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Downey, California · Los Angeles County
In-Home Caregivers in Downey, CA
Many Downey families already share the caring between relatives and need a caregiver for set hours or for the weeks after rehabilitation. Posting costs nothing; you read the applications and make the hire yourself.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Downey
Downey households average 3.1 people in ACS 2020–2024, and almost a third include someone 65 or older, so the usual request is help around a family that is already doing a lot. Local services cover some of the week. The Barbara J. Riley Community and Senior Center on Quill Drive serves adults 50 and over with meals, activities and Medicare counseling, mostly free. Downey Dial-A-Ride carries residents 65 and older, or with a doctor-certified disability, to any address in the city at two quarters a trip. For a parent on Medi-Cal, IHSS may fund some weekly hours. A private caregiver covers the rest, especially the period after discharge from Rancho Los Amigos or PIH Health Downey, when the person may need help with transfers, exercises and every meal.
Post the tasks, hours, any driving and your ZIP code, and caregivers working near Downey can reply; the profiles above update as new people sign up nearby. With Spanish spoken at home by most people in Downey, a request for a bilingual caregiver belongs at the top of the posting when your parent needs one.
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Private in-home caregivers near Downey, 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 Downey, 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 Downey 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 Downey
Verify credentials yourself. Downey applicants who claim registry status can be searched on the state's Home Care Aide Registry; registration follows a state background check and is required only of agency staff. A certified nursing assistant, for example one trained in the 160-hour course at Downey Adult School, has also passed a state exam. Anyone working as an IHSS provider will have completed county enrollment. After a rehabilitation stay, ask the therapists at discharge to show the caregiver the transfers and exercises, and watch the caregiver do them before you leave them alone. Do the interview in your parent's home, phone two references, collect a signed release before running any check, and start with a paid trial day. CaregiverConnect performs no background checks; its Verified badge is limited to one reviewed document.
Questions families here ask at interview
- Rancho Los Amigos will send my husband home with exercises and transfer routines. Have you done that kind of work?
- Can you speak Spanish with my father throughout the day?
- Would you take my mother to the Barbara J. Riley senior center, or book Dial-A-Ride with her?
- Do you have a car and insurance that covers driving a client?
- Which of these can I verify for you: CNA, the aide registry, IHSS enrollment?
- How do you prevent falls in a house with steps and rugs?
- What would you charge for weekdays, and what for a Sunday night?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Downey: hourly rates and schedules
Typical Downey postings are weekday mornings or afternoons while adult children work, daily help with bathing and exercises for a few weeks after rehabilitation, overnights when a parent wanders or falls at night, and Saturday or Sunday relief for the family member who does most of the care.
| 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.
Without a Downey ordinance, $16.90 (the California minimum) is the lowest lawful hourly pay for a caregiver here; the regional aide median was $16.50 in May 2025. Caregivers working for themselves generally set rates above the IHSS figure and below agency billing, and someone with wheelchair and transfer experience after rehabilitation will ask toward the top. Families here often mix IHSS hours, unpaid help from relatives and a smaller block of private hours. Hire someone for long days and overtime starts after the ninth hour, or after hour 45 in the week, as the domestic worker law requires.
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 Downey
- Barbara J. Riley Community and Senior Center7810 Quill Dr., Downey, 562-904-7223. For adults 50 and older, targeted at Downey residents: congregate meals, Medicare counseling, health education and activities; no fees for most services.
- City of Downey Dial-A-RideCurb-to-curb rides inside city limits for residents 65 and older or with a physician-certified disability; 50 cents each way, attendants ride free. Scheduling 562-904-7215.
- Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center7601 Imperial Highway, (562) 385-7111. Ask the treatment team for written instructions on transfers and exercises before discharge.
- LA County DPSS, In-Home Supportive ServicesNew applications: (888) 944-4477. Questions on an open case: (888) 822-9622. The person receiving care can employ a relative.
- PASC Homecare RegistryFree referrals of IHSS provider applicants to county recipients who need someone from outside the family. 877-565-4477.
- Alzheimer's Los AngelesHelpline 844-435-7259 with Spanish-language support, care counselors and family groups.
Safety
Hiring safely in Downey
Agree the work in writing: tasks, hours, pay, overtime, mileage and notice. Keep a simple timesheet, store cash and valuables away, check account statements, and agree how you will hear about each shift. If you suspect an older or dependent Downey resident is being hurt or neglected, phone Adult Protective Services on (877) 477-3646; concerns about a nursing home or residential care home go to the ombudsman, (800) 510-2020. The hiring guide has a fuller checklist.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Downey (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 Downey
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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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):
- 211 LA, Barbara J. Riley Community and Senior Center listing
- 1degree, City of Downey Dial-A-Ride listing
- LA County DHS, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
- HCAI hospital profile, PIH Health Downey Hospital
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year profile, Downey city (via MCDC)
- Downey Adult School, CNA + Certified Nursing Assistant
- LA County DPSS, In-Home Supportive Services
- LA County DPSS, contact numbers (APS, Long Term Care Ombudsman)
- PASC Homecare Registry
- 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 Downey: frequently asked questions
What help is there after Rancho Los Amigos discharges my father?
Ask the treatment team for written instructions and, if he has Medi-Cal, apply for IHSS on (888) 944-4477. A private caregiver can cover the hours IHSS does not, especially in the first weeks home.
How does Downey Dial-A-Ride work?
It serves Downey residents 65 and older or with a physician-certified disability, within city limits, for 50 cents each way. Call 562-904-7215 to schedule; an attendant can ride along at no charge.
Is there a senior center in Downey?
The Barbara J. Riley Community and Senior Center at 7810 Quill Dr. serves adults 50 and over with meals, activities and Medicare counseling; call 562-904-7223.
What do caregivers charge in Downey?
The legal floor is $16.90. Real quotes depend on the care and hours, and usually fall between the county IHSS wage and agency prices.
Is my sister allowed to be paid for caring for Mom?
Yes, through IHSS when Mom has Medi-Cal and the county approves hours. The Los Angeles County IHSS guide walks through the steps.
Does CaregiverConnect vet the caregivers?
No. The registry lookup, the reference calls and any background screen are your job as the employer.
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