South San Francisco, California · San Mateo County

In-Home Caregivers in South San Francisco, CA

South San Francisco has 12,320 residents aged 65 and over, 1,598 of them past 85 (ACS 2020–2024). Post the in-home help your relative needs at no cost, compare the caregivers who reply, and hire on your own terms.

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How to find an in-home caregiver in South San Francisco

Home care in South San Francisco tends to start inside the family. More than a third of local households (37.4%) have a member 65 or older, and a common request is for someone to cover the hours when adult children are at work or on the road: getting a parent up and dressed, preparing lunch, keeping an eye on medication, and walking with them to the bus or to an appointment. Others need help for a parent who lives alone; 1,982 residents aged 65 and over head a one-person household here.

Write your posting with the details a caregiver will use to decide. Give the 94080 ZIP code and the neighborhood, the days and hours, any stairs inside or outside, and which language your relative prefers. Spanish, Tagalog and Chinese are each spoken at home by thousands of residents, and 21.1% of people aged five and older report English below "very well"; say whether you need Cantonese or Mandarin, Tagalog or Spanish. Caregivers living nearby can then respond; the profiles shown above update as people register in and around the city.

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Private in-home caregivers near South San Francisco, 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 37 mi from South San Francisco · 10+ yrs experience

Personal careMeal prepMedication remindersTransportationSpanishfull-timeHas vehicle

$30/hrSee full profile

Caregiver in San Jose, CA

about 39 mi from South San Francisco · 10+ yrs experience

Personal careMeal prepMedication remindersTransportationSpanishlive-inHas vehicle

$25/hrSee full profile

2 of 2 available caregivers within 50 miles of South San Francisco, 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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What you can post

Types of in-home care families in South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco

Ask for paper proof of any credential. Licensed home care agencies can place only aides who are on the state's Home Care Aide Registry. An independent caregiver who chose to register has passed the state's background check for it. Nursing assistants carry a CDPH certificate with a number you can look up, and IHSS providers in this county went through San Mateo County enrollment, orientation and a background check of their own. The rest is up to you. Meet candidates at your relative's own address and let your relative ask questions too, ring two of the candidate's past employers, hire a screening firm of your choice once the candidate signs a consent form, and book one paid trial shift before settling the weekly hours. CaregiverConnect does not vet applicants or run any background checks.

Questions families here ask at interview

Can you keep up a conversation in Cantonese, Tagalog or Spanish with my mother for a whole shift, medicines included?
Have you helped someone in the first days home from Kaiser on El Camino Real, and what did that involve?
Could you drop my father at the Teglia Center adult day program on Grand Avenue and collect him afterward?
How would you get here: car, BART at the Mission Road station, SamTrans or the free South City Shuttle?
There are steps up to our front door. What is your approach with a walker user on outside steps?
What do you do if my grandmother becomes confused and wants to leave the house?
May I see proof of your registry listing, nurse assistant certificate or IHSS enrollment?
What hourly rate do you charge Monday to Friday, and how much for nights and weekends?

Schedules and cost

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

Common requests here are weekday daytime shifts while relatives work, often four to eight hours, plus short morning and evening visits for bathing and bedtime. Families also post Tuesday and Thursday escort to the senior lunch at the Teglia Center, short-term support after a discharge from hospital, or a couple of overnights each week so a family member can rest.

Reference point	Hourly	Source
Employed aides, San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont metro (San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Marin counties)	$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.

Inside South San Francisco the 2026 wage floor is $18.15 an hour, not the $16.90 state figure above. The city's own page speaks of businesses, yet the employer definition in Chapter 8.71 of the municipal code reaches natural persons too and protects workers who log two or more hours a week inside city limits, so a family hiring directly should pay no less than $18.15. Tips cannot be counted toward it. Experienced caregivers will also know San Mateo County pays IHSS providers $21.70, and families paying privately usually end up between that figure and agency rates, more for nights or heavy lifting. Overtime applies as well: California treats a personal attendant's hours past nine in a workday, or past 45 in a workweek, as time-and-a-half hours.

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 South San Francisco

Roberta Cerri Teglia Center (city senior services)At 601 Grand Avenue, formerly the Magnolia Center: programs for adults 50 and over, an adult day care center, and information and referral for older adults and their caregivers. Congregate lunch Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm for people 60 and over (voluntary $3 contribution; $6 for caregivers and guests under 60), with applications due by the 15th of the month before. (650) 829-3820; main office (650) 829-3800.
San Mateo County IHSSStart with the online referral (650-573-3900 helps with the form). The applicant needs active full-scope Medi-Cal and a SOC 873 health care certification from a licensed professional within 45 days; a social worker then schedules a home visit. Relatives are allowed to serve as the paid provider.
SamTrans Redi-WheelsParatransit on the bayside of the county for people whose disability keeps them off fixed-route buses. Apply on 650-366-4856. One-way fare $4.25, or $1.75 on the Lifeline fare for San Mateo County residents receiving SSI, General Assistance or Medi-Cal (650-508-6241 ext. 4). Book at least a day ahead.
Free South City ShuttleNo-fare weekday service on three routes that reach the senior centers, Kaiser Hospital and downtown, and connections to SamTrans, BART and Caltrain. (650) 877-8550.
Peninsula Family Service, Older Adult Resource LineOpen to county residents aged 60+: help locating community services and food, and weekly well-being calls with a peer counselor. Peer counseling runs in English, Mandarin, Spanish and Tagalog. (650) 780-7542, Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4 pm.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco1200 El Camino Real. HCAI counts 120 licensed beds there and rates the emergency room basic. Ask the discharge team for written instructions you can share with a new caregiver.

Safety

Hiring safely in South San Francisco

Before the first day, write down the arrangement: tasks, hours, hourly rate, overtime, paid sick time and the notice either side gives, and keep a signed weekly timesheet. Store cash, jewelry and checkbooks somewhere locked, and check your relative's bank statements monthly. If you suspect abuse, neglect or money going missing, phone the county's Aging and Disability Services line, 844-868-0938, at any hour; for an emergency dial 9-1-1. For a fuller checklist, read the how to hire a private caregiver guide.

A younger man supporting an older man's arm as they walk through a bright living room. Stock photograph; not a CaregiverConnect user.

How it works

How to hire a private caregiver in South San Francisco (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
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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 South San Francisco

Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.

South San Francisco is part of San Mateo County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.

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 South San Francisco: frequently asked questions

What is the least we can pay a caregiver in South San Francisco?

$18.15 an hour in 2026, the city's own minimum wage, for any worker who spends at least two hours a week on the job inside the city. The rate is adjusted every January, and the city posts the new figure by November 1.

Is there adult day care in South San Francisco?

Yes. An adult day care center for frail or impaired adults operates inside the Roberta Cerri Teglia Center, 601 Grand Avenue. Call (650) 829-3820 to ask about enrollment; a private caregiver can cover the hours before and after.

Could a son or daughter get paid for caring for Mom?

Through IHSS, yes, once San Mateo County approves hours for a parent on full-scope Medi-Cal; the parent then hires the relative as provider at $21.70 an hour. Our San Mateo County IHSS guide lays out the steps.

Mom has stopped driving. How will she get to her doctor?

The free South City Shuttle runs on weekdays and stops at Kaiser Hospital. If a disability rules out buses, Redi-Wheels paratransit costs $4.25 a ride and must be booked a day ahead.

Who helps family caregivers in San Mateo County?

Peninsula Family Service runs a weekday resource line for residents 60 and over, with peer counselors who speak Tagalog, Mandarin and Spanish, and the Teglia Center offers referrals for families and caregivers.

Does CaregiverConnect screen the caregivers who reply?

No. Caregivers write their own profiles. Confirm registry listings and certificates, call references and arrange your own background screen before anyone starts.

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