In-Home Caregivers in Palermo, CA
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Palermo
Palermo is an unincorporated community in Butte County, counted by the Census Bureau as a census-designated place with 5,266 residents in ACS 2020–2024. It skews older: 1,217 people are 65 or over, 77 of them 85 or older, and 263 older residents live alone. Disability is common in later life here. ACS reports 51.0% of residents 65 and over with a disability, compared with 33.3% across Butte County. When you post, be specific about the help needed, such as transfers, bathing, toileting or supervision for memory loss, so a caregiver can judge whether the job fits their experience.
Plan for transport. Almost every Palermo worker drives, ACS shows no public transit commuters, and 103 households have no vehicle. If your parent needs rides to appointments, ask for a caregiver with a car and a clean driving record, and say who pays for fuel. Spanish is the home language of 12.1% of residents five and older; if a relative is more at ease in Spanish or another language, include it in the post. Profiles nearest your ZIP code appear first in the list below, and the list grows as caregivers join.
Private in-home caregivers near Palermo, 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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Types of in-home care families in Palermo 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
Evaluating caregivers in Palermo
Ask what each applicant holds and verify it yourself. A CNA certificate can be checked with CDPH. A Butte County IHSS provider has watched the state orientation, signed the SOC 846 agreement and been cleared by a Department of Justice fingerprint check; the Public Authority notes that certain serious crimes, which it groups into Tier 1 and Tier 2, bar a person from IHSS work. Independent caregivers are rarely on the Home Care Aide Registry, which is required only for agency staff, and the state files list no licensed home care agency in Palermo. Call at least two references and ask what the person did on a difficult day. Pay for a short trial shift while a family member is present. CaregiverConnect does not check identity, criminal records or references, so those steps are yours, and any background report needs the applicant's written consent first.
Questions families here ask at interview
- Where do you live, and how long does it take you to reach Palermo Road?
- Do you have a car, and are you willing to drive my mother to appointments on Olive Highway in Oroville?
- My father uses a walker. How do you help someone in and out of the shower safely?
- Have you cared for someone coming home from Oroville Hospital or a post-acute center?
- Are you already an enrolled Butte County IHSS provider, or would you enroll if she is approved?
- Can you help with meals and housekeeping as well as personal care?
- ¿Habla español? My aunt is more comfortable speaking Spanish.
What in-home care costs in Palermo: hourly rates and schedules
Morning help. Two to four hours for getting up, bathing, breakfast and medicines is a common first request. Clinic days. Longer blocks when a visit in Oroville is booked, including waiting time. Bus-dependent caregivers. B-Line Route 30 passes Palermo Road only three times each way on weekdays, so match shift start and end times to the bus or offer mileage. After a hospital stay. Families often add evening or overnight cover for the first weeks.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Chico metro (Butte County) | $16.50 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Butte County | $17.90 | 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.
The UC Berkeley Labor Center's ordinance list has no entry for Palermo, which leaves the state minimum of $16.90 as the floor for a direct hire. Butte County IHSS pays its providers $17.90, aides in the Chico metro (all of Butte County) earned a $16.50 median in May 2025, and CareScout puts the California median for agency home care at $40 an hour. If you employ a personal attendant, pay 150% of the hourly rate for any time past 9 hours on a single day or 45 hours across the week. The ACS median household income in Palermo is $50,588, so long private schedules are out of reach for many families. If your relative has Medi-Cal, apply for IHSS first; the program requires a Medi-Cal eligibility determination, and approved hours can pay a caregiver your relative chooses, including a family member.
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.
Caregiver resources for families in Palermo
- Butte County IHSS intakeIf the person needing care has not yet been approved for IHSS, the Public Authority directs them to call IHSS intake at 530-552-6162 and leave a name and number if there is no answer.
- Butte County IHSS Public Authority registryOnce your relative is approved, the registry can refer screened IHSS providers who are looking for clients. 78 Table Mountain Blvd, Oroville; toll free 1-855-398-8899.
- B-Line Route 30Weekday buses from Lincoln & Palermo reach the Oroville Transit Center at 9:32 a.m., 1:32 p.m. and 4:50 p.m.; the route also stops at Olive Hwy & Oroville Medical Center. Saturday service has three trips each way. (530) 342-0221.
- Ampla Health Oroville Medical & DentalCommunity health center at 2800 Lincoln Blvd, Oroville, part of a nonprofit network of federally qualified health centers. Ampla offers a sliding fee scale by family size and income for patients who qualify.
- Oroville Senior Center lunchPassages lists a senior lunch at 1335 Myers Street, Oroville, Monday through Thursday, served 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. A caregiver can take your parent for a meal and some company.
- Adult Protective ServicesTo report abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of an older or dependent adult, call the statewide line 1-833-401-0832 and enter the ZIP code to reach Butte County APS, any day and any hour.
Hiring safely in Palermo
Write the agreement down before the first shift: duties, hours, hourly pay, overtime, mileage, and how much notice either side gives. Both of you sign and keep a copy. Check the hours each week, lock away cash, jewelry and medicines, and turn on bank alerts. If you suspect abuse or exploitation, call APS on 1-833-401-0832; in an emergency, dial 911. The guide to hiring a private caregiver covers payroll and taxes, and the Butte County page lists adult day care, respite and caregiver support across the county.
How to hire a private caregiver in Palermo (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
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.
Find caregivers near Palermo
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Palermo is part of Butte County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.
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
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year profiles DP02–DP05, Palermo CDP
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year profiles, Butte County
- Butte County IHSS Public Authority, home and registry
- Butte County IHSS Public Authority, contact
- Butte County IHSS Public Authority, provider enrollment
- B-Line (Butte Regional Transit), Route 30 Oroville–Biggs
- Ampla Health, services and sliding fee scale
- Passages, senior nutrition sites
- CDSS, Adult Protective Services
- CDSS, In-Home Supportive Services
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- BLS OEWS May 2025, metropolitan area estimates (Chico, 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
- CDPH, Licensed and Certified Healthcare Facility Listing (data date September 16, 2026)
- CDSS Community Care Licensing, facility files (file date May 25, 2025)
Hiring a caregiver in Palermo: frequently asked questions
Is there assisted living or a nursing home in Palermo?
Not with a Palermo address. CDSS files list six licensed elder care homes in Oroville with 318 beds between them, and CDPH lists skilled nursing at the Oroville Hospital Post-Acute Center, Country Crest Post-Acute and Feather River Care Center.
How do we start IHSS for a parent who lives in Palermo?
Call Butte County IHSS intake; the Public Authority site gives 530-552-6162. Your parent needs a Medi-Cal eligibility determination. If approved, they can hire a relative or friend, or ask the registry for a provider.
Can a caregiver without a car work in Palermo?
Sometimes. B-Line Route 30 stops at three points on Palermo Road, but with only three weekday trips each way, shifts have to fit the timetable. For clients who need rides, a caregiver who drives is the practical choice.
What should we pay a private caregiver in Palermo?
At least $16.90 an hour, the California minimum, since Palermo has no local ordinance. The $17.90 Butte County IHSS rate and the $16.50 metro median for aides are useful markers, and agency care in California has a $40 median.
Does CaregiverConnect screen caregivers?
No. We do not verify backgrounds, identity or references. Posting a Palermo request is free; messaging caregivers and confirming a hire use Family Premium at $24.99 a month.
Is there a senior lunch near Palermo?
Passages serves a Monday-to-Thursday lunch at 1335 Myers Street in Oroville; its list shows no meal site in Palermo itself.
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