In-Home Caregivers in Lemoore, CA
Arranging help for a parent in Lemoore, perhaps while you work or serve at the air station? Post the request free, give the home's ZIP code, and caregivers closest to it see it first.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Lemoore
With outpatient clinics in town and the nearest hospital and nursing homes in Hanford, Lemoore families mostly build care around the home. The first step is to decide what your relative needs each day and which hours you cannot cover yourself. A caregiver who lives in Lemoore or Hanford is easy to reach on KART Route 20, which comes every half hour from Monday through Saturday, and the two cities share a local fare zone. If your family moves on a Navy schedule, mention it in the post; a caregiver who knows the arrangement may end can plan around it.
The ACS 2020–2024 counts 2,807 residents aged 65 and over in Lemoore and 637 living alone. Spanish is the home language of 30.5% of residents five and older, and 6.8% of residents are Asian, so name any language your relative prefers. Lower on the page, profiles are listed closest-first to the ZIP you type, and more appear as caregivers sign up.
Private in-home caregivers near Lemoore, 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.
No caregivers within 50 miles of Lemoore have joined yet
We do not pad this page with distant profiles. Posting is free, and caregivers who join in Kings County see it immediately.
Counts come from live caregiver profiles on CaregiverConnect. Sample and test profiles are never shown here.
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Types of in-home care families in Lemoore 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 Lemoore
A good first filter is documentation. IHSS providers in Kings County have finished enrollment with a Live Scan check and the county orientation; anyone placed by a licensed home care organization has to be listed on the state registry of home care aides; and a CNA, including anyone trained at Lemoore College, carries CDPH certification. None of these replaces your own judgment. Call two or more past employers, have your parent meet the applicant, and try a paid visit before you settle on a schedule. CaregiverConnect runs no background or license checks of its own; order one separately, with the caregiver's signed consent, if you want it.
Questions families here ask at interview
- Do you live in Lemoore, Hanford or farther out, and how would you get here?
- Would you be able to take Dad to Lemoore Dialysis three mornings a week?
- Do you know your way around VA appointments and paperwork?
- If our family is reassigned, how much notice would you need, and would you stay on with my parent?
- Can you handle a transfer from bed to wheelchair safely?
- Mom talks most easily in Spanish. Can you keep a conversation going with her?
What in-home care costs in Lemoore: hourly rates and schedules
Typical patterns to consider: short weekday visits around work hours, help in the morning with bathing and dressing, and cover during a spouse's deployment or long shifts. Some families also want a regular weekend block so a family member can rest, or rides to appointments in Hanford and Fresno.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Hanford–Corcoran metro (Kings County) | $16.50 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Kings County | $17.50 | 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 local wage law, Lemoore follows California's $16.90 minimum. Kings County IHSS providers earn $17.50, the BLS median for aides in the Hanford–Corcoran area was $16.50 in May 2025, and agency home care statewide has a $40 median in the CareScout survey. Only one licensed home care organization had a Kings County address in the state's May 2025 file, so most local care is arranged directly with an individual caregiver. Budget for overtime beyond nine hours a day or 45 hours a week, and for mileage if the job includes trips to Hanford or Fresno. If your relative has Medi-Cal, apply for IHSS on (559) 852-4467 before setting a private budget.
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 Lemoore
- Kings County IHSSApply on (559) 852-4467 or by mailing the county form to the IHSS office in Hanford. The program serves residents who are elderly, blind or disabled, who live at home and who meet SSI/SSP criteria.
- Kings County APSCall 559-852-4000 at any hour to report suspected mistreatment, neglect or money taken from an older or dependent adult.
- KART Route 20 and ParatransitRoute 20 serves Lemoore every 30 minutes, Monday to Saturday. Riders who cannot use the bus because of a disability can apply for paratransit and book on 559-584-0101; a personal care assistant rides free.
- Kings/Tulare Area Agency on AgingInformation and referral, family caregiver support, nutrition, MSSP and legal services for older adults in both counties; 1-800-321-2462.
- Lemoore health clinicsOutpatient options in the state listing: Aria Community Health Center (two sites, C St and E St), United Health Centers (Hanford Armona Rd), Tachi Medical Center (Alkali Dr) and Lemoore Dialysis (W Bush St).
Hiring safely in Lemoore
Agree tasks, pay, overtime and notice on paper and record hours weekly. Lock up valuables and financial papers and ask the bank for transaction alerts. If you are away on duty, give a trusted neighbor or relative a key and the caregiver's details. Kings County Adult Protective Services answers 559-852-4000 day and night. Our hiring guide explains payroll and tax duties.
How to hire a private caregiver in Lemoore (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 Lemoore
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Lemoore is part of Kings County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.
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
- Kings County IHSS, eligibility and how to apply
- Kings County Adult Protective Services
- Kings County IHSS Public Authority, provider orientation
- Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging, contact and services (archived August 22, 2025)
- KART, Route 20 Lemoore
- KART, paratransit
- KART, fares
- Lemoore College, Nurse Assistant Training Program
- CDPH, Licensed and Certified Healthcare Facility Listing (data date September 16, 2026)
- CDSS Community Care Licensing open data, home care organization file (May 25, 2025)
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Hanford–Corcoran, CA
- UC Berkeley Labor Center, local minimum wage inventory
- California DIR, Domestic Worker Bill of Rights
- CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, median cost data tables
- ACS 2020–2024 5-year profile, Lemoore city (MCDC)
Hiring a caregiver in Lemoore: frequently asked questions
Is there a nursing home in Lemoore?
No skilled nursing facility appears in the state listing for Lemoore; the three in Kings County are all in Hanford, as is the only general hospital in the county, so care at home is the main option inside Lemoore.
How much should I pay a caregiver in Lemoore?
At least $16.90 an hour, the California minimum. A reasonable local yardstick is the $17.50 county IHSS wage, and agency care costs a median of $40 an hour statewide. Overtime starts after nine hours a day.
Can I hire my sister through IHSS to care for Mom?
If your mother is approved for IHSS, she can pick a relative as her provider. She reports the hire to the Public Authority on 559-852-4615, and your sister completes Live Scan and orientation.
How does a parent without a car get around Lemoore?
KART Route 20 runs every half hour Monday to Saturday for $1.25, or less with a Medicare card. Riders who cannot manage the bus can apply for KART Paratransit, with an attendant riding free.
Does CaregiverConnect verify caregivers?
It does not. Background, license and reference checks are left to the family. Posting costs nothing, and messaging plus hire confirmation are part of Family Premium ($24.99 monthly).
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