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Folsom, California · Sacramento County
In-Home Caregivers in Folsom, CA
Folsom has a senior center with dementia and Parkinson's support groups and a hospital on Creekside Drive. When a parent needs help at home between those, post the job at no cost and choose your own caregiver.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Folsom
A Folsom posting goes up under ZIP code 95630 and describes the help and the hours; any caregiver whose radius takes in Folsom can then apply. Folsom-area profiles appear above as people join. Folsom stretches from the older streets near Historic Folsom to new neighborhoods south of Highway 50, so give the caregiver an idea of where the house is and how long the drive is from Rancho Cordova, Orangevale or Sacramento, where some applicants may live. If you are arranging care from work or from another city, explain who will be the caregiver's contact and how you want updates, whether by text after each shift or a weekly call. If your parent speaks a language other than English, say which one: 24.8% of Folsom residents five and older speak something besides English at home (ACS 2020–2024).
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Private in-home caregivers near Folsom, 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.
1 of 1 available caregiver within 50 miles of Folsom, 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 Folsom 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 Folsom
Check credentials before you check personalities. California's Home Care Aide Registry shows anyone working for a licensed home care organization and independents who registered. Sacramento County IHSS providers have completed enrollment and Department of Justice fingerprinting with the county Public Authority. A certified nursing assistant who trained locally may have taken the eight-week course at Folsom Lake College, and the CDPH certificate can be verified by name. Ask two former employers whether the caregiver arrived on time and how a difficult day was handled, include your parent in the interview, have the caregiver sign a consent form if you want a background report, and try a few paid shifts first. Keep in mind that the platform carries out no vetting or background checks of its own; the Verified label marks only an uploaded document.
Questions families here ask at interview
- Which town do you live in, and what does the drive to Folsom look like at 8 a.m.?
- Have you looked after anyone newly discharged from Mercy Hospital of Folsom, and what did that involve?
- Which credential do you hold: CNA certification, Sacramento County IHSS enrollment, or a number on the state aide registry?
- What experience do you have with Parkinson's disease or dementia?
- My father enjoys the senior lunch on Natoma Street. Could you get him there on Mondays and Thursdays?
- How will you keep me updated if I am at work or out of town?
- What is your rate for daytime hours, and is an overnight stay priced differently?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Folsom: hourly rates and schedules
Folsom families often ask for a few daytime hours on weekdays while adult children work, help in the mornings and evenings for someone who is unsteady on their feet, overnight presence for a parent with dementia, or a block of full days after surgery. Pairing a caregiver with senior center lunches and support groups can reduce the paid hours you need.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom metro (Sacramento County) | $16.50 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Sacramento County | $19.15 | 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.
Folsom has not set a local minimum wage, so $16.90 applies, though experienced caregivers usually ask for more. Sacramento County pays IHSS providers $19.15 an hour, the BLS median for aides in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom metro is $16.50, and a licensed agency in California bills a median $40 an hour for non-medical care. Most families who hire directly pay somewhere between the IHSS rate and the agency rate, with more for nights and complex care. A personal attendant earns overtime for any time beyond nine hours on a given day or 45 over the week, and the IRS household-employee rules start at $3,000 in cash wages paid to one person in 2026.
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 Folsom
- Folsom Senior Center48 Natoma Street, (916) 461-6601. For ages 55 and up: senior lunch on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 to 12:30, exercise classes, van day trips, and an Alzheimer's Association dementia caregiver support group, a Parkinson's group and a grief group.
- HICAP Medicare counseling(916) 376-8915. Free one-on-one help with Medicare choices for older adults and their families in Sacramento County.
- Agency on Aging Area 4(916) 486-1876. Family caregiver services, meals, information and referral for Sacramento County residents.
- Sacramento County IHSSMedi-Cal members who need help staying at home can apply for IHSS on (916) 874-9471. The program can pay for housecleaning, meals, personal care and accompaniment to medical appointments.
- SacRT in FolsomRoutes 10 and 20, the Gold Line, SacRT Flex shared rides for seniors 62 and over in the Folsom zone ($2.50 a trip), and SacRT GO paratransit for ADA-eligible riders at 916-321-2877.
- Mercy Hospital of Folsom1650 Creekside Drive. Folsom's 106-bed hospital, with a basic-level emergency room. Before discharge, tell the hospital's planners what help your parent will have at home.
Safety
Hiring safely in Folsom
A short written agreement prevents most disputes. Cover duties and days, the hourly rate and overtime, mileage, time off, how much notice ends the job, and who to call in an emergency. Have each week's hours signed off, keep jewelry and spare medicines locked up, and set up account alerts if your parent manages money. In Folsom, call the county's Adult Protective Services hotline, (916) 874-9377, day or night about suspected elder abuse or neglect. Our guide to hiring a caregiver privately has a contract template.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Folsom (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.
Widen your search
Find caregivers near Folsom
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Folsom is part of Sacramento 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):
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- California DIR, minimum wage FAQ
- UC Berkeley Labor Center, local minimum wage inventory
- California DIR, Domestic Worker Bill of Rights FAQ
- CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, median cost data tables
- IRS Topic 756, household employees
- CDSS, Home Care Aide application process
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 (DP02), Folsom city
- City of Folsom, Senior Center (Wayback Machine capture, August 14, 2026)
- California Department of Aging, Sacramento County services directory
- Sacramento County DCFAS, In-Home Supportive Services
- Sacramento County DCFAS, Adult Protective Services
- SacRT, Folsom transit service
- SacRT GO paratransit
- SacRT Flex neighborhood shuttle
- HCAI, Mercy Hospital of Folsom facility profile
- Folsom Lake College, Nursing (Nurse Assistant course)
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in Folsom: frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to line up a caregiver in Folsom?
Post your request for free with the 95630 ZIP code, the start date and the hours. Caregivers who cover Folsom are notified as soon as it goes live, and you choose whom to call.
What should we expect to pay for home care in Folsom?
Budget at least $19.15 an hour, Sacramento County's IHSS wage, when hiring an experienced independent caregiver; overnight or specialized care costs more. Agencies statewide bill a median of $40.
Is there a dementia caregiver support group in Folsom?
Yes. The Folsom Senior Center on Natoma Street hosts an Alzheimer's Association dementia caregiver support group, along with Parkinson's and grief groups. Call (916) 461-6601 for dates.
Can Medi-Cal cover a caregiver for my parent in Folsom?
Through IHSS it can, if your parent has Medi-Cal coverage and the county assesses a need for help at home. Call Sacramento County IHSS on (916) 874-9471; the county IHSS guide explains the process.
Does CaregiverConnect background-check Folsom caregivers?
No. CaregiverConnect does not screen or vet caregivers. Check registrations and certificates, speak to references and, with permission, order a background report.
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