Woodland, California · Yolo County

In-Home Caregivers in Woodland, CA

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How to find an in-home caregiver in Woodland

In Woodland the county's main aging services sit close together. 25 North Cottonwood Street houses IHSS, its Public Authority and Adult Protective Services; Dignity Health's adult day health center is at number 20; and Woodland Memorial Hospital is further along at 1325 Cottonwood. That makes the city a practical base for in-home care, and caregivers from Davis, West Sacramento and the Sacramento side can reach most Woodland addresses by car or by Yolobus.

Think about language when you write the post. Half the city is Hispanic or Latino, and ACS 2020–2024 records Spanish spoken at home by 32.2% of Woodland residents aged five and up, with 41.1% speaking a language other than English. If your mother prefers Spanish, put that in the first sentence. The caregiver profiles below start nearest to your ZIP code, and more are added as local caregivers register.

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Private in-home caregivers near Woodland, 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 Sacramento, CA

about 21 mi from Woodland · 1+ yrs experience

Personal careMeal prepMedication remindersHousekeepingOtherlive-in

$24/hrSee full profile

Caregiver in San Marcos, CA

about 47 mi from Woodland · 10+ yrs experience

Personal careMeal prepMedication remindersTransportationSpanishfull-timeHas vehicle

$30/hrSee full profile

2 of 2 available caregivers within 50 miles of Woodland, 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 Woodland 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 Woodland

Find out what each applicant can document. Woodland caregivers who work through IHSS went through IHSS orientation, DOJ fingerprinting and an ID appointment with the Public Authority; registry members were also interviewed, drug and TB tested and reference checked. Anyone sent by a licensed agency will be listed on California's aide registry. Someone who completed a CNA course, including the one held in Woodland, can be looked up as a CDPH-certified nursing assistant. Beyond paperwork, call at least two people they have worked for, meet at your parent's home so your parent can weigh in, and try one paid shift together before settling on a weekly plan. Identity, licenses and criminal records are not verified by CaregiverConnect; any background screening is something you arrange, with the caregiver's signed consent.

Questions families here ask at interview

Do you live in Woodland, and which part of town are you coming from?
Have you looked after someone just discharged from Woodland Memorial Hospital?
Are you an enrolled IHSS provider, and would you accept IHSS hours if my mother is approved?
Can you help my father shower safely and manage a walker on the way to the car?
My grandmother speaks mainly Spanish. Could you talk with her in Spanish all day?
Could you take her to the Woodland Senior Center or the adult day health center on Cottonwood?
If you are sick, what is your plan for letting us know and finding cover?

Schedules and cost

What in-home care costs in Woodland: hourly rates and schedules

Woodland families usually ask for one of three patterns: help from about 7 or 8 a.m. for a shower, breakfast and pill reminders; an afternoon block that overlaps with a day program at the adult day health center; or a short evening check-in for a parent who lives alone. After a stay at Woodland Memorial, some households want full days for a few weeks, then step down.

Reference point	Hourly	Source
Employed aides, Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom metro (Yolo County)	$16.50 median	BLS OEWS, May 2025
IHSS provider wage, Yolo County	$19.05	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 in-home care cost in Woodland, start from the floor and work up. Woodland sets no wage floor of its own; California's $16.90 applies. BLS reports a $16.50 median for aides across the Sacramento metro that includes Woodland. Yolo County IHSS pays its providers $19.05 an hour, a wage any caregiver here can earn through the county instead, and the CareScout survey's California agency median for non-medical help is $40 an hour. Matching the IHSS wage when you hire directly is usually far cheaper than an agency, but you take on the employer role: time-and-a-half pay kicks in for a personal attendant after 9 hours on any day or 45 hours across a week, per California's Domestic Worker Bill of Rights. With Medi-Cal, call IHSS intake first, since the program pays for any hours it approves.

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 Woodland

IHSS intake, Woodland office25 North Cottonwood Street. Call (530) 661-2955 weekdays 8 to 5; the lobby is open 8 to 4. Open to Medi-Cal enrollees who are 65-plus, blind or disabled and need in-home help to remain safely at home.
Yolo County IHSS Public Authority referrals and Home Care NowApproved IHSS recipients can ask for a free referral list of screened providers, or for temporary back-up help when the usual caregiver is out. (530) 661-2676, same building as IHSS.
Yolo Adult Day Health CenterRun by Dignity Health on North Cottonwood Street (No. 20). Call 530-669-3700 for eligibility and schedules.
Woodland Senior Center and Teens Helping SeniorsThe city senior center at 2001 East Street offers activities and basic social services; front desk 530-661-2001, weekdays 8 to 3. Its Teens Helping Seniors volunteers, ages 13 to 17, help with yard work, sweeping and window washing.
Community Care CarRides for seniors inside Woodland city limits to appointments, shopping and activities, booked at least one day ahead on (530) 662-7800, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Del Oro Caregiver Resource CenterHelp, including free classes, for relatives looking after a person with dementia or a frail elder without pay; (916) 728-9333.
Meals on Wheels Yolo CountyDelivered meals and social dining for older adults countywide, including medically tailored options. (530) 662-7035.

Safety

Hiring safely in Woodland

Before the first shift, write down the tasks, pay rate, hours, overtime and notice period and have both sides sign. Keep a timesheet, secure cash, medications and jewelry, and watch bank statements. Worried that someone is mistreating or neglecting a Woodland senior or dependent adult? Call Yolo County Adult Protective Services at (530) 661-2727, any hour, or 1-888-675-1115. Our step-by-step hiring guide explains payroll, taxes and written agreements.

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How it works

How to hire a private caregiver in Woodland (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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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 Woodland

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

Woodland is part of Yolo 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 Woodland: frequently asked questions

What does in-home care cost in Woodland?

A private caregiver must be paid at least the $16.90 state minimum; many Woodland families pay near the $19.05 Yolo IHSS rate. For comparison, CareScout reports $40 an hour as the California agency median for this kind of help.

Is there adult day care in Woodland?

The Yolo Adult Day Health Center, run by Dignity Health, is at 20 N Cottonwood St; call 530-669-3700. The Woodland Senior Center at 2001 East Street offers social activities for more independent seniors.

How does my dad get around Woodland without driving?

The city's Community Care Car takes seniors anywhere within city limits for appointments and shopping if you book a day ahead on (530) 662-7800. Yolobus also stops by the Senior Center and Woodland Memorial Hospital.

Can the county pay for a caregiver for my mother?

IHSS may cover approved hours when she is on Medi-Cal and is 65-plus, blind or disabled, and she can choose the caregiver, including a relative. Start with intake at (530) 661-2955.

Are caregivers on CaregiverConnect background-checked?

No. The platform does not screen caregivers, so ask for references and arrange any background check yourself. Your post is free, while Family Premium ($24.99 per month) unlocks contact with caregivers and lets you confirm whom you hired.

Can I find a caregiver who speaks Spanish in Woodland?

State it in your post and in the questions you ask at interview. With about a third of residents speaking Spanish at home, it is a reasonable thing to ask for.

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