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Redwood City, California · San Mateo County
In-Home Caregivers in Redwood City, CA
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Redwood City
On CaregiverConnect you hire one person directly, usually for a set number of weekday hours, with no agency in between. Redwood City sits in the middle of the Peninsula, so caregivers can reach it from San Carlos, Menlo Park, East Palo Alto and North Fair Oaks without a long drive, and Caltrain and SamTrans buses serve the city for those without a car. Redwood Shores is the exception: it lies on the far side of Highway 101 and the road there runs through San Carlos, so mention it in your post if that is where your parent lives.
Think about language early. In the 2020–2024 ACS, 46.5% of Redwood City residents aged five and up used some language besides English at home, Spanish alone 28.3%. If your mother is more at ease in Spanish, or in another language, say so in the post; a caregiver who can talk with her about her day will make the hours go better for both of them. New profiles appear above as caregivers sign up; none of them are employed or placed by us.
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Private in-home caregivers near Redwood City, 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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2 of 2 available caregivers within 50 miles of Redwood City, 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 Redwood City 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 Redwood City
Begin with credentials you can confirm. A San Mateo County IHSS provider has completed enrollment with the Public Authority, including the orientation video and a background check; a certified nurse assistant holds a CDPH certificate you can look up; agency aides are on the state's aide registry by law. None of those tell you whether someone is right for your father, so call at least two former clients, hold the interview at his home with him in the room, and pay for a trial shift. CaregiverConnect runs no background checks and does not vouch for anyone on the platform; any screening is yours to arrange, with the caregiver's signed consent.
Questions families here ask at interview
- Which part of Redwood City or which neighboring town do you come from, and what is your commute?
- Have you helped someone home after surgery at Sequoia Hospital or Kaiser Redwood City?
- Are you enrolled as a San Mateo County IHSS provider, or certified as a nurse assistant?
- Can you speak Spanish with my mother throughout the day?
- Could you take my father to the Veterans Memorial Senior Center in Red Morton Park and stay with him?
- If my parent needs Redi-Wheels, will you ride along or meet the van?
- Is your hourly rate higher for evenings or weekends?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Redwood City: hourly rates and schedules
Weekday mornings. Help getting up, washed and dressed, breakfast and medication, often before an adult child leaves for work. Afternoon visits. Errands, a walk or an outing, and appointments. Recovery stretches. Daily care for a few weeks after a Sequoia or Kaiser discharge, then fewer hours.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont metro (San Mateo, San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin) | $17.28 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, San Mateo County | $21.70 | 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.
Redwood City's own minimum wage is $18.65 in 2026 and applies to businesses operating in the city; if you employ a caregiver privately, ask the City Manager's Office, (650) 780-7300, whether it covers your household, and treat it as a floor either way. Above that sit the $21.70 that San Mateo County IHSS pays every provider and, at the top, the $40 California median for agency care in CareScout's 2025 survey. BLS reported a $17.28 median for aides in the five-county metro in May 2025, which is under the city floor. Most direct hires here land in the gap between those two. State law gives personal attendants overtime pay past nine daily or 45 weekly hours. When a parent with full-scope Medi-Cal is 65-plus, blind or disabled, county IHSS may pay for some of the hours; call 650-573-3900 before you commit to paying for all of them.
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 Redwood City
- San Mateo County IHSSStart with the online referral form or call 650-573-3900; a licensed health professional must complete the SOC 873 within 45 days, and a social worker then visits. Office: 2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 200, San Mateo.
- AgeUp, Long-Term Care Ombudsman1333 Madison Ave., Redwood City, (650) 780-5707. Advocates for residents of nursing homes and assisted living, useful if home care stops being enough.
- Veterans Memorial Building / Senior CenterThe city senior center in Red Morton Park; its lounge is open weekdays 9 to 4 for card games, mahjong, chess and reading by the fireplace, for Club Card members. The city plans to rebuild it together with the Sequoia YMCA.
- Redi-Wheels (SamTrans paratransit)Rides for residents whose disability keeps them off the bus, booked at least one day in advance; $4.25 a trip, or $1.75 with the Lifeline fare for people on SSI, General Assistance or Medi-Cal. Applications: 650-366-4856.
- HICAP Medicare counselingSelf Help for the Elderly, 1710 S. Amphlett Blvd., Suite 100, San Mateo, (650) 627-9350, for questions about Medicare plans and costs.
Safety
Hiring safely in Redwood City
Write a short agreement before day one that covers tasks, the hourly rate, overtime, mileage and how either of you can end the arrangement, and keep a timesheet you both sign. Lock up cash, cards and papers, and ask the bank for transaction alerts. San Mateo County takes reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older or dependent adults around the clock on 844-868-0938. Our guide to hiring privately walks through contracts and payroll.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Redwood City (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 Redwood City
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Redwood City is part of San Mateo County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.
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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 Redwood City, Minimum Wage (archived August 6, 2026)
- City of Redwood City, The Lounge at the Veterans Memorial Building / Senior Center (archived July 12, 2026)
- City of Redwood City, Veterans Memorial Senior Center-YMCA project (archived September 16, 2025)
- San Mateo County Health, In-Home Supportive Services
- San Mateo County Health, IHSS Provider Enrollment
- San Mateo County Health, Adult Protective Services
- California Department of Aging, San Mateo County services
- SamTrans, paratransit (Redi-Wheels)
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- BLS OEWS May 2025, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
- CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, median cost data tables
- California DIR, Domestic Worker Bill of Rights
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year DP02, Redwood City (data.census.gov)
- HCAI facility profile, Sequoia Hospital
- Wikipedia, Redwood City, California (transit, Redwood Shores)
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in Redwood City: frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay a caregiver the Redwood City minimum wage?
The $18.65 rate binds businesses operating in the city for hours worked there. If you employ someone in your own home, paying at least that is the cautious choice; the city can confirm coverage at (650) 780-7300.
Can IHSS pay a relative to care for my parent in Redwood City?
Yes, if your parent qualifies. Your parent chooses the provider, whose enrollment and $21.70 hourly pay run through the Public Authority; family members are eligible to be hired.
Where can I complain about a nursing home or assisted living facility?
Call the ombudsman program at AgeUp on Madison Avenue, (650) 780-5707. For abuse in a private home, use the county line, 844-868-0938.
Is there anywhere my mother can spend part of the day?
The Veterans Memorial Senior Center in Red Morton Park has a lounge with games and activities on weekdays. For supervised daytime care with health services, the nearest listed adult day health center is in Burlingame.
How do caregivers without cars get around Redwood City?
Many rely on SamTrans buses or Caltrain. If your parent lives in Redwood Shores or the hills west of El Camino Real, ask candidates how they will get there before you schedule an early shift.
Does CaregiverConnect vet the caregivers listed?
No vetting or background screening is done by the platform. Posting costs nothing; Family Premium unlocks messaging and hire confirmation.
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