Lincoln, California · Placer County

In-Home Caregivers in Lincoln, CA

Post your care needs free under ZIP code 95648 and caregivers within reach of Lincoln can apply. Profiles below are sorted by distance.

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How to find an in-home caregiver in Lincoln

With 27.0% of residents aged 65 or older (ACS 2020–2024), Lincoln has a far larger share of older residents than Roseville (17.4%) or Rocklin (14.3%), and the person hiring is sometimes a spouse rather than an adult child. Hiring directly makes you the employer: you decide the tasks, the schedule and the pay, which must be at least California's $16.90 an hour because Lincoln has no city minimum. Placer County IHSS pays $19.38, and experienced caregivers use that as a benchmark. Applicants may come from Lincoln itself, Rocklin, Roseville, or across the county line in Sutter and Yuba counties; give the nearest cross streets or community name, say whether there is guest parking, and say whether the job includes driving.

A non-English language is spoken at home by 15.5% of Lincoln residents five and older, with Spanish speakers at 6.9%, and 11.8% were born in another country. If your parent or spouse is more at ease in another language, put it in the post. The profile list fills as caregivers around 95648 join.

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Private in-home caregivers near Lincoln, 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.

Caregiver in Sacramento, CA

about 19 mi from Lincoln · 1+ yrs experience

Personal careMeal prepMedication remindersHousekeepingOtherlive-in

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1 of 1 available caregiver within 50 miles of Lincoln, 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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Caregiver jobs in Lincoln

What you can post

Types of in-home care families in Lincoln 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 Lincoln

Start with what you can check. Placer County IHSS providers have completed county enrollment, and the IHSS Public Authority recruits, screens and trains the providers on its registry. Home care agencies must put their aides on the state's Home Care Aide Registry, and independents can opt in. Verify a CNA certificate on the CDPH registry. Then call two former employers, interview the caregiver at home with the person needing care in the room, and pay for one trial shift. CaregiverConnect does not check, screen or background-check anyone; with written consent from the applicant you can arrange a check yourself.

Questions families here ask at interview

My husband needs help showering while I go to lunch at the Lincoln Senior Center. Could you cover those two hours on weekdays?
Have you driven a client to Sutter Roseville or Kaiser Roseville, and would you use your car or ours?
Have you worked with someone with Parkinson's or dementia who needs help getting up from a chair?
How far do you live from Lincoln, and what would you do if Highway 65 traffic made you late?
Can you help my wife book Lincoln Dial-a-Ride trips on days you are not here?
Which languages do you speak well enough to talk with a client all day?
If you noticed my mother skipping meals or forgetting pills, how would you tell me?

Schedules and cost

What in-home care costs in Lincoln: hourly rates and schedules

Lincoln posts often ask for respite blocks of two to four hours so a spouse can get out; morning routines with bathing and breakfast; appointment trips to Roseville; and live-out overnight help after a fall or surgery. Caregivers driving in from Roseville or Yuba City may prefer longer, less frequent shifts, so say whether you can combine hours.

Reference point	Hourly	Source
Employed aides, Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom metro (Placer County)	$16.50 median	BLS OEWS, May 2025
IHSS provider wage, Placer County	$19.38	CDSS; effective September 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.

In Lincoln, the in-home caregiver cost you control starts at $16.90, the state wage. BLS measured a $16.50 median for metro aides in May 2025, Placer County IHSS pays $19.38, and a licensed agency will typically charge far more, with CareScout's 2025 California median at $40 an hour for non-medical home care. Overtime for a personal attendant begins after 9 hours a day or 45 a week, which adds up quickly with long respite days. If the person needing care has Medi-Cal, ask Placer County about IHSS (916-787-8860) before committing to many 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 Lincoln

Lincoln Senior Center (Seniors First)391 H Street. Hot weekday lunches at 11 a.m. for adults 60 and over, plus bingo and wellness events; book at least 72 hours ahead on (530) 889-9500. Contributions are voluntary.
Seniors First Information & AssistanceAdvice line for Placer adults 60 and older, and for relatives, with in-home care, adult day care, support groups and utility discounts. (530) 889-9500 or (800) 878-9222.
Lincoln Dial-a-Ride (Placer County Transit)Shared door-to-door rides; seniors and riders with disabilities pay $1.25 a trip. Call 745-7560 (916 or 530) or use the Go South Placer app the day before; no Sunday service.
Rapid Link to Roseville hospitalsWeekday express from the Lincoln Park and Ride (Industrial Avenue and Highway 65) to Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Kaiser Roseville and the Galleria.
Placer Rides mileage reimbursementEligible riders who cannot use buses pick their own volunteer driver, usually a friend or relative, and hand over a monthly mileage payment from the program. Run through WPCTSA; questions to 745-7560.
Del Oro Caregiver Resource CenterFree help for spouses and relatives caring without pay for an older adult or a person with dementia in Placer County. (916) 728-9333.
PIRS home repairs and modificationsPlacer Independent Resource Services is the Area 4 provider for residential repairs and modifications, such as safety changes at home; (530) 885-6100.

Safety

Hiring safely in Lincoln

Put the arrangement in writing: duties, hourly rate, overtime, mileage, and notice periods. Keep signed weekly timesheets, and lock up valuables, checkbooks and spare house keys. For suspected abuse or exploitation, phone Placer County APS at 916-787-8860; the statewide APS number is 1-833-401-0832. The hiring guide explains payroll taxes and what a caregiver agreement should include.

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How it works

How to hire a private caregiver in Lincoln (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
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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 Lincoln

Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.

Lincoln is part of Placer 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):

Questions

Hiring a caregiver in Lincoln: frequently asked questions

What does in-home care cost in Lincoln, CA?

Hiring privately, expect to pay between the $16.90 state minimum and roughly the $19.38 Placer County IHSS rate, more for nights or heavy personal care. Agency care is about $40 an hour at the 2025 California median.

Can I hire someone just to give me a break from caring for my husband?

Yes. A respite shift of a few hours is a reasonable post on its own; say which days you need and what the caregiver will do. Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center also supports unpaid family caregivers in Placer County.

Where can my mother have lunch with other people in Lincoln?

The Lincoln Senior Center at 391 H Street serves a hot lunch at 11 a.m. on weekdays to adults 60 and over; reserve three days ahead on (530) 889-9500.

How do Lincoln residents without a car get to Roseville appointments?

Rapid Link runs on weekdays from the Lincoln Park and Ride to both Roseville hospitals, and Dial-a-Ride covers trips within Lincoln. Placer Rides reimburses a volunteer driver's mileage.

Will IHSS pay a family member in Lincoln?

If the person needing care has Medi-Cal and is approved for IHSS, they can choose a relative, including an adult child, as their paid provider. Apply through Placer County on 916-787-8860.

Does CaregiverConnect screen caregivers in Lincoln?

No. We run a marketplace, not an agency. Posting costs nothing, Family Premium is $24.99 a month for messaging and recording a hire, and every reference check and hiring choice stays with you.

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