Caregiver in San Marcos, CA
about 19 mi from Solano County · 10+ yrs experience
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Solano County, California
In-Home Caregivers in Solano County
From Vallejo and Benicia up through Fairfield and Vacaville to Dixon and Rio Vista, families here hire privately, through IHSS, or both. A request costs nothing to post, and entering the ZIP code where your relative lives puts it in front of the closest caregivers.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Solano County
Search from the home where the care will happen. Solano's population is spread over seven cities and a rural remainder, and the people who answer a post usually live within a short drive. A request in Vallejo or Benicia reaches caregivers in the southwest of the county; a request in Vacaville or Dixon reaches a different group. If your parent lives in Rio Vista or out in the unincorporated county, offering mileage, a set weekly schedule or fewer, longer shifts gives distant applicants a reason to take the drive.
Say which language your relative is most at ease in. In the ACS 2020–2024, 31.5% of Solano residents aged five or more use a language other than English in the home, Spanish for 18.2%. Profiles below run from nearest to farthest relative to the ZIP code in the search box, and new sign-ups appear as they join, so enter your relative's code. If your relative already gets IHSS, you can combine a private hire with the hours the county pays for.
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Private in-home caregivers in Solano County
Independent caregivers with profiles on CaregiverConnect whose home base is within 60 miles. You agree on duties, schedule and pay directly with the person you hire.
Caregiver in Sacramento, CA
about 47 mi from Solano County · 1+ yrs experience
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2 of 2 available caregivers within 60 miles of Solano County, 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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Cities and towns in Solano County
Find caregivers by city and town
Each page below has its own local research and shows live caregiver profiles near that place. Towns without a page yet are covered by this hub.
- Find caregivers in Vallejopop. 122,702
- Find caregivers in Fairfieldpop. 121,389
- Find caregivers in Vacavillepop. 103,195
Area by area
The communities of Solano County
How hiring looks in different parts of the county (2026 DOF populations).
- Vallejo122,702 residents and the most hospital beds in the county, with Kaiser Vallejo and Sutter Solano; SolTrans buses and paratransit serve the city.
- Fairfield and Suisun City121,389 and 29,720 residents; NorthBay Medical Center, the ADRC and every county aging office are in Fairfield.
- Vacaville103,195 residents, with Kaiser Vacaville and NorthBay VacaValley Hospital for follow-up visits.
- BeniciaA city of 26,074 sharing SolTrans service with Vallejo; local taxi card trips are allowed within the city.
- Dixon and Rio VistaSmaller cities of 20,567 and 10,345; budget for mileage or longer shifts if the caregiver drives in.
- Unincorporated Solano18,058 people outside city limits, where a caregiver with a reliable car matters most.
What you can post
Types of in-home care families in Solano County 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: meals, reminders, housekeeping, errands, company.
- Personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers.
- Companion care: conversation, walks, appointments, errands.
- Dementia care: routine-based support; ask for experience.
- Respite care: shifts so a family caregiver can rest or work.
- Overnight and live-in: night supervision or room-and-board arrangements.
- Post-surgery recovery: non-medical help after a hospital stay.
- Part-time and flexible: a few hours on set days is the usual start.
Choosing well
Evaluating caregivers in Solano County
Check what can be checked. Before Solano IHSS pays anyone, the provider must register, sit through the county orientation in person and clear a background check. The Public Authority adds its own interview, reference calls and training for people on its registry. Licensed agencies are required to register every aide they send out with the state; independents decide for themselves whether to register. A CNA is certified by CDPH, and Solano Community College in Fairfield trains nursing assistants and home health aides. Then phone two former employers, introduce the candidate to your relative, and book one paid trial shift ahead of any regular schedule. CaregiverConnect itself performs no background or reference checks; you decide what screening to order, and it needs the candidate's written consent.
Questions families here ask at interview
- Where in Solano do you live, and how much time does the trip here take on a weekday?
- Have you cared for anyone discharged from Kaiser Vallejo, Kaiser Vacaville, Sutter Solano or NorthBay Medical Center?
- Has Solano IHSS enrolled you, has the registry accepted you, and do you have a CNA or HHA certificate?
- My father slips into Spanish when he is tired; are you comfortable with that?
- If my mother needs rides to the doctor, will you use your own car, and what do you bill per mile?
- If my parent fell or became confused during your shift, what steps would you take?
- How much notice will you give if you cannot make a shift?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Solano County: hourly rates and schedules
Daily drop-in visits. Two to four hours for meals, medication reminders and a shower, common for a parent living alone. Workday cover. Weekday blocks while adult children commute, often with a drive to an appointment in Vallejo, Fairfield or Vacaville. Recovery stretches. Extra hours in the weeks following a discharge, reduced as strength returns. Overnights and live-in. For dementia or a high fall risk, sometimes shared between two caregivers.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Vallejo, CA metro (Solano County) | $16.50 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Solano County | $18.10 | 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.
Four figures bracket a private rate. California's minimum wage is $16.90, and Berkeley's Labor Center records no higher city rate anywhere in Solano. The May 2025 metro median for aides was $16.50 (a survey taken before the 2026 increase), Solano IHSS pays $18.10, and the CareScout survey sets California's agency median at $40 an hour. A direct hire normally costs more than IHSS but well under agency prices, depending on experience and the care involved. If your relative has Medi-Cal and is 65 or older or has a disability, apply for IHSS on (707) 784-8259, extension 1, before budgeting private hours; the county allows up to 90 days for the application. Overtime for a personal attendant starts once a workday tops 9 hours or a workweek tops 45.
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 Solano County
- Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC Solano)A person to talk to about services, case management and one-time emergency aid for older and disabled adults. 450 Chadbourne Road, Suite D, Fairfield, weekdays 9 to 5; (707) 200-7116. The Area Agency on Aging publishes a Solano resource guide in English and Spanish.
- Solano County IHSS intakeApply by phone on (707) 784-8259, extension 1, or mail form SOC 295 to 275 Beck Ave., MS 5-110, Fairfield (fax (707) 784-2440). A health certification and a home assessment by a social worker follow.
- IHSS Public Authority registryOnce your relative is an IHSS client, the registry aims to send a list of three to five available providers nearby and can send an emergency backup provider within 72 hours. 707-784-8200.
- Redwood Caregiver Resource CenterListed by the Area Agency on Aging for family caregiver support and respite for unpaid caregivers; (800) 834-1636. For memory loss, the Alzheimer's Association helpline is (800) 272-3900.
- Solano MobilityCall center 800-535-6883, weekdays 8 to 5. Residents 60 and over can register for the Medical Trip Concierge, which subsidizes Uber and Lyft rides to medical appointments within the county.
- Meals on Wheels SolanoHome-delivered meals for homebound older adults and their caregivers, plus fall-risk assessments and home changes; (707) 425-0638.
- Long-term care ombudsman (Empowered Aging)For a relative in a licensed care facility: (707) 644-4194. Medicare questions go to HICAP counselors at Senior Advocacy Services, (707) 526-4108.
Safety
Hiring safely in Solano County
Both sides should sign a one-page agreement listing tasks, hourly pay, overtime, mileage and notice, with hours logged weekly. Put cash, checkbooks and jewelry out of sight and turn on account alerts with the bank. If you suspect abuse or neglect, call Solano Adult Protective Services on 707-784-8259, extension 2, or 800-850-0012 after hours; the Area Agency on Aging also lists a county senior fraud prevention resource. Payroll and contract basics are in our guide to hiring privately.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Solano County (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
Who, which tasks, which days and time blocks, budget, start date. About ten minutes, free.
Your posting goes live
Caregivers in range see it immediately. Edit or close it any time from your dashboard.
Review caregivers and applicants
Experience, care types, languages, rates, availability. Applicants appear under your posting.
Message and hire
Messaging and confirming a hire are part of Family Premium ($24.99/month, cancel anytime). Browsing, posting and applications are free.
Agree terms and pay directly
Rate, schedule and payment are between you and the caregiver. No percentage is taken.
Pricing, plainly
What is free and what costs money
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$0
- Browse profiles, post and edit care needs, receive applications
Family Premium
$24.99/month
- Messaging, direct job requests, confirming a hire; cancel any time
No commission on what you pay the caregiver; payments are between you. Details on the pricing page.
Widen your search
Find caregivers near Solano County
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Guides
Useful reading before you apply
How to become a caregiver in California: requirements, HCA registry, IHSS and CNA explained
Which rules apply to a caregiver in California depends on who pays them. A plain-language map of the Home Care Aide Registry, IHSS provider enrolment and CNA/HHA certification, with the official sources.
How much do caregivers make in California and Arizona? BLS, IHSS and minimum wage (2026)
Median hourly pay for home health and personal care aides by metro area from the May 2025 BLS survey, county IHSS wages, state minimum wages, and how private rates relate to them.
How to hire a private caregiver: cost, screening, taxes and a written agreement
What a private in-home caregiver costs compared with an agency, how to screen and check references, the household-employer tax and overtime rules in California and Arizona, and what to put in writing.
Imperial County caregiver resources: training, job centres, IHSS, senior services and transport
A verified directory of the agencies and programmes caregivers and families in El Centro, Calexico, Brawley, Imperial, Holtville, Westmorland and Calipatria actually use, with addresses and phone numbers checked on 12 October 2026.
Sources (checked 2026-10-15):
- Solano County, In-Home Supportive Services (how to apply)
- Solano County IHSS Public Authority, registry of caregivers
- Solano County IHSS Public Authority, registry recruitment
- Solano County, Older and Disabled Adult Services contacts
- Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging, Solano resources
- Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging, ADRC Solano
- Solano Mobility, Medical Trip Concierge
- Solano Mobility, Intercity Taxi Card
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Vallejo, CA via data.bls.gov OESServices
- UC Berkeley Labor Center, local minimum wage inventory
- California DIR, Domestic Worker Bill of Rights
- CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, median cost data tables
- Solano Community College, CNA and Home Health Aide program
- California Department of Finance, E-1 population estimates 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year profile, Solano County (via MCDC)
- HCAI facility profiles (Kaiser Vallejo, Sutter Solano, NorthBay Medical Center, Kaiser Vacaville, NorthBay VacaValley)
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in Solano County: frequently asked questions
How do we apply for IHSS in Solano County?
Phone (707) 784-8259, extension 1, on weekdays, or mail or fax form SOC 295. Eligible applicants are sent a health care certification form for their doctor, then a social worker visits to assess needs. Allow up to 90 days in total.
Will the county match us with an IHSS provider?
Yes, once your relative is an IHSS client. Ask the Public Authority registry, by phone, by email or through the IHSS social worker, for a list of available providers; staff call you first to learn your needs and preferences.
What if our IHSS caregiver suddenly cannot come?
The registry can dispatch an emergency backup provider within 72 hours of a request. Each client can use up to 80 hours of backup care a year.
Who can give us general advice about care options?
ADRC Solano in Fairfield, (707) 200-7116. Staff talk through services and community resources with you and can help with case management.
Is there help getting my mother to doctor visits?
If she is 60 or older, Solano Mobility's Medical Trip Concierge subsidizes Uber and Lyft rides to medical appointments inside the county; call 800-535-6883 to register. Faith in Action also lists volunteer drivers for medical trips and shopping.
Does CaregiverConnect screen caregivers?
No. There are no background or reference checks on the platform, so you review profiles and call references yourself. You can post at no cost; messaging comes with Family Premium at $24.99 a month.
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