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Torrance, California · Los Angeles County
In-Home Caregivers in Torrance, CA
Torrance families can lean on a city-run information line for older adults, three senior centers and county IHSS, then hire a private caregiver for the rest. Posting your need is free.
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- Hire directly, no agency mark-up
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Torrance
In Torrance the common situation is a parent who lives alone: 11.2% of the city's households in the 2020 census were one person aged 65 or older. Before you hire, ring the city's Focal Point on Aging, a free referral line staffed by trained volunteers for the Torrance Commission on Aging, which can tell you about Meals on Wheels, transportation and companion services you may be able to use alongside a paid caregiver. Ask also whether your parent qualifies for In-Home Supportive Services through Los Angeles County. Then post the hours that remain here with your ZIP code. South Bay caregivers willing to drive to your neighborhood are notified and can reply, and the cards above show those based closest to you. Many Torrance families need someone who shares a language with the person being cared for; 35.7% of residents identified as Asian in 2020 and 19.1% as Hispanic or Latino, so name your parent's preferred language when you post.
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Private in-home caregivers near Torrance, 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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3 of 3 available caregivers within 50 miles of Torrance, 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 Torrance 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 Torrance
Ask each applicant what they can prove, then prove it yourself. The state's online Home Care Aide Registry shows whether someone passed its background clearance; agency aides must be on it, independents may be. A county IHSS provider can tell you when they enrolled. A nurse assistant certificate is issued by CDPH, and El Camino College's nursing department reports that its students can qualify after one semester. Meet candidates at your parent's house so your parent has a say, ring former employers rather than friends, and with the applicant's written authorization order a criminal-records report from a licensed screening firm; two or three paid trial visits come next. We do not run any checks at CaregiverConnect. A Verified badge on a profile tells you a document was uploaded and reviewed, nothing more.
Questions families here ask at interview
- Do you live in Torrance or elsewhere in the South Bay, and how long is your drive here?
- Could you drive my mother to Torrance Memorial for her appointments, and is your car insured for that?
- Which languages do you speak, and has my father's first language come up with past clients?
- With past clients who had dementia and lived alone, what did you change around the house?
- Could you bring my aunt to the Bartlett Senior Center a couple of mornings a week?
- Will I find you on the state registry of home care aides, or as an enrolled IHSS provider?
- What do you charge for weekday hours, and how much more for nights or weekends?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Torrance: hourly rates and schedules
Torrance families tend to post two to four weekday visits for a parent living alone, sometimes with a Saturday added, plus overnight cover after a hospital stay and occasional respite so a spouse can rest. Because the city's senior centers run morning activities, some families build the caregiver's shift around a center visit.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim metro (Los Angeles and Orange counties) | $16.50 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Los Angeles County | $19.64 | 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.
For a Torrance household the realistic range starts near the $19.64 IHSS rate Los Angeles County pays its providers and stays below the $40 statewide agency median; the employed aide median of $16.50 and the state minimum of $16.90 are floors, not targets. Torrance has no minimum-wage ordinance in the UC Berkeley Labor Center's inventory. Expect to pay more for overnights, dementia care and driving. As the employer you are responsible for household payroll taxes above the federal threshold and, for a personal attendant, overtime after nine hours a day or 45 a week.
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 Torrance
- Torrance Focal Point on AgingRuss Nolte Annex, 1339 Post Avenue; phone help only, (310) 320-1300, weekdays 9 a.m. to noon. Free information and referral for older adults, caregivers and families on transportation, housing, Meals on Wheels, health care, companion care, Medicare and legal services.
- Torrance senior centersBartlett Senior Citizen Center, 1318 Cravens Ave., (310) 320-5918; the Herma Tillim Center; Walteria Park Senior Citizen Center. Activities for adults 50 and older.
- Torrance Community Transit: Dial-A-Lift and Senior RideRides for eligible Torrance residents; call (310) 618-2536 to check eligibility. Connect Torrance offers low-cost on-demand shared rides within the city.
- LA County DPSS, In-Home Supportive ServicesApply on (888) 944-4477; IHSS Helpline (888) 822-9622. The recipient is the employer and may hire a relative, friend or neighbor, or a provider from the PASC registry, (877) 565-4477.
- LA County Aging & Disabilities DepartmentInformation and assistance, 1 (800) 510-2020; Elder & Dependent Abuse Hotline, 1 (877) 477-3646.
- Alzheimer's Los AngelesHelpline 844-435-7259 for families living with dementia.
Safety
Hiring safely in Torrance
Put the arrangement on paper: what the caregiver does, when, for how much, what happens past nine hours, mileage, notice on either side and emergency numbers. Have the caregiver sign a timesheet each week, keep cash and checkbooks locked away, turn on alerts for your parent's bank cards, and agree a quick end-of-shift update by phone or message. If something seems wrong, the Los Angeles County Elder & Dependent Abuse Hotline is 1 (877) 477-3646, open to anyone with a concern. Our hiring guide covers screening, payroll and overtime.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Torrance (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 Torrance
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Torrance is part of Los Angeles County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.
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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 2026-10-14):
- City of Torrance, senior centers, Focal Point on Aging and transit
- City of Torrance, transportation and streets
- Torrance, California (2020 census figures, as reported)
- El Camino College, Nursing
- LA County DPSS, In-Home Supportive Services
- Personal Assistance Services Council (PASC)
- LA County Aging & Disabilities Department
- Alzheimer's Los Angeles
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- UC Berkeley Labor Center, inventory of local minimum wage ordinances
- CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025
- California DIR, Domestic Worker Bill of Rights
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in Torrance: frequently asked questions
Who can help me work out what care my parent in Torrance needs?
Start with the city's Focal Point on Aging on (310) 320-1300, weekday mornings, for referrals, and the county's information line on 1 (800) 510-2020. Then post the hours a private caregiver should cover.
What do Torrance families typically pay a private caregiver?
Most rates fall between the county IHSS wage of $19.64 and the $40 statewide agency median. Overnight, dementia and driving work costs more.
Can my parent get to the senior center without me?
Torrance Community Transit runs Dial-A-Lift and Senior Ride for eligible residents (eligibility: (310) 618-2536), and many families ask the caregiver to go along on center days.
My father lives in Torrance; could IHSS pay me as his caregiver?
It is possible when he is on Medi-Cal and the county grants IHSS hours. He names you as his provider, you complete county enrollment, and PASC can walk you through the steps.
Can I find a caregiver who speaks my mother's language?
Caregivers list their languages on their profiles; put the language in your posting so those who speak it notice.
Is CaregiverConnect an agency?
No. You hire the caregiver directly and are the employer; we do not employ, screen or place caregivers. A free family account covers posting and receiving applications.
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