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Suisun City, California · Solano County
In-Home Caregivers in Suisun City, CA
Is a parent in Suisun City managing at home but needing help on some days? A post for ZIP 94585 costs nothing; say what help is needed, when, and at what rate, and nearby caregivers can answer it.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Suisun City
Many Suisun City families already share a home with an older relative. In the ACS 2020–2024 estimates, 29.9% of the city's 9,632 households include someone aged 65 or more, about 749 older residents live alone, and 36.4% of those 65-plus report a disability. Working relatives are often on the road: 81.5% of employed residents drive alone to work and the average trip takes 31.9 minutes. So open your post with the gap in the family's week, and describe what needs doing in those hours, for example breakfast, pills, a shower, lunch at the Nelson Center or a ride to an appointment in Fairfield.
State your parent's preferred language. Of residents aged five and up, 17.6% speak Spanish at home and 13.9% speak an Asian or Pacific Island language; 13.6% of the city is Filipino. Asking for a caregiver who shares that language can make the first weeks easier for everyone. Mention the car question as well: your parent's vehicle or the caregiver's, and the mileage rate if it is theirs. The caregiver profiles below are sorted by distance from 94585, and the list changes as new caregivers join.
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Private in-home caregivers near Suisun City, CA
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2 of 2 available caregivers within 50 miles of Suisun 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 Suisun 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 Suisun City
Ask first for proof you can verify. A CNA holds a CDPH certificate with a number you can look up. Anyone on the Solano IHSS provider list has registered with the county, attended an in-person orientation and cleared a background check. Licensed agencies have to register their aides with the state, while for a self-employed caregiver the Home Care Aide Registry is optional. Then do the checks only you can do: phone two past employers, have your parent meet the finalist, and pay for a trial shift with a relative in the house. Nobody who applies through CaregiverConnect has been screened by us. Any criminal record search is yours to arrange, and it requires the applicant's signed permission.
Questions families here ask at interview
- Which part of Suisun City or Fairfield do you live in, and how early could you be here on a weekday?
- Could you drive my mother to the Nelson Center on Village Drive for the 11:30 lunch and back?
- Have you helped a client book the city's subsidized Lyft rides or the senior taxi program?
- Which languages could you speak with my father for a full shift?
- Have you finished Solano County's IHSS provider enrollment?
- If my mother came home from NorthBay Medical Center after a fall, how would you change the first week of care?
- What would you do if my father seemed confused and would not take his evening medication?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Suisun City: hourly rates and schedules
Lunch-hour visits. Help getting ready in the morning, the drive to the 11:30 lunch at the Nelson Center on weekdays, then the ride home. Workday blocks. Six to eight hours while adult children commute, with meals, medication reminders and conversation. Respite and recovery. Saturday cover so whoever does most of the caring can rest, or more hours for the first weeks home from the hospital, tapering as strength returns.
| 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.
The Labor Center at UC Berkeley lists no Suisun City wage ordinance, so California's $16.90 is the minimum your family may pay a caregiver it employs. Other reference points: a $16.50 county-wide aide median from BLS (May 2025, measured before the state raise), $18.10 from Solano IHSS, and a $40 hourly median for agency home care statewide in CareScout's 2025 survey. Private rates usually land between IHSS and agency pricing, rising with skill and the kind of care. As the employer of a personal attendant, you owe overtime past nine hours in a day or 45 in a week. Look into IHSS before paying privately; Solano's program covers people 65-plus, disabled adults and disabled children with Medi-Cal eligibility, after a social worker visits at home. The intake line is (707) 784-8259, extension 1, and the process can take up to 90 days.
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 Suisun City
- Senior programs, Joseph Nelson Community CenterThe Recreation, Parks and Marina Department runs senior activities at 611 Village Drive, in Heritage Park: a senior lounge open 9 to 3 on weekdays, crafts, social events and Rhythm Chair Fitness at $6 a class or $20 a month. General line 707-421-7200; a monthly senior newsletter lists the schedule.
- Lunch Buddies BistroA congregate lunch for people 60 and over, served Monday to Friday at 11:30 at the Nelson Center by Innovative Health Solutions. The meal is free, with voluntary contributions accepted; reserve at least two days ahead on 707-684-4376.
- Suisun City Subsidized Lyft ProgramResidents pay $2.00 for a ride inside the city and $3.00 to six named destinations, including NorthBay Medical Center, Sutter Health on Low Court, the Kaiser clinic on Gateway Blvd. and OLE Health on Chadbourne Road, for rides up to $20 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Low-income residents pay $1.50; call 800-535-6883 to qualify.
- Suisun City Local Taxi ProgramOpen to residents 60 and over or ADA paratransit qualified. Taxi rides within Suisun City and between Suisun City and Fairfield are paid with a prepaid PEX card, where $10 buys $25 in taxi funds; cabs run curb to curb around the clock.
- Solano Intercity Taxi CardFor ADA-certified riders: $100 in taxi funds costs $40, or $20 for low-income riders. It normally covers trips between cities, but Suisun City is one of three places where local trips are also allowed. To be assessed for ADA eligibility, phone the county paratransit eligibility center on (707) 541-7184.
- Adya Hospice & Palliative CareA hospice licensed by CDPH with an office at 700 Main Street, Suite 210, Suisun City; (707) 200-2989. Ask your parent's doctor about a hospice referral when comfort care becomes the goal.
Safety
Hiring safely in Suisun City
Before the first visit, agree in writing on duties, schedule, pay and overtime rates, mileage and how much notice ends it. Go over hours together every week, secure cash, checkbooks and controlled medications, and switch on bank alerts. For a medical emergency, dial 911. Suspected abuse or neglect of an older or dependent adult in Suisun City goes to Solano Adult Protective Services (707-784-8259, option 2; after-hours line 800-850-0012), or to the CDSS statewide number, 1-833-401-0832, which routes calls by ZIP code. If your family becomes the employer, our guide to hiring privately covers payroll and taxes, and the Solano County page lists county-wide help such as ADRC Solano and Meals on Wheels.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Suisun 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 Suisun 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.
Suisun City is part of Solano 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 2026-10-20):
- City of Suisun City, Senior Programs (Joseph Nelson Community Center, Lunch Buddies Bistro)
- City of Suisun City, Nelson Center (Heritage Park)
- Solano Mobility, Suisun City Subsidized Lyft Program
- Solano Mobility, Suisun City Local Taxi Program
- Solano Mobility, Intercity Taxi Card
- FAST, Fairfield transit paratransit page (Solano County Paratransit Eligibility Center)
- Solano County, In-Home Supportive Services (eligibility and how to apply)
- Solano County, IHSS provider enrollment
- Solano County, Adult Protective Services
- CDSS, Adult Protective Services
- CDPH, Licensed and Certified Healthcare Facility Listing (data date October 16, 2026)
- CDSS Community Care Licensing, facility files (file date May 25, 2025)
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county (IP Effective 10-1-2026 sheet)
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Vallejo, CA via data.bls.gov OESServices
- UC Berkeley Labor Center, inventory of local minimum wage ordinances
- California DIR, Domestic Worker Bill of Rights FAQ
- CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, median cost data tables
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year profiles DP02–DP05, Suisun City city
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in Suisun City: frequently asked questions
Is there a senior lunch in Suisun City?
Yes. On weekdays Lunch Buddies Bistro offers a free 11:30 lunch for anyone 60 or older at the Joseph Nelson Community Center. Call 707-684-4376 at least two days before to reserve a seat.
Dad no longer drives. What are his options for Fairfield appointments?
As a Suisun City resident he can use the city's Lyft program for $3.00 a ride to NorthBay Medical Center, the Kaiser clinic, Sutter Health or OLE Health, or join the local taxi program if he is 60 or older.
Are there care homes in Suisun City if staying home stops working?
The state licensing file shows 15 licensed elder care homes in Suisun City. Most take six residents or fewer; one on Kings Way is licensed for 30. Visit several and ask to see each license.
Would IHSS cover a caregiver for my mother here?
It might, provided she qualifies for Medi-Cal and is either 65-plus or disabled. A Solano social worker assesses her at home, and the provider you choose is paid $18.10 an hour. Call (707) 784-8259, extension 1, to start.
Is there a hospital in Suisun City?
No. CDPH lists no hospital inside the city, and the medical destinations in the city's ride program, NorthBay Medical Center among them, are in Fairfield. Ask the discharge planner to arrange help at home before your parent is released.
What does it cost to post for a caregiver here?
Nothing to post. To message applicants and hire one, upgrade to Family Premium for $24.99 a month. Screening stays with you; caregivers are not checked by CaregiverConnect.
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