Modesto, California · Stanislaus County

In-Home Caregivers in Modesto, CA

The county aging office, the IHSS registry and three hospitals are all in Modesto. Hire a private caregiver for the hours those services leave open: post your need for free, see who applies and hire the person you choose.

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How to find an in-home caregiver in Modesto

Start with a free posting under your parent's Modesto ZIP code that lists the tasks, the days, the hours and anything about the house a caregiver should know, such as stairs, pets or a wheelchair. Caregivers whose travel radius covers that address are notified and can apply, and nearby caregiver profiles show up above once published. Some applicants live in Modesto; others drive in from Ceres, Riverbank or Turlock, so ask each one where they are coming from and how long it takes at the hour you need them.

Name the hospital and doctors involved. A family whose father is coming home from Memorial on Coffee Road, Doctors on Florida Avenue or Kaiser on Dale Road wants someone ready for that first week. Say which language your parent prefers too: 37.1% of Modesto residents aged five and older speak something other than English at home, most often Spanish (26.9%), per ACS 2020–2024, and 3.7% speak an Asian or Pacific Island language.

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Private in-home caregivers near Modesto, 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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1 of 1 available caregiver within 50 miles of Modesto, 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 Modesto

What you can post

Types of in-home care families in Modesto 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 Modesto

Ask which of three credentials the applicant holds, then check it. IHSS providers enrolled with Stanislaus County have completed the state orientation and Live Scan fingerprints; those referred through StanLink2Care have also passed its interview and caregiver class, and if your parent is their IHSS employer the registry can share background check information with you. The state Home Care Aide Registry lists agency aides and independents who register. CNAs are certified by CDPH, many through Modesto Junior College. After that, phone two people the caregiver has worked for, have your parent join the conversation when you interview, get written consent for any background report and book a paid trial shift. We do not screen applicants or check their backgrounds at CaregiverConnect, and the Verified badge reflects a document upload, nothing more.

Questions families here ask at interview

How far are you from our house, and what time could you arrive on a weekday?
Have you helped someone come home from Memorial, Doctors or Kaiser Modesto?
Are you an IHSS provider in Stanislaus County, a CNA, or registered as a home care aide?
Would you be comfortable speaking Spanish with my mother?
How would you keep my father safe and calm if he wanders in the evening?
Can you drive him to appointments, or help him use the bus or paratransit?
What is your hourly rate, and do you have a minimum visit length?

Schedules and cost

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

Common Modesto arrangements are a three- or four-hour morning visit for bathing, breakfast and medications; a split shift with a second visit at dinner time; full weekdays while adult children work; overnight cover after surgery; and Saturday respite for a spouse. Families whose relative attends a day program can book a caregiver just for the hours before and after.

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.

Modesto follows the California minimum wage of $16.90; the Labor Center inventory lists no local ordinance for the city. The county Area Agency on Aging gives $16 to $30 an hour as the private-pay range for in-home help, usually with a minimum of three or four hours a visit. Stanislaus County pays IHSS providers $18.75, aides in the metro earn a $16.50 median (BLS, May 2025), and California agencies charge a $40 median. With a city median household income of $79,891 (ACS 2020–2024), many families mix a few paid private hours with IHSS, the PACE center or family help. Overtime applies 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.

Local help

Caregiver resources for families in Modesto

Senior Information Line, Aging & Veterans Services(209) 558-8698, Spanish spoken; (800) 510-2020. 3500 Coffee Road, Suite 19, in the Veterans Center complex. Help with in-home assistance, meals, housing, Medicare advocacy, legal aid and the Family Caregiver Support Program.
IHSS intakeCommunity Services Agency, (209) 558-2637, weekdays 8 to 5. A Family Services Specialist can help with a Medi-Cal application during the home visit if your parent is not yet enrolled.
WelbeHealth PACE center1224 Scenic Drive. Run with Sutter Health for PACE-eligible adults 55 and over: day services, physical and occupational therapy, personal care, meals and access to in-home care.
StanRTA paratransit and Medivan209-527-4900. ADA paratransit within three-quarters of a mile of bus routes ($2.50 one way, certification required, book by 5 p.m.); the Medivan runs weekdays from Modesto to selected Bay Area medical centers.
Catholic Charities Homemaker Program(209) 529-3784. Free light housekeeping, two hours every other week, for people 60 and over who live alone; donations welcome, waiting list common.
Long-term care ombudsmanCatholic Charities, (209) 529-3784, or the state crisis line (800) 231-4024, for problems in a nursing home or assisted living facility.

Safety

Hiring safely in Modesto

Settle duties, schedule, hourly pay, overtime, mileage and the notice each side owes on paper ahead of day one, then have both of you sign a timesheet every week. Cash, cards and controlled medicines belong in a locked drawer, and bank alerts should be switched on. If you suspect abuse or neglect of an older or dependent adult living at home, call Stanislaus County APS at (800) 336-4316, answered around the clock by a social worker. The hiring guide has a sample agreement and the payroll tax rules.

How it works

How to hire a private caregiver in Modesto (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 Modesto

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

Modesto is part of Stanislaus 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 Modesto: frequently asked questions

How do I find a caregiver in Modesto quickly?

Post the job for free with your parent's ZIP code, the hours and the tasks. Caregivers who can reach that part of Modesto respond, and you decide whom to interview.

What does a private caregiver cost in Modesto?

The county aging office cites $16 to $30 an hour for private in-home help, often with a minimum of three or four hours. Many independents ask at least the $18.75 IHSS wage; agencies in California charge a $40 median.

Who decides how many IHSS hours my mother gets?

A county social worker visits her at home, looks at what she can and cannot do safely and what help family already gives, and sets hours for each task. Her doctor also signs a health care certification form.

Is there a day program for my father in Modesto?

WelbeHealth's PACE center on Scenic Drive serves eligible adults 55 and older with day services, therapy and meals. Ask the Senior Information Line, (209) 558-8698, about other options.

Can a caregiver take my mother to a specialist in the Bay Area?

StanRTA's Medivan travels from Modesto to selected Bay Area medical centers on weekdays; the patient pays $10 one way and an attendant $5.

Does CaregiverConnect vet Modesto caregivers?

No. We do not run background checks or verify experience, so check credentials and references yourself and use a consent-based background report.

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