Ben Lomond, California · Santa Cruz County

In-Home Caregivers in Ben Lomond, CA

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How to find an in-home caregiver in Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond is an unincorporated census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, and most families who need help here hire a caregiver directly. The state licensing file of May 2025 shows one six-bed residential care facility for the elderly in Ben Lomond and no licensed home care organization. On top of that, the county IHSS Public Authority has published a call for more registry caregivers willing to take clients in the valley. Give yourself time: post well before the start date, list the exact hours, and explain how a caregiver reaches the house, including parking and whether a METRO stop on Highway 9 is within walking distance.

In ACS 2020–2024, 38.8% of Ben Lomond residents 65 and older report a disability, so many requests involve hands-on help rather than companionship alone. If your parent speaks a language other than English, open the post with it: 21.3% of residents speak another language at home, most of them a European language other than Spanish. The postings page shows your request to caregivers as soon as you publish it, and the cards below change as new caregivers join.

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Private in-home caregivers near Ben Lomond, 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.

Caregiver in San Jose, CA

about 24 mi from Ben Lomond · 10+ yrs experience

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1 of 1 available caregiver within 50 miles of Ben Lomond, 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 Ben Lomond 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 Ben Lomond

Find out which credentials each caregiver can document, then confirm them yourself. Santa Cruz County IHSS providers have attended an in-person orientation and passed a Live Scan fingerprint check; providers on the Public Authority registry have also been screened, interviewed and reference-checked, although the registry says it does not guarantee anyone and the recipient remains the employer. Aides employed by agencies must appear on the Home Care Aide Registry, which is public and searchable. A certified nursing assistant holds a CDPH certificate. Speak to at least two references, hold the interview at home with your parent present, and pay for one trial shift before setting a schedule. CaregiverConnect does not vet caregivers or run background checks; a check is yours to order, with the caregiver's written consent.

Questions families here ask at interview

Have you helped someone with a disability transfer from bed to chair, and how do you prevent falls?
Would you drive my mother to Dominican Hospital or to appointments in Scotts Valley?
Are you an enrolled Santa Cruz County IHSS provider, and are you on the registry?
Can you take my father to the weekday lunch at Highlands Park and stay with him?
Where are you driving from, and what is your plan if Highway 9 is blocked?
Do you speak any language other than English?
How much notice do you need to change a shift, and who covers when you are ill?

Schedules and cost

What in-home care costs in Ben Lomond: hourly rates and schedules

Ben Lomond families commonly post morning personal care on weekdays, from getting up through breakfast and medication; midday outings to the Highlands Park lunch or the senior center; afternoon or evening help while working family members are busy; and temporary daily care after a hospital discharge. If you also need weekend cover, list it as a separate shift so caregivers can answer for each part.

Reference point	Hourly	Source
Employed aides, Santa Cruz–Watsonville metro (Santa Cruz County)	$16.50 median	BLS OEWS, May 2025
IHSS provider wage, Santa Cruz County	$20.90	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.

No local wage law applies in Ben Lomond, according to the UC Berkeley Labor Center inventory, so $16.90 is the legal minimum. Realistic pay starts higher: county IHSS pays $20.90, and the IHSS registry reports too few providers in the valley. The county-wide BLS median for aides ($16.50, May 2025) marks the low end, and CareScout's $40 statewide agency median marks the high end. Budget mileage for appointment driving. Domestic worker overtime begins after nine hours in a day or 45 in a week, so price long shifts accordingly. A parent on Medi-Cal may qualify for IHSS hours; applications go to the county intake line, (831) 454-4101.

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 Ben Lomond

Highlands Park Senior Center8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond. The Senior Citizens Organization of SLV runs activities for people 50 and over (831-336-8900); Meals on Wheels runs a weekday midday meal there for anyone 60 or older, between 11 and 1 (831-336-5366).
IHSS application and registryApply by phone on (831) 454-4101 or in person at 1400 Emeline Avenue, 3rd Floor, Santa Cruz, or 500 Westridge Drive, Watsonville. Once approved, ask the Public Authority at (831) 454-4036 for a list of matched providers.
Lift LineA Community Bridges program with free door-to-door rides to medical appointments and other approved trips for qualifying residents 60 and over or with a disability; escorts and personal care attendants are welcome. 831-688-9663.
METRO ParaCruz and discount fareParaCruz serves only addresses within three-quarters of a mile of an operating bus route; eligibility is decided within 21 days of a complete application through ADAride, (877) 232-7433. On regular buses, riders 65 and over pay $1.00.
Mountain Community Resources6134 Highway 9, Felton, 831-335-6600. Help applying for Medi-Cal and CalFresh, free counseling, and bilingual advocacy for San Lorenzo Valley households.
Senior Network ServicesHICAP Medicare and Medi-Cal counseling, care management and the long-term care ombudsman; 3333 Soquel Drive, Suite A, Soquel, 831-462-1433.

Safety

Hiring safely in Ben Lomond

Agree on duties, pay, overtime, mileage and notice in writing, and sign a weekly timesheet together. Store cash, jewelry and prescription drugs securely, and ask the bank for transaction alerts. If you suspect abuse or neglect, Santa Cruz County Adult Protective Services answers around the clock on 1 (866) 580-4357, and California Relay users can dial 711; call 911 in an emergency. Read the hiring guide before the first shift.

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How it works

How to hire a private caregiver in Ben Lomond (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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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 Ben Lomond

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

Ben Lomond is part of Santa Cruz 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 2026-10-16):

Questions

Hiring a caregiver in Ben Lomond: frequently asked questions

How do I find in-home care in Ben Lomond?

Post a free request with the 95005 ZIP code, the tasks and the hours. Caregivers whose radius includes Ben Lomond get an alert, and you can browse the profiles above, nearest first.

Is there a senior center in Ben Lomond?

Yes. Highlands Park Senior Center at 8500 Highway 9 offers activities for people 50 and over and a Meals on Wheels lunch on weekdays for adults 60 and over. Call 831-336-5366 about the lunch.

Will IHSS cover a caregiver in Ben Lomond?

If your parent is eligible, yes; the county program covers unincorporated communities. Call (831) 454-4101 to apply. A health care professional completes a certification form and a county social worker assesses the hours at home.

What should we expect to pay?

Caregivers set their own rates. Most families pay somewhere between the $20.90 IHSS wage and the $40 CareScout agency median, plus mileage for driving, with overtime on long days.

Does CaregiverConnect screen the caregivers it lists?

It does not. Caregivers describe themselves, and you check references and order any background check. Posting is free; Family Premium, $24.99 a month, unlocks messaging and confirming a hire.

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