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Contra Costa County, California
In-Home Caregivers in Contra Costa County
Richmond and the bay cities, Concord and Walnut Creek in the middle, Antioch and Brentwood to the east: each part of the county hires a little differently. There is no charge to post; enter your relative's ZIP code so nearby caregivers see it first.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Contra Costa County
Plan the search around the part of the county where your relative lives. County services already divide it into West (Richmond, San Pablo, El Cerrito, Pinole, Hercules), Central (Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda, plus San Ramon and Danville farther south) and East (Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley, Brentwood). Caregivers tend to stay within one of those, so a post for a Brentwood address mostly reaches people already in East County. If your parent lives somewhere more remote, offering mileage or fewer, longer shifts widens the pool.
Many households here speak a language other than English: 37.5% of residents five and older, including 19.1% who speak Spanish (ACS 2020–2024). State your relative's preferred language in the post. The caregiver list on this page is ordered by how far each person is from the ZIP code typed in, and it grows as people join; type your relative's code rather than yours.
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Private in-home caregivers in Contra Costa County
Independent caregivers with profiles on CaregiverConnect whose home base is within 60 miles. You agree on duties, schedule and pay directly with the person you hire.
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3 of 3 available caregivers within 60 miles of Contra Costa County, 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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Cities and towns in Contra Costa County
Find caregivers by city and town
Each page below has its own local research and shows live caregiver profiles near that place. Towns without a page yet are covered by this hub.
- Find caregivers in Concordpop. 122,494
- Find caregivers in Richmondpop. 113,695
- Find caregivers in Antiochpop. 118,440
- Find caregivers in Walnut Creekpop. 70,288
Area by area
The communities of Contra Costa County
How hiring differs around the county.
- Concord and Pleasant HillThe county's largest city, 122,494 residents, next to Pleasant Hill (33,853), where the Area Agency on Aging and the Mt. Diablo adult day center are.
- Walnut CreekA city of 70,288 with 29.5% of its people aged 65-plus in ACS 2020–2024, and home to Rossmoor, whose residents arrange their own private caregivers.
- Richmond, San Pablo and El CerritoWest County; Richmond and El Cerrito both set minimum wages above the state rate, which matters if you hire through a business.
- Antioch, Pittsburg, Oakley and BrentwoodEast County households along Highway 4, with Tri Delta senior paratransit and The Bedford Center adult day program in Antioch.
- MartinezThe county seat (36,521 residents) and home of Contra Costa Regional Medical Center.
- San Ramon and DanvilleSan Ramon has 84,220 residents and Danville 43,190; most caregivers will drive in, so mention parking.
What you can post
Types of in-home care families in Contra Costa County 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: meals, reminders, housekeeping, errands, company.
- Personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers.
- Companion care: conversation, walks, appointments, errands.
- Dementia care: routine-based support; ask for experience.
- Respite care: shifts so a family caregiver can rest or work.
- Overnight and live-in: night supervision or room-and-board arrangements.
- Post-surgery recovery: non-medical help after a hospital stay.
- Part-time and flexible: a few hours on set days is the usual start.
Choosing well
Evaluating caregivers in Contra Costa County
Begin with credentials you can confirm. A provider enrolled with Contra Costa IHSS has attended orientation and cleared a Department of Justice Live Scan check; a registry provider has also had a face-to-face interview and reference checks at the Public Authority. Aides that a licensed agency sends out must be listed on the state registry; independent caregivers can sign up too. Nursing assistants hold CDPH certification, and Mt. Diablo Adult Education in Concord trains them locally. Then ring two former employers, include your relative in the conversation, and book one paid trial shift before fixing a schedule. Nobody at CaregiverConnect screens applicants; a background report, ordered with the candidate's written consent, is your own step.
Questions families here ask at interview
- From which part of the county would you be coming, and what is that drive like at 8 a.m.?
- Which hospitals have past clients of yours come home from: John Muir, Kaiser, Sutter Delta or Contra Costa Regional?
- Are you enrolled with Contra Costa IHSS, on the Public Authority registry, or CDPH-certified?
- If my mother switches to Spanish when she is tired or confused, can you follow her?
- Would you ride LINK or Tri Delta paratransit with my father, or drive him and charge mileage?
- What would you do if my parent fell while you were alone with them?
- Do you charge the same hourly rate for evenings and weekends?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Contra Costa County: hourly rates and schedules
West County. Short daily visits for meals and medication, often for a parent in an apartment. Central County. Weekday daytime blocks while adult children commute, plus driving to appointments in Walnut Creek, Concord or Martinez. East County. Longer shifts that fit around the Highway 4 commute, and some live-in arrangements.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont metro (five counties including Contra Costa) | $17.28 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Contra Costa County | $20.03 | 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 numbers frame a private rate: the $16.90 state minimum, the $17.28 metro aide median, the $20.03 that Contra Costa IHSS pays, and CareScout's $40 statewide median for agency home care. A direct hire usually lands between the IHSS and agency figures. If your relative lives in Richmond or El Cerrito, the city minimum ($19.18 and $18.82 since January 1, 2026, per UC Berkeley's Labor Center) is the floor businesses there must pay. Medi-Cal members who are older, blind or disabled can be assessed for IHSS by calling (925) 229-8434, which is worth doing before you budget private hours. Past 9 hours on any day, or 45 in a week, state law entitles personal attendants to overtime.
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 Contra Costa County
- Information & Assistance line (Aging and Adult Services)400 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, weekdays 8 to 5; (800) 510-2020 or (925) 229-8434. Social workers refer callers to caregiver support groups, adult day care for respite, in-home help and transport, with interpreters in any language. Separate West, Central and East County guides.
- IHSS applications and the Public Authority registryApply by calling (925) 229-8434; after the SOC 873 health form, a social worker visits the home. Once approved, the registry, (800) 333-1081, sends a list of three to six providers to call.
- Adult day health centers (Choice in Aging)Mt. Diablo Center for Adult Day Health Care, 490 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, (925) 682-6330, and The Bedford Center, 1811 C Street, Antioch, (925) 778-4171.
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Empowered Aging)2255 Contra Costa Blvd, Suite 204, Pleasant Hill, (925) 685-2070, for concerns about a relative in a care facility. Medicare counseling through HICAP: (925) 655-1393.
- County Connection LINK paratransitCentral county shared rides for people who cannot use regular buses because of a disability; register first, then book one to seven days ahead on 925-938-7433. $5 each way.
- Tri Delta Transit paratransitEast County rides for anyone 65 or older within the local bus area, weekdays 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays; $2.75 one way inside the service area. A registered personal care attendant rides free. 1-925-754-6622.
Safety
Hiring safely in Contra Costa County
Put duties, hourly pay, overtime, mileage and notice periods into a short signed agreement, and track hours on a timesheet each week. Secure cash, checkbooks and jewelry, and set up bank alerts. If you suspect abuse, call Contra Costa APS at any hour: (925) 229-8434 from a mobile phone, or toll-free 1 (800) 510-2020 if calling on a Contra Costa landline. Online reports go through reporttoaps.org. The hiring guide covers payroll and contracts.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Contra Costa County (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
Who, which tasks, which days and time blocks, budget, start date. About ten minutes, free.
Your posting goes live
Caregivers in range see it immediately. Edit or close it any time from your dashboard.
Review caregivers and applicants
Experience, care types, languages, rates, availability. Applicants appear under your posting.
Message and hire
Messaging and confirming a hire are part of Family Premium ($24.99/month, cancel anytime). Browsing, posting and applications are free.
Agree terms and pay directly
Rate, schedule and payment are between you and the caregiver. No percentage is taken.
Pricing, plainly
What is free and what costs money
Free family account
$0
- Browse profiles, post and edit care needs, receive applications
Family Premium
$24.99/month
- Messaging, direct job requests, confirming a hire; cancel any time
No commission on what you pay the caregiver; payments are between you. Details on the pricing page.
Widen your search
Find caregivers near Contra Costa County
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
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- Find caregivers in Antioch, CA15 mi
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- Find caregivers in San Joaquin County41 mi
- Find caregivers in Sacramento County58 mi
Guides
Useful reading before you apply
How to become a caregiver in California: requirements, HCA registry, IHSS and CNA explained
Which rules apply to a caregiver in California depends on who pays them. A plain-language map of the Home Care Aide Registry, IHSS provider enrolment and CNA/HHA certification, with the official sources.
How much do caregivers make in California and Arizona? BLS, IHSS and minimum wage (2026)
Median hourly pay for home health and personal care aides by metro area from the May 2025 BLS survey, county IHSS wages, state minimum wages, and how private rates relate to them.
How to hire a private caregiver: cost, screening, taxes and a written agreement
What a private in-home caregiver costs compared with an agency, how to screen and check references, the household-employer tax and overtime rules in California and Arizona, and what to put in writing.
Imperial County caregiver resources: training, job centres, IHSS, senior services and transport
A verified directory of the agencies and programmes caregivers and families in El Centro, Calexico, Brawley, Imperial, Holtville, Westmorland and Calipatria actually use, with addresses and phone numbers checked on 12 October 2026.
Sources (checked 2026-10-15):
- Contra Costa EHSD, In-Home Supportive Services
- Contra Costa EHSD, Information & Assistance
- Contra Costa EHSD, Area Agency on Aging
- Contra Costa EHSD, Adult Protective Services
- Contra Costa IHSS Public Authority, become a registry provider
- Contra Costa IHSS Public Authority, I need a provider
- California Department of Aging, Contra Costa services directory
- County Connection, LINK paratransit
- Tri Delta Transit, senior paratransit service
- Tri Delta Transit, paratransit fares
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- BLS OEWS May 2025, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
- 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
- California Department of Finance, E-1 population estimates 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year profile, Contra Costa County (via MCDC)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year profile, Walnut Creek city (via MCDC)
- Rossmoor Walnut Creek, FAQ (assisted living and private caregivers)
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in Contra Costa County: frequently asked questions
How does my parent apply for IHSS in Contra Costa?
Call (925) 229-8434; nobody needs to visit an office. Once the doctor returns the SOC 873 health certification, a county social worker comes to the home, assesses what help is needed and decides how many hours a month to approve.
Can the county help us find an IHSS caregiver?
Yes, after approval. The Public Authority registry gives recipients a list of three to six providers who fit their needs; you call them, interview, and choose. Family members and friends can also be enrolled as the provider.
Who can I call for general help as a family caregiver?
The county Information & Assistance line, (800) 510-2020, weekdays 8 to 5. Its social workers point callers to caregiver support groups, adult day care for respite and in-home help, and they follow up afterward.
Is there adult day care for a parent with dementia?
Choice in Aging runs two adult day health centers listed by the state: Mt. Diablo Center in Pleasant Hill and The Bedford Center in Antioch. Call either one to ask who qualifies and what a day costs.
Does CaregiverConnect screen the caregivers?
No. The platform runs no background or reference checks, so you handle the profile review, reference calls and any screening yourself. A post costs nothing; paying $24.99 a month for Family Premium unlocks messaging and hire confirmation.
My father lives in Brentwood. Will someone travel there?
Use his Brentwood ZIP code, which puts the post in front of East County caregivers, and mention any mileage you will pay. Longer shifts are more attractive to people driving in from Antioch or Pittsburg.
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