Auburn, California · Placer County

In-Home Caregivers in Auburn, CA

Over a quarter of Auburn's population is 65-plus, and 1,069 older householders live by themselves (ACS 2020–2024). Post the care your parent needs at no charge, using the ZIP code of the home, and nearby caregivers see the request first.

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How to find an in-home caregiver in Auburn

Hiring for an Auburn home usually means hiring someone who drives in. The city has 13,506 residents, so the caregivers who answer may come from Newcastle or Colfax as often as from Auburn itself, and some will commute up from Rocklin and Roseville. Write the post with that in mind: give the start time, how many hours a visit lasts, whether the caregiver will drive your parent's car or their own, and whether you will pay mileage. Longer blocks make the drive worthwhile for a caregiver in a way a 45-minute check-in may not.

English is the home language for most Auburn families; 8.8% of Auburn residents aged five or over speak a language besides English with their household, Spanish (6.1%) most of all. Mention any language preference in the first line of the post. Type 95602 or 95603 below and the caregiver profiles reorder so those living closest to Auburn come first; more appear as people register.

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Private in-home caregivers near Auburn, 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.

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1 of 1 available caregiver within 50 miles of Auburn, nearest first. Names, photos, bios, references and the Verified badge details are shown once you create a free family account; this public page keeps caregivers anonymous.

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Types of in-home care families in Auburn 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

Choosing well

Evaluating caregivers in Auburn

Start with what the applicant can prove. Someone already working as a Placer County IHSS provider has gone through state provider enrollment with the county Public Authority. A caregiver who has worked for a licensed agency should appear on the state Home Care Aide Registry. CNAs are certified through CDPH; Sierra College in Rocklin teaches the closest community college class. After that, check for yourself: call two former clients or employers, let your parent meet the applicant, and book a paid trial visit. CaregiverConnect runs no background or credential checks of any kind; if you want a screening report, you order it, and only with the caregiver's signed authorization.

Questions families here ask at interview

How far is your drive to our house, and what would you do if Interstate 80 is closed?
Have you helped someone come home from Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital?
Are you an IHSS provider in Placer County, or willing to enroll?
Can you take my mother to appointments in Roseville and stay with her?
Have you used a shower chair, grab bars or a transfer belt with a client?
Would you drive Dad to lunch at the Seniors First café on Locksley Lane?
Mom forgets things and fights bath time. What has worked for you?

Schedules and cost

What in-home care costs in Auburn: hourly rates and schedules

Common Auburn arrangements: a morning visit for bathing, dressing and breakfast; a midday block that includes a ride to the doctor or the senior café; an evening visit for dinner and medications; and overnight stays for a parent with dementia or after a hospital discharge.

Reference point	Hourly	Source
Employed aides, Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom metro	$16.50 median	BLS OEWS, May 2025
IHSS provider wage, Placer County	$19.38	CDSS; effective September 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.

What should an Auburn family budget for home care? An agency will likely bill something close to CareScout's $40 California median hourly rate. A direct hire costs less but cannot go below $16.90, the state minimum that applies in Auburn as Auburn sets no local wage. Placer County IHSS pays its providers $19.38 from September 1, 2026, and the May 2025 median for aides in the BLS metro that includes Placer was $16.50. Offer mileage when the job includes driving. Long shifts carry a legal cost too: the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights adds overtime for a personal attendant past a nine-hour workday or a 45-hour workweek.

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.

Local help

Caregiver resources for families in Auburn

Placer County IHSS, Auburn officeIn-home help paid through Medi-Cal for people who are 65 or older, disabled or blind. The office is at 11434 B Avenue (530-889-7115); to start an application, call adult intake on 916-787-8860 or 888-886-5401 and fax the application and Health Care Certification to 916-787-8922.
Seniors First Auburn Café and Meals on WheelsLunch at 11 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 12183 Locksley Lane, Suite 108, by reservation; a $6.00 contribution is suggested for those 60 and older but no one is turned away. Meals on Wheels delivers in Auburn three times a week to homebound seniors. (530) 889-9500.
Auburn OnDemandThe city ride service picks up and drops off anywhere in Auburn and in parts of the nearby county, from 6 in the morning to 7 at night on weekdays, and 8 to 5 on Saturdays. Book through the GO South Placer Spare app or the dispatcher, 530-906-3171.
Placer RidesFor Placer residents 60 and older, disabled or on a low income who cannot drive or use transit: find your own driver, such as a neighbor, and the program reimburses their mileage each month; it may cover a last-resort commercial ride to a medical appointment. 530-382-0391.
Del Oro Caregiver Resource CenterRelatives who care without pay for a person with dementia, another cognitive impairment that began in adulthood, or a senior who struggles with at least two daily living tasks can qualify for its free services. Office in Citrus Heights, (916) 728-9333.
Agency on Aging Area 4 services for PlacerLegal Services of Northern California (530) 823-7560; home repairs and modifications through Placer Independent Resource Services (530) 885-6100; HICAP Medicare counseling (800) 434-0222; long-term care ombudsman (916) 376-8910.

Safety

Hiring safely in Auburn

Before the first visit, put the arrangement on paper: tasks, hourly rate, overtime, mileage, schedule and how much notice either side gives. Keep a simple weekly log of hours, store pills and valuables where they are not on display, and read each bank statement. Suspected mistreatment or money being taken goes to Placer County Adult Protective Services, whose confidential line (1-888-886-5401 or 916-787-8860) never closes. Our private caregiver hiring guide explains payroll and tax steps.

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How it works

How to hire a private caregiver in Auburn (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
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Review caregivers and applicants
Message and hire
Agree terms and pay directly

Pricing, plainly

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.

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Find caregivers near Auburn

Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.

Auburn is part of Placer County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.

Guides

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

Sources (checked 2026-10-15):

Questions

Hiring a caregiver in Auburn: frequently asked questions

How much do in-home caregivers cost in Auburn, CA?

Agency care in California runs a median $40 an hour (CareScout 2025). Hiring a caregiver yourself typically costs less, with $16.90 as the legal minimum and the $19.38 Placer IHSS wage as a common reference, plus any mileage you agree on.

Is there home care help through the county for my parent in Auburn?

When a parent on Medi-Cal is at least 65, blind or disabled, IHSS may pay a caregiver, who can be a relative. Call Placer adult intake on 916-787-8860; the IHSS office itself is on B Avenue in Auburn.

Where can my father get a hot lunch and some company?

Seniors First serves lunch three days a week at its Auburn café on Locksley Lane; call (530) 889-9500 to reserve. If he cannot leave home, the same number enrolls him in Meals on Wheels.

How can Mom get to appointments without me driving her?

Inside Auburn, book Auburn OnDemand on 530-906-3171. For trips farther afield, Placer Rides reimburses a driver she recruits, and a hired caregiver can also drive her if you agree on mileage.

Does CaregiverConnect check caregivers before they appear here?

No. Profiles are not background-checked or verified by us, so references, interviews and any screening report are up to you. You can post without paying; messaging and hiring sit in Family Premium at $24.99 a month.

Who supports family caregivers in Auburn?

Placer is one of 13 counties Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center covers, working out of Citrus Heights; (916) 728-9333. Seniors First's information line, (800) 878-9222, can point you to support groups and adult day options.

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