and change as caregivers join or update availability.
Consider IHSS before you pay privately. Anderson's median household income in ACS 2020–2024 is $47,375 and 21.2% of residents have incomes below the poverty level, so Medi-Cal eligibility is worth checking. If your parent does, the county may pay for a set number of hours, and you can choose a family member or trusted neighbor as the paid provider. Private hours can then fill the gaps, such as weekends or the evening routine.
Private in-home caregivers near Anderson, CA
Independent caregivers with profiles on CaregiverConnect whose home base is within 50 miles. You agree on duties, schedule and pay directly with the person you hire.
No caregivers within 50 miles of Anderson have joined yet
We do not pad this page with distant profiles. Posting is free, and caregivers who join in Shasta County see it immediately.
Counts come from live caregiver profiles on CaregiverConnect. Sample and test profiles are never shown here.
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Types of in-home care families in Anderson arrange
All non-medical. For nursing tasks (injections, wound care, catheters) you need a licensed home health agency, not a private caregiver.
Senior care at home · Personal care · Companion care · Dementia care · Respite care · Overnight and live-in · Post-surgery recovery · Part-time and flexible
Evaluating caregivers in Anderson
Verify what applicants tell you. Shasta County IHSS providers have attended the county's provider orientation, signed its rights and responsibilities agreement and cleared a background check. California requires licensed agencies to use registered home care aides; independent caregivers may register by choice. A certified nursing assistant has a CDPH certificate you can look up, and Shasta College trains nurse aides in Redding. Check two references by phone, include your parent in the interview, and start with a paid trial shift. We never screen caregivers ourselves; if you want a background report, arrange it with the caregiver's signed authorization.
Questions families here ask at interview
- Where do you live (Anderson, Cottonwood, Redding), and do you have your own car?
- Would you drive Dad to appointments at Mercy or Shasta Regional in Redding?
- Have you worked as an IHSS provider, or would you enroll so the county can pay part of the hours?
- Would you take him to the exercise class or a card game at the Frontier Senior Center?
- How do you help someone with a walker safely in and out of the shower?
- Suppose he falls while you are with him. What happens next?
What in-home care costs in Anderson: hourly rates and schedules
Anderson families often look for weekday daytime help while relatives are at work in Redding, a short evening visit for dinner and medications, or a few hours on weekends to relieve a spouse. After a hospital stay, daily visits for the recovery period are common.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Redding metro (Shasta County) | $16.50 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Shasta County | $18.50 | CDSS; effective January 1, 2026 |
| California minimum wage | $16.90 | effective January 1, 2026 |
| Agency non-medical home care, California median (CareScout 2025) | $40.00 | CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025 |
Who is the employer. When you hire a caregiver directly, you are a household employer under California's Domestic Worker Bill of Rights. The state minimum wage ($16.90 an hour from 1 January 2026; some cities set more, for example $17.75 in the City of San Diego) is the legal floor, and a personal attendant earns overtime at 1.5× after 9 hours in a day or 45 in a week. The main exceptions are IHSS recipients and an employer's own parent, spouse or child. Source: California DIR, Domestic Worker Bill of Rights FAQ.
Four figures frame a private rate in Anderson. With no city ordinance, the legal floor is California's $16.90. Aides across the Redding metro, Anderson included, had a $16.50 median wage in May 2025. Caregivers will weigh your offer against the $18.50 that Shasta County IHSS has paid since January 1, 2026. Agency non-medical care has a $40 hourly California median (CareScout 2025), well above a direct hire, though hiring directly makes you the employer. A personal attendant earns overtime on hours beyond nine in a day and beyond 45 in a week. To ask whether IHSS can cover hours, call (530) 225-5507.
No agency tracks private rates. A caregiver you hire directly will usually expect more than the employed-aide median and less than an agency rate; every caregiver on this site lists an hourly rate on their profile, and the hiring guide covers taxes and overtime.
Caregiver resources for families in Anderson
- Frontier Senior CenterA senior center run by and for seniors at 2081 Frontier Trail, Anderson, with office hours of 8:30 to 4, Monday through Friday, and low-impact exercise classes, bingo, cards, line dancing and a Tuesday night dance.
- Shasta County In-Home Supportive ServicesPaid in-home help for Medi-Cal members who are 60 or older, blind or disabled; anyone can refer, and a social worker meets the applicant to decide eligibility. (530) 225-5507.
- PSA 2 Area Agency on AgingRegional information and assistance line for older adults and family caregivers in Shasta County: (800) 510-2020. Programs include HICAP Medicare counseling, legal services and the long-term care ombudsman.
- ShastaConnect and Anderson RunaboutAnderson residents who are veterans, disabled or at least 65 can book ShastaConnect door-to-door weekday rides on (530) 226-3075. Runabout vans run on demand within the Anderson zone Monday to Friday.
- Dignity Health Connected Living, ReddingDay programs for older adults (adult day health care too) a short trip north on Mercy Drive in Redding, plus support groups for families. 530-223-6034.
Hiring safely in Anderson
Agree the terms in writing (duties, pay, hours, mileage, notice), keep timesheets, and lock up cash, cards and prescription drugs. Report suspected abuse, neglect or money exploitation to Shasta County APS at any hour, (530) 225-5798, or to California's line, 1-833-401-0832. Our private hire guide goes further.
How to hire a private caregiver in Anderson (no agency)
CaregiverConnect is a marketplace, not an agency: you hire the caregiver directly, which is why there is no agency mark-up on their hourly rate. That also means screening is your responsibility, and we tell you how.
- Describe the care you need
- Your posting goes live
- Review caregivers and applicants
- Message and hire
- Agree terms and pay directly
What is free and what costs money
Browsing, posting and receiving applications are free. Messaging and confirming a hire are part of Family Premium ($24.99/month, cancel any time). No commission on what you pay the caregiver; see the pricing page.
Find caregivers near Anderson
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Anderson is part of Shasta County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.
Useful reading
How to become a caregiver in California: requirements, HCA registry, IHSS and CNA explained · How much do caregivers make in California and Arizona? BLS, IHSS and minimum wage (2026) · How to hire a private caregiver: cost, screening, taxes and a written agreement · Imperial County caregiver resources: training, job centres, IHSS, senior services and transport
- Frontier Senior Center, Activities
- Frontier Senior Center, Contact Us (hours, address)
- Shasta County HHSA, In-Home Care (IHSS) (archived January 29, 2026)
- Shasta County HHSA, Support & Help Lines - Older Adults (archived January 29, 2026)
- Shasta County HHSA, Adult Protective Services (archived January 29, 2026)
- PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging
- RABA, ShastaConnect rural demand response
- RABA, Runabout
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- BLS OEWS May 2025
- UC Berkeley Labor Center, local minimum wage inventory
- California DIR, Domestic Worker Bill of Rights
- CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, median cost data tables
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year profiles, Anderson city
Hiring a caregiver in Anderson: frequently asked questions
How do I hire in home caregivers in Anderson?
Describe the help needed and give the 96007 or nearby ZIP code in a free post, then review the caregivers who reply or contact profiles listed nearby. Interview, check references and book a paid trial before agreeing on a regular schedule.
What is the cost of in home care in Anderson?
The legal minimum for a private caregiver is $16.90 an hour; many compare offers with the $18.50 Shasta County IHSS rate. Agency care costs more; CareScout reports a $40 hourly median for California in 2025.
Can a family member be paid to care for my mother in Anderson?
Yes, through IHSS if she qualifies. Shasta County lets a relative or friend enroll as her provider once they finish orientation and pass a background check. Call (530) 225-5507 to start an application.
Is there a senior center in Anderson?
Yes. The Frontier Senior Center, opened in 1996 and run by a local nonprofit, is at 2081 Frontier Trail. Its activities include exercise, games and dances, and the office is open on weekdays.
Does CaregiverConnect check caregivers' backgrounds?
No. Nobody on the platform is background-checked, license-checked or reference-checked by us, so confirm credentials before hiring. Anyone can post free of charge. Family Premium, $24.99 a month, lets you write to caregivers and confirm the one you hire.
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