In-Home Caregivers in Keyes, CA
In Keyes, most care for an older relative is arranged family to caregiver, since no agency, clinic or care home is licensed at a Keyes address. Post what you need for free; caregivers nearest 95328 are listed first above.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Keyes
Keyes is an unincorporated, census-designated community of about 5,600 people (ACS 2020–2024) northwest of the City of Turlock. It has a community services district for water, sewer and street lights, but no city hall, and the state licensing files checked in October 2026 show no home health agency, home care organization or residential care home in town. Most families hire a caregiver directly, either paying privately or through IHSS, which lets an eligible person choose the provider, including a relative.
Language matters more here than in most of the county. ACS counts 75.1% of Keyes residents five and older speaking a language other than English at home, almost all of them Spanish (71.0%). Write your post in Spanish and English if that suits your family, state the hours and tasks, and include ZIP 95328. Applicants are sorted by distance in the list above, which changes whenever new caregivers register.
Private in-home caregivers near Keyes, 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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Types of in-home care families in Keyes 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
Evaluating caregivers in Keyes
Ask every applicant which credential they hold and check it. CDPH's online lookup confirms nursing assistant and home health aide certificates, and the CDSS Home Care Aide Registry lists aides cleared to work for licensed agencies. Stanislaus County IHSS providers have been fingerprinted through Live Scan, and the StanLink2Care registry interviews each provider before referral. Speak to two references, in Spanish if that is easier, meet at the house so the applicant sees the layout, and pay for one trial shift. CaregiverConnect does not run background checks or verify caregivers. You can order a check yourself once the applicant agrees in writing.
Questions families here ask at interview
- ¿Habla usted español con fluidez? Can you explain medication instructions to my grandmother in Spanish?
- Do you live in Keyes, Ceres or Turlock, and do you have a car, or would you come on route 29T?
- My father lives with us; how would you share the work with family members who are home part of the day?
- Have you cared for someone with diabetes, and how do you plan meals around it?
- Are you enrolled as an IHSS provider in Stanislaus County, or willing to enroll?
- How would you help my mother get in and out of the shower safely?
- What would you do if my grandmother fell while you were alone with her?
What in-home care costs in Keyes: hourly rates and schedules
About a quarter of Keyes households (26.1%) include someone 65 or older, and families with working adults often ask for weekday coverage while the family is at work, a few hours of help with bathing and meals, or a ride to an appointment in Ceres or Turlock. Other requests include extra help after a hospital discharge and weekend relief for the relative who does most of the caring.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Modesto, CA metro (Stanislaus County) | $16.50 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Stanislaus County | $18.75 | CDSS; effective July 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.
Each caregiver sets a rate, and these benchmarks help you judge it. The legal floor is $16.90; Keyes is unincorporated, and the UC Berkeley Labor Center shows no local ordinance that would apply. Home health and personal care aides in the Modesto metro had a $16.50 median in May 2025. Stanislaus County IHSS pays $18.75 an hour since July 1, 2026, and CareScout puts agency home care in California at a $40 median. With ACS reporting 18.6% of Keyes residents 65 and older below the poverty line, IHSS is worth checking first: people who receive SSI/SSP meet its financial test, and the county helps with a Medi-Cal application during the home visit if your relative has none. Personal attendants are owed overtime after 9 hours a day or 45 a week.
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.
Caregiver resources for families in Keyes
- Stanislaus County IHSSTo apply, call (209) 558-2637 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on a weekday. The applicant must be 65 or older, blind or disabled, unable to live safely at home without help, and meet financial need. A social worker visits to assess, and a doctor or other licensed professional signs the SOC 873 form.
- StanRTA route 29T and ADA paratransitRoute 29T runs hourly through Ceres and Keyes to Turlock; seniors and Medicare card holders ride all day for $1. Riders certified under the ADA can book door-to-door paratransit within ¾ mile of the route on (209) 527-4900.
- Senior luncheon sites and Meals on WheelsThe county list has no Keyes site; the Community Center Café in Ceres serves lunch Monday to Thursday, (209) 480-4508, and Turlock has two sites. Call a day or two ahead; the suggested donation is $4. Homebound residents 60 and older can ask about weekly frozen meals on (209) 558-8698.
- Family Caregiver Support ProgramAging & Veterans Services offers relatives of a frail person 60 or older, or of someone with Alzheimer's-type dementia, free training, support groups and respite. Call (209) 558-8698.
- Keyes Library at the Keyes Community Center5506 Jennie Avenue, (209) 664-8006. Closed for renovation and a larger library space, with reopening expected in December 2026; until then, use the Ceres, Denair, Hughson or Turlock branches.
Hiring safely in Keyes
Agree in writing on duties, hours, pay, overtime and how much notice either side gives, and keep a signed weekly timesheet. Lock up cash, documents and extra medication, and keep receipts for any shopping the caregiver does. If you believe someone is mistreating or taking advantage of your relative, call Stanislaus County APS at 1-800-336-4316; a social worker answers 24 hours a day. Before you hire, read our private caregiver hiring guide and, for county-paid care, the Stanislaus County IHSS guide.
How to hire a private caregiver in Keyes (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
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.
Find caregivers near Keyes
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Keyes is part of Stanislaus County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.
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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
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 data profiles DP02–DP05, Keyes CDP
- Stanislaus LAFCO, MSR and SOI Update, Denair and Keyes Community Services Districts (2020)
- CDPH, licensed and certified healthcare facility locations (data date October 16, 2026)
- CDSS Community Care Licensing facility files (file date May 25, 2025)
- Stanislaus County CSA, Adult Services (IHSS, APS)
- StanLink2Care (IHSS Public Authority)
- StanRTA, routes and schedules
- StanRTA, Demand Response
- StanRTA, fares
- Stanislaus County Aging & Veterans Services, Elderly Nutrition and Senior Luncheon flyer
- Stanislaus County Aging & Veterans Services, Family Caregiver Support Program
- Stanislaus County Library, locations and hours
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Modesto, CA (31-1120)
- UC Berkeley Labor Center, inventory of local minimum wage ordinances
- California DIR, Domestic Worker Bill of Rights
- CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025
Hiring a caregiver in Keyes: frequently asked questions
Can I find a Spanish-speaking caregiver in Keyes?
Spanish is the main home language for 71.0% of Keyes residents five and older, according to ACS. Say in your post that Spanish is required, and ask each applicant to answer some interview questions in Spanish.
Are there assisted living homes in Keyes?
The CDSS licensing file lists no residential care home for the elderly with a Keyes address. If your relative needs residential care, compare licensed homes in Ceres, Turlock and Modesto and read their CDSS inspection reports.
Can a family member in Keyes be paid to care for a parent?
Yes, through IHSS, if the parent qualifies. The county pays the relative $18.75 an hour for the hours it authorizes, after the relative enrolls and passes the Live Scan check.
Is there a bus from Keyes to doctors in Turlock?
StanRTA route 29T runs once an hour through Keyes to Turlock and the other way to Ceres. Riders with a disability who cannot use the bus may qualify for ADA paratransit near the route.
What does CaregiverConnect charge Keyes families?
There is no charge to post a request or read applications. Messaging caregivers and confirming a hire requires Family Premium at $24.99 a month, and caregivers keep all of their pay.
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