In-Home Caregivers in Susanville, CA
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Susanville
Most of Susanville's older residents live in ordinary homes, and many live by themselves. The 2020–2024 American Community Survey counts 1,797 residents aged 65 or older in Susanville households, and 794 of them live alone. Roughly one household in nine (10.7%) has no car. If your parent is one of them, the person you hire may need to drive, or at least know the city bus and Dial-A-Ride.
Local commutes are short: the average for Susanville workers in the same survey is 15.9 minutes. Applicants may include people who have worked at Banner Lassen Medical Center, Lassen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center or the clinics, and students in Lassen College's nursing programs. Ask about that background in the interview. This page refreshes with each new post and profile.
Private in-home caregivers near Susanville, 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.
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Types of in-home care families in Susanville 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 Susanville
Ask each candidate which of these they hold. An IHSS provider enrolled with Lassen County has completed the state steps, including a Department of Justice fingerprint check; providers on the county's registry list have also had references checked and an interview. Nursing assistants are certified by CDPH, and LVNs hold a state license. A worker placed by a licensed agency appears on the state's Home Care Aide Registry. After that, the vetting is up to you. Phone at least two references, let your parent meet the person, and start with one paid trial visit. CaregiverConnect runs no identity, license or criminal checks. A background report is possible only with the applicant's signed consent, and you would order it yourself.
Questions families here ask at interview
- When a past client came home from Banner Lassen, what did the first week of care look like?
- Do you have your own car and insurance to take Mom to Northeastern Rural Health Clinics on Spring Ridge Drive?
- If Dad switches to Dial-A-Ride, will you book the trips and ride with him?
- Are you enrolled as a Lassen County IHSS provider, and could you work IHSS hours alongside private ones?
- Would you go with her to the Monday and Wednesday senior lunch at Jensen Hall?
- Suppose Dad fell in the bathroom and you could not raise him by yourself. Then what?
- Is there any task, such as medication setup or wound care, that you would not do?
What in-home care costs in Susanville: hourly rates and schedules
Daily check-ins. One to three hours in the morning or at supper for a parent who lives alone. Appointment days. A half day to cover the clinic visit, the pharmacy and groceries. Coming home from Banner Lassen. Longer shifts or overnight help for a few weeks, tapering as recovery allows.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, North Valley-Northern Mountains nonmetro area (includes Lassen County) | $16.50 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Lassen County | $17.55 | 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.
With no Susanville wage ordinance in the UC Berkeley inventory, the state's $16.90 is the lowest legal private rate. Lassen County pays IHSS providers $17.55, and BLS found a $16.50 median for aides in the region in May 2025. CareScout put the 2025 statewide agency median at $40 an hour. Hire a personal attendant on your own payroll and every hour past a nine-hour day or a 45-hour week costs one and a half times the base rate. Household budgets here are modest, with a median household income of $61,641 in the 2020–2024 ACS, so check IHSS first if your parent has Medi-Cal.
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 Susanville
- Lassen County IHSS, Susanville officeIHSS, APS and the provider registry are run from Adult Services at 1400 Chestnut Street, Suite C. Applicants need current Medi-Cal and a condition expected to last at least 12 months. Phone 530-251-8158, Monday to Friday 8 to 5.
- Lassen Rural Bus Dial-A-RideInside Susanville city limits, Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 6:52 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3:52 p.m. Each trip costs $1.75, and an attendant or caregiver who is needed to help rides free. Apply at the bus office, 701-980 Johnstonville Road; a decision comes within 20 days. ADA eligibility also needs a doctor's certification. Call 530-252-7433.
- Senior lunch at Jensen HallDignity Health Connected Living, with grants from PSA 2 and the California Department of Aging, serves lunch to anyone over 60 every Monday and Wednesday at Jensen Hall, Lassen County Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Avenue. Dine in or ask for delivery; RSVP on 530-226-3070. Contributions are welcome but not required (reported March 31, 2026).
- Crossroads mealsAt 2410 Main Street, breakfast at 7 a.m. and lunch at noon Monday to Friday, dinner Saturday at 6 p.m., and emergency food boxes, according to Partnership HealthPlan's Lassen food sheet. (530) 251-0701.
- Northeastern Rural Health ClinicsPrimary care, urgent care, dental and specialty services; accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal and Partnership, with a sliding fee scale for the uninsured. Partnership members can call the 24-hour nurse advice line on 866-778-8873. Northeastern Health Center, 1850 Spring Ridge Drive, (530) 251-5000.
- Banner Lassen Medical CenterThe 25-bed critical access hospital at 1800 Spring Ridge Drive, (530) 252-2243 in the CDPH listing. Ask the discharge team about home health; Quincy Home Medical Services at 75 South Gay Street is the licensed home health agency in town.
Hiring safely in Susanville
Before anyone starts, agree on duties, schedule, rate, overtime, mileage and notice in a document you both sign. Review timesheets weekly, keep cash, jewelry and extra medications locked away, and turn on alerts for large bank withdrawals. If you suspect abuse or neglect, Lassen County APS provides a 24-hour, seven-day in-person emergency response; call Adult Services on 530-251-8158 or the state line, 1-833-401-0832. Payroll and tax steps, with a sample agreement, are explained in our hiring guide for families. Help for places outside the city is on the Lassen County page.
How to hire a private caregiver in Susanville (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 Susanville
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Susanville is part of Lassen 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
- Lassen County, In-Home Supportive Services
- Lassen County, IHSS Public Authority Provider Registry
- Lassen County, Adult Protective Services
- Lassen Transit Service Agency, Dial-A-Ride
- SusanvilleStuff, senior lunch program at Jensen Hall (March 31, 2026)
- Partnership HealthPlan of California, Lassen County food resources
- Northeastern Rural Health Clinics
- Banner Health, Banner Lassen Medical Center
- CDPH, Licensed and Certified Healthcare Facility Listing (data date September 16, 2026)
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- BLS OEWS May 2025, North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area
- UC Berkeley Labor Center, local minimum wage inventory
- 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–DP04 and table B09020, Susanville city
Hiring a caregiver in Susanville: frequently asked questions
Where do we apply for IHSS in Susanville?
At the county Adult Services office, 1400 Chestnut Street, Suite C, or by calling 530-251-8158. Intake can be done by phone; the county then mails the application and, once it is back, schedules a home visit.
Can a caregiver ride Dial-A-Ride with my mother?
Yes. Lassen Rural Bus charges $1.75 per Dial-A-Ride trip, and a needed attendant or caregiver rides free. Service covers the city limits only, so trips outside town need the regular routes or a driver.
Is there a senior lunch in Susanville?
Dignity Health Connected Living serves lunch to people over 60 on Mondays and Wednesdays at Jensen Hall on Russell Avenue, with dine-in or delivery. Reserve ahead on 530-226-3070.
What hourly rate is fair in Susanville?
No less than California's $16.90. The Lassen County IHSS rate of $17.55 is a useful reference point, and you can agree a higher rate for nights, weekends or hands-on personal care.
Are caregivers on CaregiverConnect vetted?
They are not; we look up no records, licenses or references, so do that yourself before hiring. Posting is free; Family Premium, $24.99 each month, unlocks messages and the hire confirmation.
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