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In-Home Caregivers in Napa, CA
Post what your parent needs in Napa for free, with the ZIP code 94558 or 94559, and caregivers living nearest that address see it first.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Napa
Napa holds more than half the people in Napa County, 77,803 on January 1, 2026 (DOF E-1), so a post with a Napa ZIP code sits in the population center of the valley. You hire the person yourself: you write the post, read the profiles, message the people you like and agree on pay and hours with them. No agency sits between you as employer of record, so the checking falls to you.
Think about language and transport before you post. Three in ten Napa residents five and older (30.9%) speak Spanish at home, and 34.7% speak some language other than English (ACS 2020–2024); if your father would rather speak Spanish, say so in the first line. Few Napans ride the bus to work, so most applicants will drive; mention parking and whether you want them to take your parent to appointments in their own car. Profiles shown here are ordered nearest-first and the pool grows as people join; use your parent's ZIP code rather than yours.
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Private in-home caregivers near Napa, 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 Napa, 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.
Are you a caregiver in Napa?
Open postings and a free profile.
What you can post
Types of in-home care families in Napa 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 Napa
Napa caregivers can hold several credentials, each meaning something different. An enrolled IHSS provider has sat through the county orientation on Imperial Way, shown original identity papers there, and been fingerprinted through Live Scan. A Public Authority registry provider has also completed extra training with county staff. If an agency is the employer, the aide must hold a current state registry listing as a home care aide; independents are free to skip it. Nursing assistants are certified by CDPH. Whatever the credential, ring at least two earlier employers, sit your parent beside you when you meet the applicant, and start with one paid trial day. CaregiverConnect itself performs no screening and vouches for nobody, so a background report, with the applicant's written consent, is a step you take yourself.
Questions families here ask at interview
- Which Napa ZIP code, 94558 or 94559, do you live in, or do you commute in from elsewhere?
- Tell me about a client you helped settle back in after Queen of the Valley discharged them.
- Are you enrolled with Napa County IHSS, and are you on the Public Authority registry?
- Are you comfortable speaking Spanish with my mother all day?
- Can you take my father to his appointments by car, and how should we settle mileage?
- If my mother falls and you cannot lift her, what is your plan?
- Could you bring her to lunch at the Senior Center on Jefferson Street a couple of days a week?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Napa: hourly rates and schedules
Napa families commonly post weekday mornings (getting up, a shower, breakfast); midday visits for lunch and medication reminders; afternoons that include a ride to an appointment; and weekend or overnight cover giving an adult child time off. A few ask for live-in help.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Napa, CA metro (Napa County) | $16.50 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Napa County | $20.90 | 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.
With no city wage ordinance on the books (UC Berkeley's Labor Center lists none for Napa), California's $16.90 is the floor. Napa metro aides were paid a $16.50 median (mean $19.48) in the May 2025 survey, the county pays IHSS providers $20.90, and CareScout's statewide agency median is $40 an hour for non-medical care. Hiring directly usually costs somewhere between the IHSS and agency figures. Before you budget private hours, check whether your parent qualifies for IHSS; Medi-Cal members who are aged, blind or disabled may apply. California's domestic worker law adds overtime for a personal attendant for any hours over nine on a workday, or over 45 across the 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 Napa
- Napa Senior CenterAt 1500 Jefferson Street; the front desk answers (707) 255-1800, open 8 to 5 Monday through Friday. Classes, games and a weekday hot lunch through Community Action Napa Valley; scholarships for class fees are available to lower-income residents 55 and older.
- Adult Day Health Napa ValleyA supervised day program at 414 S. Jefferson Street with nursing and physical therapy, aimed at adults with early memory loss, fall history or wandering risk; it also offers brain fitness classes. 707-258-9087.
- Napa County IHSSMedi-Cal's in-home care program, run from 650 Imperial Way, Suite 101. Call 707-253-3818, weekdays 8 to 5; the Public Authority (707-259-8359) refers registry caregivers once hours are approved.
- Connections Napa CountyThe county's aging and disability resource line, 707-253-4248, for help finding services for residents 60 and older and adults with disabilities.
- Vine buses and VineGoRiders 65 and over pay $1.00 on Vine buses, and riders 80 and up can apply for a free Lifetime Pass. Riders whose disability rules out the bus can enroll in VineGo and book shared trips on (707) 252-2600.
- Senior Advocacy Services (HICAP)Medicare counseling (HICAP) listed by the state for Napa County, (707) 526-4108.
Safety
Hiring safely in Napa
Write down duties, hourly pay, overtime, driving and notice and both sign it; then record hours on a weekly sheet. Lock up anything valuable, checkbooks included, and have the bank text you about withdrawals. Napa APS investigates harm to elders and dependent adults; phone 707-253-4398 during business hours or 888-619-6913 after hours; you can stay anonymous unless you are a mandated reporter. If your relative later moves into a licensed facility, Napa's ombudsman program at 1443 Main Street, (707) 255-4236, takes complaints. The hiring guide covers payroll and taxes.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Napa (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.
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Find caregivers near Napa
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Napa is part of Napa 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):
- City of Napa, Adults & Seniors (Napa Senior Center)
- Community Health Napa Valley, Adult Day Health
- Napa County HHSA, In-Home Supportive Services (archived October 30, 2025)
- Napa County HHSA, I Want to be a Paid Care Provider (archived October 2, 2025)
- Napa County HHSA, Adult Protective Services (archived October 29, 2025)
- Connections Napa County (ADRC)
- Vine Transit, fares
- Vine Transit, VineGo
- California Department of Aging, Napa County services directory
- Napa Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Napa, CA metro (31-1120), time series data file
- 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
- California Department of Finance, E-1 population estimates 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year profile, Napa city (via MCDC)
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in Napa: frequently asked questions
Mom lives in Napa and is on Medi-Cal. How does she get IHSS?
Ring the Imperial Way office, 707-253-3818, to request an assessment. The program is for low-income residents who are aged, blind or disabled and at risk of moving out of their home; it pays a provider your parent chooses and supervises.
My mother needs care. Could IHSS pay me as her caregiver?
Yes, once the county approves her hours she may choose you as her provider. You would enroll as a regular provider, which means you work only for her and are not referred to other recipients.
My father cannot be alone during my workday. What daytime options exist in Napa?
Two options in town: the Napa Senior Center on Jefferson Street for activities and lunch if he is independent, and, if he needs supervision or nursing, the adult day health program at 414 S. Jefferson.
What does a private caregiver cost in Napa?
No one sets the price; you agree it with the caregiver. Compare against three anchors: California's $16.90 minimum, Napa's $20.90 IHSS rate and CareScout's $40 agency median.
Does CaregiverConnect vet the people who apply?
No. Publishing a Napa request is free. To message Napa applicants and record a hire, switch on the $24.99 monthly Family Premium plan. Checking references, interviewing and any background report stay with you.
My mother's caregiver may be exploiting her. What should I do?
Napa County Adult Protective Services: 707-253-4398 on weekdays, 888-619-6913 at night and weekends. Call 911 if she is in immediate danger.
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