Newman, California · Stanislaus County

In-Home Caregivers in Newman, CA

Post your relative's care needs in Newman for free, using ZIP 95360, and caregivers who can reach your home will be able to apply. Listings above refresh whenever a family publishes a request.

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How to find an in-home caregiver in Newman

Newman has 12,362 residents by the 2026 state estimate, and ACS 2020–2024 counts 1,262 of them aged 65 or older; 103 are 85 or over. About a quarter of households, 918 in all, include someone in that age group. With a population this size, the number of caregivers who live in town at any time is small, and Stanislaus County's IHSS registry lists Newman as one of the places it finds hardest to staff. Give applicants a reason to come: a regular schedule, a clear address or cross street, the tasks involved and the rate you will pay.

Spanish is the home language of 42.5% of residents five and older, and 17.3% speak it with limited English. If your parent prefers Spanish, or another language, put it in the first line of the post. Mention also whether the caregiver must drive, since the only fixed bus route through Newman is StanRTA's Route 45 to Crows Landing and Turlock. Caregiver profiles nearest to 95360 are shown first.

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Private in-home caregivers near Newman, 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.

Caregiver in San Jose, CA

about 41 mi from Newman · 10+ yrs experience

Personal careMeal prepMedication remindersTransportationSpanishlive-inHas vehicle

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1 of 1 available caregiver within 50 miles of Newman, 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 Newman 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 Newman

Find out what credential a candidate has and confirm it. CNA certification is checkable through CDPH; agency-employed aides are listed on the state Home Care Aide Registry, where independent caregivers can opt in; and IHSS providers have been through the county's orientation and Live Scan fingerprinting, which in Newman is done at the police station on Main Street. Speak to at least two people the caregiver has worked for, meet with your relative present, and book one paid trial shift when someone from the family can be in the house. Whether to run a background check is your call, and it needs the applicant's signed permission; CaregiverConnect itself performs no screening of the people who apply.

Questions families here ask at interview

Do you live in Newman, Gustine or Crows Landing, and how would you get here each day?
Can you speak to my father in Spanish when he is tired or confused?
Would you drive my mother to Golden Valley on Merced Street for her checkups?
Have you cared for anyone after a stay at San Luis Care Center?
Could you take my father to lunch at the McConnell Center on weekdays?
If my mother is approved for IHSS in Stanislaus County, would you become her provider?
What is your rate for four-hour visits, and do you charge for mileage?

Schedules and cost

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

Around the noon meal. Fresh home-delivered meals reach Newman on weekdays between 11:30 and 12:30, so a morning visit that ends after lunch is common. Longer blocks. Because a caregiver may travel in from another town, fewer and longer shifts may be easier to fill than short daily drop-ins. Weekends. If relatives handle weekdays and need relief on Saturday or Sunday, state the exact hours in the post.

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.

Newman has no local wage ordinance in UC Berkeley's inventory, so a caregiver you hire directly is owed at least $16.90 an hour and 1.5 times the hourly rate for any hours past nine in one day or past 45 in one week. Benchmarks: a $16.50 BLS median wage for Modesto-area aides, $40 for agency care statewide (CareScout), and $18.75 for IHSS work in Stanislaus County. The IHSS rate depends on where your relative lives: in Newman it is $18.75, but across the county line in Gustine, Merced County pays $17.50. Both home care organizations once registered in Newman show as closed in CDSS data, so agency staff would come from elsewhere. Median household income here is $78,906 (ACS 2020–2024).

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 Newman

McConnell Center senior lunchOne of Stanislaus County's senior luncheon sites, open Monday to Friday, for people 60 and over and their spouses; a suggested contribution is asked but no eligible senior is turned away. Reservations are required one to two days ahead, before noon: (209) 894-5193.
Meals on Wheels for Newman and Crows LandingFor people 60 and over who are mainly homebound. The county flyer notes that Newman and Crows Landing residents receive fresh meals on weekdays, between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., rather than a weekly box of frozen meals. To apply, call the county's senior information number, (209) 558-8698.
Orestimba 50+ Club and free yogaThe club meets on the first and third Friday of each month at the Memorial Building, 649 Orestimba Road. The same building, the Louis J. Newman Memorial Center, hosts free adult yoga on Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m.; recreation line (209) 862-4440.
Golden Valley Health Centers, Newman637 Merced Street. Medical care Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and dental care until 4:30 p.m. Medical appointments (209) 722-4842; dental (209) 862-9449.
San Luis Care CenterThe skilled nursing facility in town, at 709 N Street, with 71 beds licensed by CDPH. Worth a call if care at home stops being enough: (209) 862-2862.
StanRTA Route 45The bus to Turlock leaves from Driskell Avenue and Amy Drive, about once an hour, every day of the week. Seniors, Medicare card holders and riders with disabilities pay $1.

Safety

Hiring safely in Newman

Before day one, write down the terms: tasks, days and hours, pay and overtime, mileage, and notice; each side signs and keeps a copy. Review timesheets every week, secure cash, checkbooks and medication, and watch your relative's accounts. If you believe a Newman elder is being harmed, neglected or financially exploited, report it to Stanislaus County Adult Protective Services, at (800) 336-4316, any hour, or use the California APS line, 1-833-401-0832. Call 911 in an emergency. Our hiring guide covers payroll and agreements, and the Stanislaus County page lists county programs.

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How it works

How to hire a private caregiver in Newman (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
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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 Newman

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

Newman is part of Stanislaus County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.

Elsewhere in Stanislaus County: Empire · Oakdale · Riverbank · Salida

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 2026-10-16):

Questions

Hiring a caregiver in Newman: frequently asked questions

Can my father get meals delivered in Newman?

If he is 60 or older and mostly homebound, yes. The county's Meals on Wheels program brings fresh meals to Newman and Crows Landing on weekdays around midday. Apply through the Senior Information Line, (209) 558-8698.

Where can older adults in Newman meet and eat together?

The McConnell Center hosts the county senior lunch Monday through Friday; book a seat on (209) 894-5193. The Orestimba 50+ Club also meets twice a month at the Memorial Building on Orestimba Road.

My mother lives in Newman but I live in Gustine. Which county handles her IHSS?

Stanislaus County, because IHSS follows the recipient's address. Her provider is paid $18.75 an hour; a recipient living in Gustine would apply to Merced County, where the rate is $17.50. Our guide to IHSS in Stanislaus County has the steps.

Is there a nursing home in Newman?

Yes, San Luis Care Center on N Street, a skilled nursing facility with 71 licensed beds. CDSS also licenses two six-bed elder care homes in Newman.

How will a caregiver without a car get to Newman?

StanRTA Route 45 is the fixed route serving the city, linking it with Crows Landing and Turlock each day. StanRTA's Dial-A-Ride pages name Patterson, Oakdale and Riverbank but not Newman, so most caregivers here will drive.

Will CaregiverConnect screen a Newman caregiver for us?

No. It does not check identities, records or references, so screening is in your hands. Posting is free; to message caregivers and hire, Family Premium costs $24.99 a month.

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