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Compton, California · Los Angeles County
In-Home Caregivers in Compton, CA
In a Compton home the caregiver usually joins a family that is already sharing the work, covering the hours when everyone else is at a job or school. Post what you need for free, read who applies, and choose the person yourself.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Compton
Compton households are large: an average of 3.8 residents per home (ACS 2020–2024), and 31.4% of them count a member 65 or over. The usual request is for weekday mornings, cover when a daughter works late, or a second pair of hands at bath time. Write the posting that way. List the exact hours, the tasks (bathing, toileting, meals, medication reminders, rides), whether there are stairs or a wheelchair, and your ZIP code, whether 90220, 90221 or 90222. Applicants who live near you can respond, and the caregiver profiles above refresh as people sign up close to Compton.
Language matters in many Compton families. Spanish is spoken at home by 63.2% of residents aged five and over, and if your mother or grandfather is more comfortable in Spanish, put that in the first line. Getting around matters too. The city Dial-A-Ride carries residents 55 and older, and disabled residents 21 and older, within city limits, so you can tell applicants which trips the city service covers and which ones you need them to drive. Countywide programs are summarized on the Los Angeles County home care page.
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Private in-home caregivers near Compton, 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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3 of 3 available caregivers within 50 miles of Compton, 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 Compton 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 Compton
Nobody at CaregiverConnect screens the people who apply, so the checking falls to you. Look up anyone who says they are a registered home care aide on the state Home Care Aide Registry; independent caregivers do not have to register, but registration means a state background check was cleared. A certified nursing assistant, for instance from the Compton College eight-week course, holds a CDPH certificate you can verify. If a relative will be your parent's IHSS provider, the county enrollment and PASC orientation are part of the process. Interview candidates at home in front of your relative, ring two earlier employers, have the applicant sign consent ahead of any record search, and book one paid trial shift first.
Questions families here ask at interview
- My father uses a walker and the bathroom is small. How would you help him shower safely?
- Are you comfortable speaking Spanish with my grandmother all day?
- Can you drive her to appointments, or would you book Compton Dial-A-Ride with her?
- You would be working alongside my sister, who covers evenings. How would you hand over each day?
- Which certificate or registry number can I check for you?
- What do you charge for weekday mornings, and how do you bill extra hours?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Compton: hourly rates and schedules
Compton families most often ask for weekday blocks of four to eight hours while relatives are at work, a few hours on weekends so the main family caregiver can rest, rides and company for medical visits, and overnight cover when a parent with dementia is up at night.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim metro (Los Angeles and Orange counties) | $16.50 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Los Angeles County | $19.64 | 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.
Compton relies on the state minimum, $16.90 an hour; no city ordinance sets a higher one. Metro aides earned a $16.50 midpoint wage in May 2025, IHSS pays its providers $19.64, and agencies in California charge a $40.00 hourly median for non-medical care. A direct hire in Compton often costs somewhere between that IHSS figure and agency billing. California's Domestic Worker Bill of Rights puts a premium on any tenth hour in a day and any hour after the 45th in a week.
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 Compton
- Compton Dial-A-RideCity transportation for seniors 55 and older and for people with disabilities aged 21 and older who live within Compton city limits. 1108 N. Oleander, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; intake (310) 605-5688 or (310) 537-4890.
- Dollarhide Neighborhood CenterThe Compton recreation department's base for older-adult services: senior Dial-A-Ride and disabled transportation intake (310) 537-4890, taxi vouchers (310) 605-5694, senior employment programs (213) 738-2689.
- Compton Senior Resource FairThe city lists a Senior Resource Fair on October 26, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Dollarhide Community Center, 301 N. Tamarind Ave. The recreation department is on (310) 605-5688.
- Los Angeles County DPSS, In-Home Supportive ServicesPhone applications go to (888) 944-4477, after which a county worker comes to the house to set the hours. Medi-Cal is required. The recipient may pick a relative to be the paid worker.
- PASC Homecare RegistryWhen an IHSS client has no relative to take the job: free referrals, plus advice on interviewing, hiring and supervising a homecare provider. 877-565-4477.
- Adult Protective Services and Elder Abuse HotlineLos Angeles County line for suspected abuse, neglect or abandonment of an adult 65 or older or a dependent adult: (877) 477-3646.
Safety
Hiring safely in Compton
Settle the terms on paper ahead of day one: duties, schedule, hourly pay, overtime, gas money and how much warning either party gives before ending it. Keep a timesheet that both of you initial, lock away cash, jewelry and checkbooks, and check bank statements each month. In Compton, as anywhere in the county, Adult Protective Services takes reports of harm to elders and dependent adults on (877) 477-3646; trouble in a nursing or board-and-care home goes to the county ombudsman, (800) 510-2020. More steps are in the guide to hiring a private caregiver.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Compton (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
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 Compton
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Compton is part of Los Angeles County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.
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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):
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year profile, Compton city (via MCDC)
- LA County Services Locator, Compton Dial-A-Ride
- LA County Services Locator, Dollarhide Neighborhood Center
- City of Compton, Senior Resource Fair calendar listing
- Compton College, Certified Nursing Assistant
- Los Angeles County DPSS, In-Home Supportive Services
- Los Angeles County DPSS, contact numbers (APS, Long Term Care Ombudsman)
- PASC Homecare Registry
- CDSS, Home Care Services Bureau
- UC Berkeley Labor Center, inventory of local minimum wage ordinances
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025
- California DIR, Domestic Worker Bill of Rights
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in Compton: frequently asked questions
Who can ride Compton Dial-A-Ride?
Compton residents aged 55 and over, and residents with disabilities aged 21 and over. Call (310) 605-5688 or (310) 537-4890 on a weekday to sign up.
How much does an in-home caregiver cost in Compton?
No less than $16.90 an hour by law. Above that floor the rate is agreed between you and the caregiver, and driving, nights and heavier personal care tend to cost more.
Can IHSS pay my son to care for me in Compton?
Yes, if you have Medi-Cal and the county approves IHSS hours, you can choose your son as your provider and the county pays him. Our county IHSS walkthrough has each step.
Are taxi vouchers available to Compton seniors?
The county directory lists a voucher line at Dollarhide, (310) 605-5694; ask there who qualifies.
Has CaregiverConnect checked the caregivers who apply?
No. You verify registry or CNA status, call references and arrange any screening yourself, with the applicant's written consent.
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