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Meadow Vista, California · Placer County
In-Home Caregivers in Meadow Vista, CA
Looking for someone to help a parent stay in their Meadow Vista home? Lay out the tasks, the weekly hours and the rate you can pay in a free ZIP 95722 post, then pick whom to interview.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Meadow Vista
Meadow Vista is an unincorporated community in Placer County, and an older one. Its median age is 58.5 in the ACS 2020–2024; 1,163 of its roughly 3,160 residents are 65 or over, and more than half of all households (56.0%) include someone that age. Owners occupy 90.0% of homes, and the ACS counted 0.0% of households with no vehicle.
There are few local alternatives to care at home. The state's May 2025 licensing file has just one elder care home in 95722 (three beds) and lists no licensed home care agency; CDPH lists no nursing home in Meadow Vista. So most families here combine relatives, IHSS hours if the person qualifies through Medi-Cal, and a privately hired caregiver. Because caregivers will usually drive in, your request should say which part of Meadow Vista the house is in, how many hours a week you need, and whether the job includes driving. Caregivers whose travel radius covers 95722 are listed below; the list grows as new people register.
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Private in-home caregivers near Meadow Vista, 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 Meadow Vista, 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 Meadow Vista 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 Meadow Vista
Credentials first. Nursing assistants hold a state certificate that CDPH lets you confirm online; former agency aides should be listed on CDSS's Home Care Aide Registry; a current Placer IHSS provider has already enrolled with the county. Then judgment: phone two families the person has worked for, then hold the interview at home, letting your parent judge the fit as well, and try one paid day before a regular schedule. CaregiverConnect performs no identity or criminal-record screening. A licensed screening company can run one for you, but only with the applicant's signed authorization.
Questions families here ask at interview
- Mom needs help starting at 8 a.m. Is that realistic from where you live?
- Would you use your own car to take Mom to appointments, and what mileage rate would you expect?
- Dad lives alone. On a short daily visit, what would you check before you leave?
- Placer County approved IHSS hours for my mother. Are you willing to be enrolled as her provider?
- If the weather or a road closure stopped you from coming, how and when would you let us know?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Meadow Vista: hourly rates and schedules
Morning or evening check-ins. Breakfast or supper, pills and a quick safety look for one of the 109 older residents living alone. Weekly errand run. Groceries, pharmacy and an appointment out of town in one longer visit. Relief for a spouse. A regular half or full day off for the partner doing most of the caring. Coming home from hospital. Extra hours for a few weeks while strength returns.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom metro | $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.
Median household income is $100,859, but more than half of households (52.9%) collect Social Security, so check IHSS eligibility with Placer County early. CDSS requires a Medi-Cal eligibility determination; the county takes calls on 916-787-8860, and an approved provider earns $19.38 an hour. For a direct hire, the Labor Center lists no local ordinance covering unincorporated Placer County, so $16.90 is the lowest you may pay, and the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area median for aides was $16.50 in May 2025. Overtime rules for personal attendants (California DIR) kick in on long days and long weeks, so keep shifts to nine hours if the budget is tight. Agencies cost more: CareScout's 2025 survey put California's median at $40 an hour.
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 Meadow Vista
- Placer County IHSS intakeApplications are faxed to 916-787-8922, attention IHSS Intake, together with the health care certification form completed in part by a licensed health professional; then call adult intake at 916-787-8860 or 888-886-5401.
- Placer RidesFor a parent who no longer drives: residents 60 or older (or disabled, or low income) who cannot drive and lack usable transit can recruit a friend or neighbor as driver, and the program reimburses mileage each month. Call 530-382-0391.
- Meals on Wheels Placer County (Seniors First)Delivers meals three times a week across the western slope of Placer County to homebound residents 60 and over, including short-term service after an illness or hospital stay. Suggested contribution $6.00 a meal; call (530) 889-9500 to check whether your address is on a route.
- Placer County Transit Dial-A-RideShared curb-to-curb rides in western Placer, discounted for seniors. Meadow Vista is not one of the named service zones on the transit site, so call 530-745-7560 to ask whether a trip from your address can be booked.
- Golden Heart Care HomeThe one licensed residential care home for older adults in 95722 (three beds, Red Bud Lane, licensed June 2024, per the CDSS file of May 2025). Concerns about any care home go to the Area 4 long-term care ombudsman, (916) 376-8910.
Safety
Hiring safely in Meadow Vista
Write the agreement down first (duties, days, pay, overtime, mileage, notice) and keep a signed record of hours each week. Medicines, cash and checkbooks belong out of sight and locked; bank text alerts flag unusual withdrawals. For someone on their own, a neighbor who looks in from time to time adds a second set of eyes. Call 911 in an emergency; the Placer Hills Fire Protection District responds in Meadow Vista. Placer County Adult Protective Services takes reports about neglect, abuse or money going missing on 888-886-5401. Employer paperwork is in our private-hire guide; respite and counseling programs are on the Placer County family page.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Meadow Vista (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 Meadow Vista
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Meadow Vista is part of Placer County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.
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Elsewhere in Placer County: Roseville
Paying a relative through IHSS: IHSS Placer County
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 2026-10-20):
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 data profiles DP02–DP05, Meadow Vista CDP
- Placer County, Meadow Vista Municipal Advisory Council
- Placer Hills Fire Protection District (archived June 6, 2026)
- CDSS Community Care Licensing facility files (file date May 25, 2025)
- CDPH, licensed and certified healthcare facility locations (data date October 16, 2026)
- Placer County, In-Home Supportive Services (archived February 20, 2026)
- CDSS, In-Home Supportive Services eligibility
- City of Auburn, Placer Rides
- Seniors First, senior nutrition and Meals on Wheels
- Placer County Transit, Dial-A-Ride (archived July 13, 2026)
- Agency on Aging Area 4, Placer County services
- Loomis Library, Community Connections and Resources (Placer APS number)
- CDSS, Home Care Services and the Home Care Aide Registry
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county (IP Effective 10-1-2026 sheet)
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
- 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
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in Meadow Vista: frequently asked questions
Does Meadow Vista have a senior center?
We found no senior center or congregate lunch site in Meadow Vista on the county, Seniors First or Area 4 pages. Homebound residents 60 and over can ask Seniors First about Meals on Wheels at (530) 889-9500.
Who runs local government in Meadow Vista?
Placer County. Meadow Vista is unincorporated; its Municipal Advisory Council of appointed residents advises the county on planning and land use, and the Placer Hills Fire Protection District provides fire protection.
What if Dad can no longer drive himself to appointments?
Placer Rides reimburses a volunteer driver he recruits (530-382-0391), and Dial-A-Ride (530-745-7560) can tell you whether it serves his address. Many families also include driving in a caregiver's duties.
Can IHSS pay for help in Meadow Vista?
Yes, if your relative is eligible. The county starts with a Medi-Cal eligibility determination and an application through adult intake (916-787-8860). Approved hours are paid at Placer County's rate of $19.38.
Is CaregiverConnect free for Meadow Vista families?
Posting a request is free. Contacting and hiring caregivers needs Family Premium, $24.99 a month. We do no screening, so verify references and credentials yourself.
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