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In-Home Caregivers in Jackson, CA
Looking for in-home care in Jackson, from a house near Main Street to a home off Court Street or Jackson Gate Road? Posting a request is free. Add the ZIP code, 95642, so caregivers nearby see it first.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Jackson
Jackson families have more choices close by than anyone else in Amador County. Both of the county's licensed home care organizations, Interim HealthCare (serving Amador and Calaveras) and United Personal Care, have Jackson offices (CDSS, May 2025), and CDPH lists three home health agencies and a hospice in the city. Those agencies supply skilled or agency staff; for daily non-medical help at a lower cost, many families hire a private caregiver or, if the parent has Medi-Cal, an IHSS provider.
The need is real. Someone 65 or over lives in 56.7% of Jackson households, and nearly one household in five is a woman 65 or over living alone (ACS 2020–2024). Private caregivers who apply may come from Jackson, Sutter Creek, Martell or Ione; the closest profiles to your ZIP are shown first below.
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Private in-home caregivers near Jackson, 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 Jackson, 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 Jackson 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 Jackson
Ask each applicant what they hold and confirm it. IHSS providers in Amador are fingerprinted through Live Scan, and in Jackson that happens at the police department or Going Postal. The two Jackson agencies have to register their aides with the state Home Care Aide Registry; CDPH keeps the list of certified nursing assistants. For a private hire, ring two or more former employers, hold the interview where your parent can join in, and pay for a single try-out shift first. Our site checks no one's record. A background report is possible too: get signed consent from the applicant and buy one yourself.
Questions families here ask at interview
- Which clients have you cared for after a discharge from Sutter Amador Hospital or a rehab stay at Kit Carson?
- Has a home health nurse or a hospice team in Jackson ever directed your work?
- Can you drive my mother to appointments on Mission Boulevard and Court Street, and wait with her?
- Would you take my father to the weekday senior lunch and sit with him there?
- Do you know how to use Amador Transit's Shuttle 6 on a day your car will not start?
- Suppose my mother slipped on the stairs and insisted she was not hurt. What next?
- Are you willing to do a paid trial shift before we agree on regular hours?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Jackson: hourly rates and schedules
Jackson requests are usually close to home: a two- or three-hour morning visit for bathing, breakfast and pills, or an afternoon slot that covers a clinic run and the grocery store. Families of a parent just home from the hospital often want full days for a couple of weeks before cutting back. Spell out in your post which days, how many hours and whether driving is included.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode nonmetro area (includes Amador County) | $16.52 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Amador County | $19.40 | CDSS; effective August 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.
A private Jackson caregiver costs at least California's $16.90 minimum, since UC Berkeley's inventory lists no Jackson ordinance. The $16.52 BLS median for aides in the seven-county region sits just under that floor, while Amador County pays IHSS providers $19.40 from August 1, 2026. Agency care costs much more: CareScout's 2025 California median was $40 an hour. Paying a caregiver yourself makes you the employer, and the overtime clock starts once a day's work tops nine hours or a week's tops forty-five. The typical Jackson household earns $70,239 a year (ACS 2020–2024), so if a parent may qualify for Medi-Cal, ask about IHSS before committing to private hours.
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 Jackson
- Sutter Amador Hospital discharge planningThe 52-bed hospital at 200 Mission Blvd. has a basic emergency department (HCAI). Before a parent leaves, ask the discharge team about home health orders and whether a caregiver will need to help with transfers or wound care.
- Home health and hospice in JacksonCDPH lists Amador Home Health (245 New York Ranch Road, Suite C), Sutter Care at Home (815 Court Street, Suite 6) and Hospice of Amador and Calaveras (1500 South Highway 49, Suite 205). Between those visits, a private caregiver can fill the gaps.
- Jackson senior lunchThe Amador County Senior Center holds a weekday lunch at its Jackson site beginning at 11:30, open to people aged 60 or over and some of their spouses and companions. Call (209) 223-0442.
- Amador Transit Shuttle 6 and Dial-a-RideShuttle 6 loops on weekdays from Sutter Hill through Martell and Jackson. Dial-a-Ride serves Jackson-Sutter Creek curb to curb for passengers whose disability or health condition prevents them from using the bus; applications on (209) 267-9395.
- Jackson Police DepartmentThe station at 33D Broadway keeps its front office open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and officers cover the city around the clock; phone (209) 223-1771. The Public Authority lists it for welfare checks and Live Scan appointments.
Safety
Hiring safely in Jackson
Sign a short written agreement with the caregiver before work begins. Cover duties, hours and rate, overtime, mileage, and the notice needed to stop. Keep a weekly timesheet, keep money and medicines secured, and check the bank statement often. If you suspect an older adult is being abused or exploited, phone Amador County APS on (209) 223-6550; its after-hours number is (209) 223-1075 and the state hotline is 1-833-401-0832. Dial 911 in an emergency. See our private hire guide, the Amador County IHSS guide and the Amador County page for county programs.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Jackson (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 Jackson
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Jackson is part of Amador 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 2026-10-16):
- CDSS Community Care Licensing open data (home care organization and RCFE files, May 2025)
- CDPH, Licensed and Certified Healthcare Facility Listing (September 16, 2026)
- HCAI, Sutter Amador Hospital facility profile
- Area 12 Agency on Aging, Congregate Dining – Jackson
- Amador Transit, Shuttle 6
- Amador Transit, Dial-a-Ride
- City of Jackson, Police Department
- Amador County IHSS Public Authority, FAQ (contact numbers)
- Amador County, Adult Protective Services
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area
- 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
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 DP02 and DP03, Jackson city
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in Jackson: frequently asked questions
Are there licensed home care agencies in Jackson?
Yes, two, both named above. CDSS's May 2025 data also show two other Amador County agencies, now closed.
What is the difference between home health and a home caregiver?
Home health agencies such as Amador Home Health or Sutter Care at Home send nurses and therapists on a doctor's order. A home caregiver helps with daily tasks such as bathing, meals and errands, and can be hired privately for the hours in between.
How do Jackson families start IHSS?
Call Amador County IHSS on (209) 223-6550 and ask for a social worker; the office is in Sutter Creek. The Amador County page explains eligibility and the registry.
Is there a place in Jackson for a parent to have lunch with others?
Yes. Each weekday at 11:30 the Amador County Senior Center sits down to lunch in Jackson with anyone 60 or older; a caregiver is welcome to bring your parent along.
Does CaregiverConnect vet the caregivers who apply?
No. We leave the checking of backgrounds, licenses and references to you. You can post a Jackson request for free and upgrade to Family Premium ($24.99 monthly) when you want to message applicants.
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