In-Home Caregivers in San Andreas, CA
In San Andreas, the county's IHSS office, hospital and nursing home are all in town, but no licensed home care agency lists an address in the county. Post your request free; caregivers nearest 95249 appear first.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in San Andreas
Calaveras County runs much of its care for older adults out of San Andreas, an unincorporated census-designated place. That helps families in town. You can apply for IHSS at 509 East St. Charles Street, see a doctor at Family Medical Center on Mountain Ranch Road or at the MACT clinic on Highway 49, and have a parent discharged from Mark Twain Medical Center without leaving town. What San Andreas lacks is an agency. Calaveras has no licensed home care organization on the May 2025 CDSS list, which leaves two routes: employ someone yourself, or use IHSS.
In your post, say exactly what the day looks like: when the caregiver arrives, which tasks matter most, and whether the caregiver needs to drive your parent to the hospital or a clinic. More than half of San Andreas households (55.4%) include someone 65 or older, so other families nearby are often hiring at the same time. A clear post with a set schedule helps yours get answered. About 7.7% of residents speak Spanish at home (ACS 2020–2024); name it in the post if your parent prefers it. The caregiver cards above refresh as people join.
Private in-home caregivers near San Andreas, 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.
No caregivers within 50 miles of San Andreas have joined yet
We do not pad this page with distant profiles. Posting is free, and caregivers who join in Calaveras County see it immediately.
Counts come from live caregiver profiles on CaregiverConnect. Sample and test profiles are never shown here.
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Types of in-home care families in San Andreas 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 San Andreas
Begin with the paperwork that applies to your situation. For an IHSS provider, ask whether they have finished Calaveras County enrollment and passed the fingerprint check. Struggling to find someone? Registry referrals come from the Public Authority on (209) 754-6544. Nursing assistants carry a CDPH certificate you can verify by its number. For an independent caregiver, a Home Care Aide Registry listing is a plus but not required. Talk with two earlier employers, interview in the house where the care will happen, and keep a relative nearby during a first paid trial. CaregiverConnect does not screen caregivers or check records. Any background screening is yours to buy, with the applicant's signed permission.
Questions families here ask at interview
- How far from San Andreas do you live, and what is your backup if your car breaks down?
- Tell me about a client you cared for right after a Mark Twain Medical Center discharge.
- Do you have a Calaveras IHSS provider number yet, and if not, will you apply for one?
- Could you take my father to Family Medical Center and sit in on the visit if he wants you there?
- How would you handle a fall at night if my mother lives alone?
- What would you do if you thought a medication had been missed or doubled?
- Can you work a longer shift on the days my sister and I are both at work?
What in-home care costs in San Andreas: hourly rates and schedules
Typical San Andreas requests: two or three hours each morning for bathing, dressing and breakfast; a visit near dinnertime for the meal and night pills; whole days while someone recovers from a hospital stay; and a regular weekly block so a spouse can get out of the house. Because the hospital, clinics and county offices are all close by, a caregiver based in town may spend less of each visit driving, so shorter visits can be easier to fill than in outlying parts of the county.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode nonmetro area (includes Calaveras County) | $16.52 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Calaveras County | $17.89 | 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.
You and the caregiver set the hourly rate between you. The state minimum of $16.90 applies, since San Andreas, as an unincorporated town, has no local minimum wage. Calaveras County pays IHSS providers $17.89. The BLS median for aides in the region was $16.52 in May 2025, and CareScout put agency home care in California at a $40 median. California's domestic worker law gives directly hired personal attendants overtime pay past 9 hours in one day or 45 in one week. With Medi-Cal in place, a referral through (209) 754-6448 can lead to county-paid hours for a caregiver your parent picks.
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 San Andreas
- Calaveras Health and Human Services AgencyThe county agency for IHSS, Medi-Cal and APS is at 509 East St. Charles Street, open weekdays 8 to 5; toll-free (800) 464-4079. New IHSS cases begin with a call to (209) 754-6448.
- Family Medical Center and MACT clinicsFamily Medical Center at 702 Mountain Ranch Road, (209) 754-4564, is a rural health clinic run by Mark Twain Medical Center. MACT runs medical and dental clinics at 1113 and 1113A Highway 49. All three are listed in the CDPH facility file.
- Mark Twain Medical Center768 Mountain Ranch Road, (209) 754-3521. A 25-bed hospital with a basic emergency department; CDPH lists it as a critical access hospital. Before discharge, ask the staff what help at home they recommend.
- San Andreas Central Library1299 Gold Hunter Road, (209) 754-6510, open six days a week, with afternoon-only hours on Monday and Wednesday.
- Calaveras ConnectIn town, weekday Red Line buses call at the post office and Government Center. Direct Connect picks riders up at home, and riders 65 and over pay a discounted fare. Call dispatch at (209) 754-4450, 750 Industrial Way.
- County-wide helpArea 12 Agency on Aging, (209) 532-6272, and Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center, (916) 728-9333, also cover San Andreas; see the county page for what each offers.
Hiring safely in San Andreas
Before the first visit, sign an agreement that sets out duties, hours, pay, mileage, overtime and notice. Check timesheets each week, lock up cash, cards and spare medication, and ask your bank to text you about large withdrawals. For suspected abuse, neglect or money being taken, Calaveras APS answers (209) 754-6677 or 1-844-690-5137. It is staffed 24 hours a day, and its office is in San Andreas at 509 East St. Charles Street. California's own APS number is 1-833-401-0832. Our hiring guide covers agreements and payroll, the Calaveras County IHSS guide explains county enrollment, and services across the county are listed on the Calaveras County page.
How to hire a private caregiver in San Andreas (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 San Andreas
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
San Andreas is part of Calaveras 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 data profiles DP02–DP05, San Andreas CDP
- Calaveras Health and Human Services Agency
- Calaveras County IHSS Public Authority, In-Home Supportive Services and Registry
- Calaveras County Adult Protective Services
- CDPH, Licensed and Certified Healthcare Facility Listing (September 16, 2026)
- HCAI, Mark Twain Medical Center facility profile
- CDSS Community Care Licensing open data (RCFE and home care organization files, May 2025)
- Calaveras County Library, locations and hours
- Calaveras Connect, Red Line and Direct Connect
- California Department of Aging, services in Calaveras County
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area
- California DIR, Domestic Worker Bill of Rights FAQ
- CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, median cost data tables
Hiring a caregiver in San Andreas: frequently asked questions
Is there a home care agency in San Andreas?
Not a licensed one. The May 2025 CDSS file shows no licensed home care organization in Calaveras County, and CDPH lists no home health agency there. Local families mostly employ a caregiver themselves or rely on IHSS hours.
Where is the IHSS office for San Andreas residents?
It is in town, at the Health and Human Services Agency, 509 East St. Charles Street. Phone (209) 754-6448 to request one; the county also needs a physician-signed health care certification.
Is there a nursing home in San Andreas?
Yes. Golden San Andreas Care Center at 900 Mountain Ranch Road is licensed for 99 skilled nursing beds and is the only skilled nursing facility in the county. Many families use in-home care before or after a stay there.
What transportation is there inside San Andreas?
The Red Line calls at the post office and the Government Center on weekdays. Direct Connect will pick your parent up at home if you book by 3 p.m. the day before; call (209) 754-4450. Riders 65 and over pay a lower fare.
What does it cost to use CaregiverConnect in San Andreas?
Posting a request and receiving applications is free. Family Premium, $24.99 a month, adds messaging and hire confirmation. No commission comes out of caregiver pay, and background checks are not part of our service.
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