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Huntington Beach, California · Orange County
In-Home Caregivers in Huntington Beach, CA
Most older Huntington Beach residents want to stay in the homes they have owned for years. Post the help your parent needs, read caregiver profiles from the surrounding area and hire the person you choose directly.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach has about 37,900 residents aged 65 or older, 19.4% of the city (ACS 2020–2024), and 55.4% of the city's homes are owner-occupied, so most requests here are for help that lets someone stay put: getting up and dressed, a safe shower, meals, medication reminders, rides and company. Write your posting around a normal day for your parent, give your ZIP code (92646 to 92649) and the hours, and local caregivers get an alert and can respond; the profile cards on this page grow as more people in the area register. A good share of applicants will live in nearby cities rather than in Huntington Beach itself, so tell them where to park and whether the shift starts before morning traffic. Roughly a quarter of residents use another language at home, mostly Spanish or Vietnamese; if your parent is more at ease in either, put it in the title of your posting.
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Private in-home caregivers near Huntington Beach, 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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4 of 4 available caregivers within 50 miles of Huntington Beach, 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.
Are you a caregiver in Huntington Beach?
Open postings and a free profile.
What you can post
Types of in-home care families in Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach
Ask about three credentials and verify each. Getting onto the state's aide registry requires Live Scan fingerprints; it is compulsory for agency employees and optional for independents. IHSS providers complete a Live Scan when they enroll with the county Public Authority in Santa Ana. Certified nursing assistants hold a state certificate, and Golden West College on Goldenwest Street trains them locally. After that, speak to at least two former employers, interview in your parent's home so you can see how the caregiver helps them stand and walk, and start with a few paid trial visits. CaregiverConnect performs no screening; the Verified badge marks a background-check document the caregiver obtained and uploaded.
Questions families here ask at interview
- Dad walks with a walker; can you walk us through moving him safely from his recliner to the toilet?
- If he went to the geriatric emergency room at Huntington Beach Hospital on Beach Boulevard, what would you bring and who would you call?
- Did you train anywhere, for example the Golden West College CNA course, and are you on the aide registry or enrolled with IHSS?
- From where would you commute, and could you be here by 8 am?
- Can you speak Spanish or Vietnamese with my mother if she prefers it?
- What would you do if Mom grew agitated in the late afternoon, as she does with her dementia?
- Is your rate different for weekends, nights or using your car for errands?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Huntington Beach: hourly rates and schedules
Typical Huntington Beach postings are three to six hours on weekday mornings for personal care and lunch, two or three afternoons a week of companionship and errands, or a stretch of longer days after a hospital stay. Families caring for someone with dementia tend to add evenings and weekend relief for the spouse. If your parent attends lunch at the Senior Center in Central Park three days a week, build the caregiver's hours around it.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim metro (covers Orange County) | $16.50 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Orange County | $18.90 | 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.
Huntington Beach has no city minimum wage, so the state's $16.90 is the floor. Employed aides across the two-county metro earn a $16.50 median, Orange County IHSS providers earn $18.90, and CareScout's 2025 survey puts the California agency median for non-medical care at $40 an hour and adult day health care at $94 a day. A caregiver you hire directly will usually quote somewhere between the IHSS and agency figures, higher for dementia care or heavy transfers. As the employer you owe overtime to a personal attendant after nine hours in a day or 45 in a week, and household payroll taxes once wages pass federal thresholds.
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 Huntington Beach
- Huntington Beach Care ManagementFor residents 62 and older who are at risk with unmet needs: assessment, care planning, wheelchair and walker loans, benefits help and referrals; (714) 374-1572.
- Home Delivered Meals (City of Huntington Beach)Volunteers bring three meals each weekday to homebound residents 60 and older who cannot shop or cook; donation-based, with a possible waiting list; (714) 374-1717.
- Seniors on the GoFree rides (donations welcome) for residents 60 and older to most places in the city and selected medical sites nearby, weekdays 8 am to 3:30 pm; book three to five days ahead on (714) 374-1742.
- Senior Center in Central Park18041 Goldenwest St., front desk (714) 536-5600; open Monday to Thursday 8 am to 8 pm, Friday to 5 pm, Saturday mornings. Lunch three times a week, classes and the Hoag Health & Wellness Pavilion gym.
- Orange County Office on AgingCountywide information line for older adults: toll-free (800) 510-2020 or locally (714) 480-6450; offices on S. Grand Ave in Santa Ana.
- IHSS intake, Orange County Social Services AgencyPhone 714-825-3000 (TTY 714-834-4400); offices on W. Walnut St. in Santa Ana. For Medi-Cal recipients who need help to remain at home.
- Caregiver Resource Center OCFree consultation, counseling, support groups and short-break help for family caregivers; Fullerton office, 800-543-8312.
Safety
Hiring safely in Huntington Beach
Before the first shift, agree in writing on tasks, hours, pay, overtime, mileage and notice; each week, both sign a record of hours worked; put away valuables and watch bank and card statements; and leave a list of doctors and emergency contacts by the phone. If you think an older adult is being harmed, neglected or financially exploited, Orange County Adult Protective Services takes calls 24 hours a day on 800-451-5155. For taxes, screening and contracts, read the private caregiver hiring guide.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Huntington Beach (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 Huntington Beach
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Huntington Beach is part of Orange 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 2026-10-14):
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, 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
- CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, median cost tables
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024, Huntington Beach city
- City of Huntington Beach, senior services
- City of Huntington Beach, Senior Center in Central Park
- Huntington Beach Hospital, fact sheet
- Golden West College, Certified Nurse Assistant
- Orange County Office on Aging, contact
- Orange County SSA, IHSS and Adult Protective Services
- IHSS Public Authority of Orange County
- Caregiver Resource Center OC
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in Huntington Beach: frequently asked questions
How do I hire a caregiver in Huntington Beach?
Post your needs free, with the ZIP code, schedule and any language preference. Caregivers who cover the city apply, you compare their profiles and messages, interview your shortlist then settle terms one to one with whoever you pick.
What will a private caregiver charge in Huntington Beach?
Each caregiver names a price. Orange County IHSS pays $18.90 and CareScout reports $40 as the 2025 statewide agency median; independent quotes in Huntington Beach generally fall inside that range.
What help does the city offer older residents?
The city provides care management for residents 62 and older, home-delivered meals, free Seniors on the Go rides and the Senior Center in Central Park on Goldenwest Street. These can cover some hours so a paid caregiver is needed for fewer.
Which hospital is closest for an emergency?
Huntington Beach Hospital at 17772 Beach Boulevard is open and has a geriatric emergency room; its main number is 714-843-5000. Make sure your caregiver knows the address and your parent’s medication list.
Does CaregiverConnect screen caregivers for me?
No. You are responsible for checking references, identity and any background report; the Verified badge reflects a check the caregiver arranged and uploaded, not one we performed.
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