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Napa County, California
In-Home Caregivers in Napa County
From American Canyon and Napa up to Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga, this page covers the whole valley. Posting is free; type your relative's ZIP code so caregivers living closest to them see the request first.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Napa County
Where your relative lives in the valley decides how wide a net you need. The bulk of the county's population is in the city of Napa, 77,803 of 136,374 residents (DOF E-1, 2026), with American Canyon next at the south end. The towns with the oldest populations are farther north: in the 2020–2024 ACS, half of Yountville's residents and a third of St. Helena's had passed 65. A post for a Calistoga address therefore asks someone to drive the length of the valley, so offer mileage, a longer shift, or both.
Language matters across the county. More than a third of residents five and older (34.2%) use a language besides English at home, Spanish for 26.8%; in Calistoga that share is 42.9%. Say in the post which language your parent relaxes into. Profiles on this page are ranked by how close each caregiver lives to the code typed in, and more appear as people join; the ZIP code to enter is your relative's.
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Private in-home caregivers in Napa County
Independent caregivers with profiles on CaregiverConnect whose home base is within 60 miles. You agree on duties, schedule and pay directly with the person you hire.
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2 of 2 available caregivers within 60 miles of Napa County, 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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Cities and towns in Napa County
Find caregivers by city and town
Each page below has its own local research and shows live caregiver profiles near that place. Towns without a page yet are covered by this hub.
- Find caregivers in Napapop. 77,803
Area by area
The communities of Napa County
How hiring differs along the valley.
- City of Napa77,803 residents, Queen of the Valley Medical Center, the IHSS office, the adult day program on Jefferson Street and the Napa Senior Center.
- American Canyon22,619 residents next to Vallejo; caregivers may come from Solano County as well as Napa.
- Yountville2,567 residents with a median age of 65.3, the oldest in the county; plan for a caregiver who drives in.
- St. HelenaAdventist Health St. Helena and Rianda House, a senior center at 1475 Main Street offering nearly 200 free programs, 707-963-8555.
- Calistoga5,282 residents at the top of the valley, where 42.9% speak Spanish at home; a bilingual caregiver is often the right fit.
- Unincorporated areasThe 22,786 people outside city limits; VineGo serves only areas within three-quarters of a mile of Vine routes, so plan on a caregiver who drives.
What you can post
Types of in-home care families in Napa County 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: meals, reminders, housekeeping, errands, company.
- Personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers.
- Companion care: conversation, walks, appointments, errands.
- Dementia care: routine-based support; ask for experience.
- Respite care: shifts so a family caregiver can rest or work.
- Overnight and live-in: night supervision or room-and-board arrangements.
- Post-surgery recovery: non-medical help after a hospital stay.
- Part-time and flexible: a few hours on set days is the usual start.
Choosing well
Evaluating caregivers in Napa County
Begin with what you can check. A Napa County IHSS provider has enrolled through the state site, attended an in-person orientation with original identity documents and submitted Live Scan fingerprints; a registry provider has also signed a registry agreement and trained with Public Authority staff. Agency-employed aides have to be on the state's aide registry; independents may sign up but need not. Nursing assistants carry CDPH certification. Then phone a pair of previous employers, have your relative join the conversation, and book a single paid trial shift before settling the weekly plan. No one at CaregiverConnect screens or verifies applicants; should you want a background report, you arrange it, with the applicant's signed permission.
Questions families here ask at interview
- How far is your home from my mother's place in St. Helena or Calistoga?
- Have you helped clients home from Queen of the Valley or Adventist Health St. Helena?
- Has Napa County enrolled you as an IHSS provider, and did you complete registry training on Imperial Way?
- My father speaks mostly Spanish. Can you hold a full conversation with him?
- Would you go with him on VineGo, or use your own car and bill mileage?
- How have you handled a client with early memory loss who tries to leave the house?
- Can you cover a weekend so I can rest, and what would you charge?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Napa County: hourly rates and schedules
City of Napa and American Canyon. Weekday visits for meals, medication reminders and errands, often a few hours a day. Yountville and St. Helena. Longer daytime blocks for older clients, with driving to appointments. Calistoga and rural areas. Fewer, longer shifts that make the drive worthwhile, and some live-in or overnight arrangements.
| 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.
For a Napa Valley rate, start from these markers. California's $16.90 is the legal floor; UC Berkeley's Labor Center records no Napa County city with a local rate above it. Federal survey data for May 2025 show Napa-area aides at a $16.50 median wage, with the average at $19.48; the IHSS rate is $20.90, and CareScout puts agency non-medical care in California at a $40 median. A direct hire tends to land between the program rate and the agency figure, and drives up valley push the rate up. For a Medi-Cal member who is elderly, blind or disabled, call IHSS at 707-253-3818 first: approved hours are paid by the program. Personal attendants qualify for overtime pay after nine hours in one day or forty-five in one week, per the state labor department.
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 County
- Connections Napa County (Aging and Disability Resource Connection)The local Aging and Disability Resource Connection: help locating services, plus case management, for Napa County adults over 60, residents with disabilities and the relatives caring for them. 707-253-4248.
- Napa County IHSS and Public AuthorityIHSS application and questions: 707-253-3818. Once approved, the Public Authority registry, 707-259-8359, refers providers looking for work. Both at 650 Imperial Way, Suite 101, Napa, weekdays 8 to 5.
- Adult Day Health Napa ValleyA day program at 414 S. Jefferson Street, Napa, run by Community Health Napa Valley for adults with early memory loss, repeated falls, a risk of wandering or a need for supervision; nursing and physical therapy on site. 707-258-9087.
- VineGo paratransitShared, door-to-door paratransit for riders unable to use fixed-route buses because of a disability. Enroll first, then book up to seven days ahead on (707) 252-2600. Fares run $4 to $8 by distance, including trips to Kaiser in Vallejo.
- Molly's AngelsFree volunteer rides to non-emergency medical appointments for older adults who can walk, a free door-to-door van for grocery and shopping trips, and weekly care calls. (707) 224-8971.
- Napa Long-Term Care OmbudsmanAdvocacy for residents of Napa nursing homes and residential care homes: 1443 Main Street, Suite 110B, Napa, (707) 255-4236.
- Napa/Solano Area Agency on AgingThe regional agency for both counties, 275 Beck Avenue, Fairfield, (707) 784-8960; its Napa list covers meals from Community Action Napa Valley, fall prevention and Medicare counseling.
Safety
Hiring safely in Napa County
Put the tasks, the hourly rate, overtime, mileage and notice terms on paper, both sign, and keep a weekly timesheet. Keep valuables and checkbooks locked up and ask the bank for account alerts. If you suspect abuse or neglect, Napa County Adult Protective Services answers 707-253-4398 between 8 and 5 Monday to Friday; after hours the line is 888-619-6913; reports that are not urgent and do not involve physical abuse can also be filed online. The hiring guide explains payroll and contracts.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Napa County (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
Who, which tasks, which days and time blocks, budget, start date. About ten minutes, free.
Your posting goes live
Caregivers in range see it immediately. Edit or close it any time from your dashboard.
Review caregivers and applicants
Experience, care types, languages, rates, availability. Applicants appear under your posting.
Message and hire
Messaging and confirming a hire are part of Family Premium ($24.99/month, cancel anytime). Browsing, posting and applications are free.
Agree terms and pay directly
Rate, schedule and payment are between you and the caregiver. No percentage is taken.
Pricing, plainly
What is free and what costs money
Free family account
$0
- Browse profiles, post and edit care needs, receive applications
Family Premium
$24.99/month
- Messaging, direct job requests, confirming a hire; cancel any time
No commission on what you pay the caregiver; payments are between you. Details on the pricing page.
Widen your search
Find caregivers near Napa County
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Guides
Useful reading before you apply
How to become a caregiver in California: requirements, HCA registry, IHSS and CNA explained
Which rules apply to a caregiver in California depends on who pays them. A plain-language map of the Home Care Aide Registry, IHSS provider enrolment and CNA/HHA certification, with the official sources.
How much do caregivers make in California and Arizona? BLS, IHSS and minimum wage (2026)
Median hourly pay for home health and personal care aides by metro area from the May 2025 BLS survey, county IHSS wages, state minimum wages, and how private rates relate to them.
How to hire a private caregiver: cost, screening, taxes and a written agreement
What a private in-home caregiver costs compared with an agency, how to screen and check references, the household-employer tax and overtime rules in California and Arizona, and what to put in writing.
Imperial County caregiver resources: training, job centres, IHSS, senior services and transport
A verified directory of the agencies and programmes caregivers and families in El Centro, Calexico, Brawley, Imperial, Holtville, Westmorland and Calipatria actually use, with addresses and phone numbers checked on 12 October 2026.
Sources (checked 2026-10-15):
- 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)
- California Department of Aging, Napa County services directory
- Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging, Napa resources
- Connections Napa County (ADRC)
- Community Health Napa Valley, Adult Day Health
- Vine Transit, VineGo paratransit
- Molly's Angels
- Napa Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Rianda House, St. Helena
- 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 profiles, Napa County and its cities (via MCDC)
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in Napa County: frequently asked questions
In Napa County, who sets my parent's IHSS hours?
The county IHSS program assesses the need and approves hours, but your parent, not the county, is the employer: they choose, train and schedule the provider and approve timesheets. Call 707-253-3818 to start.
Can the county give us names of IHSS caregivers?
Yes. The Public Authority keeps a registry of providers who have done extra training and agreed to be referred. Once your relative is approved for IHSS, ask the Public Authority on 707-259-8359 for referrals.
Is there daytime care for a parent with dementia?
Adult Day Health Napa Valley on South Jefferson Street takes adults with early memory loss, fall risk or a tendency to wander. Call 707-258-9087 to ask about eligibility and cost.
Will a caregiver drive up to Calistoga?
Some will. Post with the Calistoga ZIP code, offer mileage, and consider fewer but longer shifts; that makes the trip from Napa worthwhile for someone on an hourly rate.
Who screens the valley caregivers listed here?
You do. CaregiverConnect runs no screening, so phoning references and ordering any check is your job. Posting is free; a $24.99 monthly Family Premium plan opens messaging and hire confirmation.
Where can my mother get free rides to the doctor?
Molly's Angels gives free volunteer rides to medical appointments for older adults who can walk, on (707) 224-8971. Should her disability make Vine buses impossible, VineGo enrollment is the route.
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