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about 35 mi from Lodi · 10+ yrs experience
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Lodi, California · San Joaquin County
In-Home Caregivers in Lodi, CA
Lodi already has an adult day program at Lodi Memorial, lunches and Meals on Wheels at the LOEL Center and a Dial-A-Ride anyone can book. A private caregiver fills the hours those leave open: post for free and hire the person you choose.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Lodi
Post your need for free under ZIP code 95240 or 95242 with the tasks, days and hours, and caregivers whose travel radius reaches your address can apply; Lodi-area profiles are shown above as caregivers sign up. Because most Lodi residents work inside San Joaquin County and drive less than half an hour to get there, there is a reasonable chance an applicant lives nearby, and some will come up from Stockton or down from Elk Grove. Ask each one how far they are travelling and whether they could cover an extra hour at short notice. In the post, describe your parent's day: whether they attend adult day care or the LOEL Center, which doctors they see, whether there are steps into the house, and whether they need help with bathing or only with meals and company.
One in four Lodi residents aged five and over speaks Spanish at home (26.7%, ACS 2020–2024). Mention near the top of the post any language your parent finds easier than English.
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Private in-home caregivers near Lodi, 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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about 35 mi from Lodi · 1+ yrs experience
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2 of 2 available caregivers within 50 miles of Lodi, 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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What you can post
Types of in-home care families in Lodi 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 Lodi
Three kinds of credential can be checked for a Lodi caregiver. The Home Care Aide Registry kept by the state covers every agency aide plus independents who chose to register. IHSS providers are enrolled through San Joaquin County after a Department of Justice fingerprint check handled by the county Public Authority. Certified nursing assistants hold a certificate issued by CDPH; San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton is the local college route to that certificate. Check any credential an applicant claims, speak to two people they have worked for, interview at your parent's home, and, once the applicant agrees in writing, purchase a screening report from a licensed background-check company. Then book a paid trial of a few shifts. We at CaregiverConnect do not screen anyone; a Verified badge on a profile reflects a document submitted for review, nothing more.
Questions families here ask at interview
- My father goes to adult day services at Lodi Memorial three days a week; could you cover the other two and the evenings?
- Describe a recovery you supported after a discharge from Lodi Memorial on Fairmont Avenue.
- Is there a CNA number, aide registration or IHSS enrollment I can confirm for you?
- Would you drive my mother to lunch at the LOEL Center on Washington Street?
- Mom has dementia and sometimes heads for the front door at night; how would you keep her safe?
- Can you speak Spanish with my parents?
- Do you live in Lodi, and could you come in on short notice if her usual helper is sick?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Lodi: hourly rates and schedules
Lodi households post weekday visits of three to five hours for meals, medication reminders and bathing, care on the days a parent does not attend adult day services, nights with a parent whose dementia makes evenings hard, and weekend respite for a spouse in their eighties. Because commutes are short, split shifts (a morning visit and a return at supper) are easier to arrange here than in the commuter cities to the south.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Stockton–Lodi metro (San Joaquin County) | $16.50 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, San Joaquin County | $18.97 | 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.
Lodi has no city minimum wage, so the state rate of $16.90 is the lowest legal pay. The San Joaquin County IHSS wage, $18.97 an hour from January 1, 2026, is a fair reference for an experienced independent caregiver; the $16.50 metro median is what agency-employed aides take home, and the $40 California median is what agencies bill families. Adult day services and senior-center lunches can shorten the paid hours you need each week. Remember that a personal attendant's hours over nine daily or 45 weekly are overtime, and that household-employer taxes apply once one caregiver's cash wages reach $3,000 in 2026.
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 Lodi
- Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Adult Day ServicesA licensed day program for older and disabled adults who cannot fully care for themselves, with group activities and support for caregiving families; it also provides respite through the county caregiver program. Call 209-369-4443.
- LOEL Senior CenterOn S. Washington Street downtown, phone (209) 369-1591: hot lunches in the dining room, home-delivered meals, exercise and card games for Lodi seniors.
- Lodi Dial-A-Ride and VineLineDial-A-Ride is door-to-door shared-ride service open to the general public; VineLine serves ADA-certified riders. Book the day before or up to 7 days ahead with dispatch at 209-333-6806; VineLine riders get ADA approval from Access San Joaquin, (209) 242-9965.
- IHSS, San Joaquin CountyMedi-Cal members apply by phone on (209) 468-1119 or through the county's online referral form; recipients still looking for a provider can ask (209) 468-3397 for registry names.
- Family Caregiver Support ProgramCounty-funded case management and respite for unpaid caregivers of frail adults over 60 or anyone with Alzheimer's disease; referrals go through the county information line, (209) 468-1104.
- Adventist Health Lodi Memorial975 South Fairmont Avenue, 194 licensed beds and an emergency room. Its discharge planners can tell you what help your parent will need in the first weeks home.
- Reporting abuseCall (209) 468-3780 at any hour for county Adult Protective Services; the long-term care ombudsman, (209) 468-3785, handles concerns in nursing homes and assisted living.
Safety
Hiring safely in Lodi
Agree the job in writing: the duties, the schedule, the hourly rate, overtime, mileage, sick days and notice on both sides. Keep a timesheet you and the caregiver sign, store cash, jewelry and any medications the caregiver should not handle where they cannot be reached, and request bank notifications for withdrawals over a set amount. If your parent also attends adult day services, share the program's contact numbers with the caregiver so both know who is responsible at each hour. Report suspected abuse or neglect to San Joaquin County APS on (209) 468-3780. The private caregiver hiring guide walks through contracts and payroll.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Lodi (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 Lodi
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Lodi is part of San Joaquin 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):
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Stockton-Lodi, 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 data tables
- IRS Topic 756, household employees
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, Lodi city
- San Joaquin County HSA, Caregiver Support (Lodi Memorial Adult Day Services, FCSP)
- LOEL Senior Center
- City of Lodi, ADA VineLine and Dial-A-Ride
- San Joaquin County HSA, IHSS
- HCAI, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
- San Joaquin County HSA, Adult Protective Services
- San Joaquin County HSA, Ombudsman
- San Joaquin Delta College, CNA and HHA program
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in Lodi: frequently asked questions
Where do I begin if I need home help in Lodi?
Post your need for free with your Lodi ZIP code, the hours and the help required. Anyone whose radius covers your street may respond, and the shortlist is yours to make.
How much do Lodi families pay a private caregiver?
Take $18.97 an hour, the county IHSS wage, as a starting point for an experienced independent caregiver; the California agency median is $40. Dementia care, nights and weekends usually cost more.
Is there adult day care in Lodi?
Yes. Adventist Health Lodi Memorial runs a licensed Adult Day Services program for older and disabled adults, and the county also funds respite there for eligible family caregivers. Call 209-369-4443 to ask about places.
Can my parent get a ride in Lodi without qualifying for paratransit?
Yes. The city's Dial-A-Ride carries any member of the public who pays the fare; no certification is needed. Reserve by calling 209-333-6806 between one and seven days ahead.
Can IHSS pay for a caregiver for my parent in Lodi?
When a Medi-Cal member cannot stay safely at home unaided, San Joaquin County can authorize IHSS hours after a home assessment, and your parent chooses the provider, who may be a relative. Call (209) 468-1119.
Does CaregiverConnect vet Lodi caregivers?
No. Vetting is left entirely to the family. Check references and credentials yourself and order a background report with consent.
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