San Ramon, California · Contra Costa County

In-Home Caregivers in San Ramon, CA

A quarter of San Ramon households include someone 65 or older, and many need help only for the hours when everyone else is at work. Posting a request is free; you choose whom to interview and hire.

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How to find an in-home caregiver in San Ramon

Start with a free posting under 94582 or 94583 that says what your parent needs help with, which days and hours, and whether the caregiver must drive. Caregivers whose travel area includes your address can apply, and nearby caregivers' profiles appear here when they register. An applicant could live in San Ramon itself or commute from Dublin, Pleasanton or elsewhere in Contra Costa; ask about the drive and whether it is realistic for your start time.

Language and routine are worth spelling out. The ACS 2020–2024 survey recorded 46.8% of San Ramon residents over the age of four speaking another language than English in the home, 26.0% of whom said their English was less than very well. If your father is more comfortable in his first language, say which one. Mention the senior center classes or lunch he goes to, any special diet, stairs in the house, a walker or wheelchair, and whether he has recently come home from San Ramon Regional Medical Center or another hospital.

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Private in-home caregivers near San Ramon, 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 Marcos, CA

about 17 mi from San Ramon · 10+ yrs experience

Personal careMeal prepMedication remindersTransportationSpanishfull-timeHas vehicle

$30/hrSee full profile

Caregiver in San Jose, CA

about 28 mi from San Ramon · 10+ yrs experience

Personal careMeal prepMedication remindersTransportationSpanishlive-inHas vehicle

$25/hrSee full profile

2 of 2 available caregivers within 50 miles of San Ramon, 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 San Ramon 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 San Ramon

Three credentials can be checked in Contra Costa. An applicant already working as an IHSS provider has cleared a Department of Justice background check through Live Scan and attended county orientation; one listed on the Public Authority registry has also passed an in-person interview and reference calls. Only staff of licensed home care agencies must carry a Home Care Aide Registry number. CNA status means CDPH certification following an approved course and exam. Whatever the paperwork, phone at least two past clients or employers, have your parent meet the person, get written consent before ordering a background report, and start with a paid trial shift. Background checks and vetting are not something CaregiverConnect does.

Questions families here ask at interview

Where would you be driving from, and how long does that take you on a weekday morning?
Have you helped someone in the first weeks after a discharge from San Ramon Regional Medical Center or a Kaiser hospital? What did you do each day?
My mother takes classes at the Alcosta Senior and Community Center. Could you take her, stay nearby and bring her home?
Which languages do you speak, and could you hold a full conversation with my father in his?
Are you enrolled as a Contra Costa IHSS provider, and may I see your provider number?
If someone with dementia keeps trying to walk out of the front door, what do you do?
What is your hourly rate for weekdays, and does it change for nights or weekends?

Schedules and cost

What in-home care costs in San Ramon: hourly rates and schedules

Typical San Ramon requests: four to eight weekday hours while adult children work, sometimes from home in another room; morning visits to help with the shower and getting dressed; trips to doctors and to the Alcosta center; overnight cover after surgery; and live-in arrangements for advanced dementia. About a third of employed San Ramon residents worked from home in the ACS figures, so some households look for a caregiver who can keep a parent company and busy while a relative works nearby in the house.

Reference point	Hourly	Source
Employed aides, San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont metro (Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties)	$17.28 median	BLS OEWS, May 2025
IHSS provider wage, Contra Costa County	$20.03	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.

San Ramon has not passed its own minimum wage, so the state $16.90 an hour applies. In practice private rates start well above that: Contra Costa pays IHSS providers $20.03 an hour, the May 2025 BLS survey had aides in the five-county metro at a $17.28 median, and CareScout found a $40 California median for agency care. Expect to pay more for dementia care, nights, weekends and driving. Hire a personal attendant directly and California requires overtime once a shift goes past nine hours or a week past 45. For a parent on Medi-Cal, the county IHSS line is (925) 229-8434; a social worker visits the home to assess hours, and the provider can be someone you choose, including a relative.

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 San Ramon

Alcosta Senior and Community CenterCity center for adults 55 and older at 9300 Alcosta Boulevard, with classes, a newsletter and resources; call (925) 973-3250. Cafe Costa serves county senior meals there Monday to Friday for people 60 and over.
County Connection LINK paratransitCounty Connection's shared ride for riders whose disability rules out the fixed-route bus. After registering, call (925) 938-7433 between a day and a week before the trip; the Alcosta center run costs $5 each way.
GoSanRamon rideshare discountHalf off an Uber or Lyft fare, up to $5, for trips that start and end in the service area, which includes San Ramon Regional Medical Center, Kaiser, the Alcosta center and both Dublin/Pleasanton BART stations. Information in English, Spanish and Mandarin; (925) 455-7500.
Contra Costa Information and AssistanceCounty aging staff at 400 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, weekdays 8 to 5, on (800) 510-2020 or (925) 229-8434. They connect older adults and caregivers with benefits and local services.
Contra Costa IHSSApply by phone on (925) 229-8434; no office visit is needed. Help with finding a provider comes from the Public Authority on (800) 333-1081.
Empowered Aging (long-term care ombudsman) and HICAPOmbudsman help for residents of care facilities on (925) 685-2070; free Medicare counseling through the county HICAP office on (925) 655-1393.

Safety

Hiring safely in San Ramon

Agree in writing on what the job covers, when it happens, what it pays including overtime and mileage, and the notice each of you owes; both of you sign, and keep a timesheet each week. Lock away jewelry, checkbooks and passwords, and ask the bank to alert you to unusual withdrawals. Suspected abuse or neglect of an older adult in San Ramon goes to Contra Costa Adult Protective Services, 24 hours a day: 1 (800) 510-2020 from a landline in the county, (925) 229-8434 from a cell phone, or online at reporttoaps.org. In an emergency call 911. Our hiring guide covers agreements and payroll, and the Contra Costa IHSS guide explains county hours.

A caregiver helping an older man with a meal at a kitchen table. Stock photograph; not a CaregiverConnect user.

How it works

How to hire a private caregiver in San Ramon (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.

Widen your search

Find caregivers near San Ramon

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 Ramon is part of Contra Costa County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.

Elsewhere in Contra Costa County: Richmond · Antioch · Pittsburg · Brentwood

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):

Questions

Hiring a caregiver in San Ramon: frequently asked questions

How do I find an in-home caregiver in San Ramon?

Create a free family account, post the help your parent needs under your ZIP code, then read applications, interview the best two or three and pay for a trial shift before you commit.

What does home care cost in San Ramon?

No city wage law applies, so the legal floor is the state $16.90. Most private rates sit higher, between the $20.03 Contra Costa IHSS wage and the $40 CareScout agency median, depending on the care and the hours.

Does IHSS pay San Ramon adult children who care for a parent?

Often, yes. If your parent qualifies for IHSS through Medi-Cal, Contra Costa can approve hours and you can enroll as the provider at $20.03 an hour. Call (925) 229-8434 to apply.

Is there a lunch program for seniors in San Ramon?

Yes. Cafe Costa, the county senior nutrition program, serves weekday meals for people 60 and over at the Alcosta Senior and Community Center. Call (925) 973-3250 for details.

Who checks caregivers found through CaregiverConnect?

You do. The platform does no vetting or background screening, so check any license or IHSS number yourself, speak to references, and order a report with the applicant's signed consent.

Where do I report suspected elder abuse in San Ramon?

Contra Costa Adult Protective Services answers 24 hours a day on 1 (800) 510-2020 from county landlines or (925) 229-8434 from cell phones. Reports are confidential.

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