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In-Home Caregivers in Vallejo, CA
Help at home may be needed after a stay at Kaiser Vallejo or Sutter Solano, or when a parent living alone starts to struggle. Post a request for free with your relative's Vallejo ZIP code.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Vallejo
Three kinds of help cover most requests: someone for the first weeks after a hospital or rehab stay, a few hours a day for a parent who lives alone, or longer cover for dementia. The ACS finds 4,476 Vallejo homes with one occupant aged 65-plus, and a disability among 33.7% of the city's older residents. Put the type of help, the hours and your relative's ZIP code (94589, 94590 or 94591) in the post so the right people answer it.
Language is worth stating up front. In two of every five Vallejo homes (39.6% of residents aged five and up) a language besides English is spoken, Spanish by 19.9% (ACS 2020–2024). Mention transport too: 6.7% of households in the city have no car, so if your parent depends on buses or paratransit, say whether you need a caregiver who drives. Caregivers on this page are listed closest first to the ZIP code given, and the list grows as people register.
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Private in-home caregivers near Vallejo, 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.
1 of 1 available caregiver within 50 miles of Vallejo, 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 Vallejo 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 Vallejo
Ask each candidate which credentials they hold, then confirm them. Solano IHSS providers have enrolled with the county, attended its orientation and passed a background check; registry members have, in addition, been interviewed by the Public Authority, which also called their references. A nursing assistant certified by CDPH has passed a state-approved course, and anyone placed by a licensed agency is on the state aide registry. Ask about experience with the discharge instructions your relative brings home from Kaiser or Sutter, call two references, and arrange a short paid trial shift with your relative present. Screening is your job: CaregiverConnect checks neither backgrounds nor references.
Questions families here ask at interview
- Describe a past client sent home from Kaiser Vallejo or Sutter Solano. What did those first weeks look like?
- Do you live in Vallejo, and which part of the city can you reach easily?
- Do you drive, or would you ride SolTrans or paratransit with my mother?
- Are you a Solano IHSS provider, on the county registry, or a certified nursing assistant?
- Can you follow my father's conversation in Spanish, or in the language he speaks at home?
- How would you handle a fall or sudden confusion when you are alone with my parent?
- Would you be willing to take my mother to activities at the Florence Douglas Center?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Vallejo: hourly rates and schedules
After discharge. Daily visits for two to six weeks, covering bathing, meals and the drive to follow-up appointments. Bookend visits. An hour or two at the start and end of the day, for a parent who copes alone in between. Weekday days. Company, meals and outings while family members work. Overnights. For wandering, night-time confusion or a high fall risk.
| 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.
A Vallejo rate starts at $16.90, the state floor, because the city sets no higher wage (UC Berkeley Labor Center). Solano IHSS pays providers $18.10, aides across the metro earned a $16.50 median in the May 2025 survey taken before the latest raise, and agencies statewide charge a $40 median per CareScout. A direct hire typically costs less than an agency but more than the IHSS rate, especially for overnights or dementia care. For a relative on Medi-Cal, start an IHSS application on (707) 784-8259, extension 1; an approved client can still add privately paid hours. California requires overtime pay for a personal attendant once daily hours pass 9 or weekly hours pass 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 Vallejo
- Florence Douglas CenterA city-owned senior center at 333 Amador Street, open since 1977, with exercise classes, workshops, health seminars and trips; 707-643-1044. The Greater Vallejo Recreation District also hosts a free senior social on the second Wednesday of each month at the Vallejo Community Center, 225 Amador Street.
- SolTrans ADA paratransitParatransit rides within the SolTrans local area, Vallejo and Benicia, for riders certified under the ADA; book an eligibility appointment on (707) 541-7184. General SolTrans questions: (707) 648-4666, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Solano Intercity Taxi CardFor ADA-certified riders: $100 of taxi fare for $40, or $20 for low-income riders, and local trips are allowed within Vallejo. Apply through Solano Mobility, 800-535-6883.
- ADRC SolanoPersonal help finding services, from in-home help to caregiver support, run with the Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging; (707) 200-7116, weekdays 9 to 5.
- Solano IHSS and the Public Authority registryApply on (707) 784-8259, extension 1. Approved clients can request a list of available providers in their area from the registry, 707-784-8200.
- Meals on Wheels SolanoHome-delivered meals for homebound older adults, listed by the City of Vallejo for its senior residents; (707) 425-0638.
Safety
Hiring safely in Vallejo
Set out the tasks, the rate, overtime and the notice period on paper, record hours each week, and put cash and valuables somewhere locked. Watch bank statements for unusual activity. Should you suspect that someone elderly or dependent in Vallejo is being mistreated, call Solano County APS on 707-784-8259, extension 2, weekdays, or 800-850-0012 after hours. The hiring guide explains contracts and payroll.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Vallejo (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 Vallejo
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Vallejo is part of Solano 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 2026-10-15):
- City of Vallejo, resources for seniors
- Florence Douglas Center
- Greater Vallejo Recreation District, Senior Social
- SolTrans, ADA paratransit service
- Solano Mobility, Intercity Taxi Card
- Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging, ADRC Solano
- Solano County IHSS Public Authority, registry of caregivers
- Solano County, In-Home Supportive Services
- Solano County, Older and Disabled Adult Services contacts (APS)
- 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
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year profile, Vallejo city (via MCDC)
- HCAI hospital profiles (Kaiser Foundation Hospital and Rehab Center Vallejo, Sutter Solano)
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in Vallejo: frequently asked questions
My father is leaving Kaiser Vallejo next week. How fast can we find help?
Post today with his ZIP code, the date he comes home and the hours you need; caregivers nearby can reply as soon as it is live. If he has Medi-Cal, start an IHSS application at the same time, since the county allows up to 90 days to process it.
Is there a senior center in Vallejo?
Yes, the Florence Douglas Center at 333 Amador Street, a nonprofit in a city-owned building that runs more than 60 regular programs for seniors. Call 707-643-1044 for the newsletter and class list.
Can a caregiver ride paratransit with my mother?
SolTrans runs ADA paratransit in Vallejo and Benicia once a rider is certified eligible; book the eligibility appointment on (707) 541-7184 and ask about rules for a companion or attendant.
What hourly rate is fair for a Vallejo caregiver?
No less than $16.90 an hour, the state minimum, which is also the Vallejo floor. Many families use the $18.10 Solano IHSS rate as a reference and pay more for experience, overnights or dementia care.
Are Vallejo caregivers on CaregiverConnect screened?
Not by us. Nobody on the platform is vetted, so read profiles carefully, call references and arrange any background check yourself with the caregiver's consent. Posting is free; Family Premium costs $24.99 a month.
Will Solano County suggest IHSS providers near Vallejo?
Once your relative is approved for IHSS, the Public Authority registry can send a list of available providers in your area and, in an emergency, a backup provider within 72 hours.
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