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Yolo County, California
In-Home Caregivers in Yolo County
From a bungalow near downtown Woodland to a student-town duplex in Davis or a ranch outside Esparto, Yolo households post for free here. Give the five-digit ZIP for the house in question; Yolo caregivers who live closest to it are notified ahead of others.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Yolo County
Home care in Yolo County splits along its three cities. Woodland, Davis and West Sacramento each have bus service, a range of housing and caregivers living nearby; West Sacramento families can also draw on helpers who live across the river in Sacramento. The western and southern parts of the county are another matter. A request from Winters, Esparto, the Capay Valley or Clarksburg is likely to reach fewer people, so offer a mileage allowance or fewer, longer visits, and say plainly how far the house is from the nearest highway.
Language matters here. In the 2020–2024 ACS, 21.3% of Yolo residents five or older speak Spanish at home, and a third of the population is Hispanic or Latino. Whichever tongue Mom or Dad leans on, Spanish or any other, mention it early in the post. Caregiver cards lower on this page put the nearest people to your ZIP code first; more appear over time as caregivers register.
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Private in-home caregivers in Yolo County
Independent caregivers with profiles on CaregiverConnect whose home base is within 60 miles. You agree on duties, schedule and pay directly with the person you hire.
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2 of 2 available caregivers within 60 miles of Yolo County, 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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Cities and towns in Yolo County
Find caregivers by city and town
Each page below has its own local research and shows live caregiver profiles near that place. Towns without a page yet are covered by this hub.
- Find caregivers in Davispop. 66,002
- Find caregivers in Woodlandpop. 61,324
- Find caregivers in West Sacramentopop. 55,871
Area by area
The communities of Yolo County
How care looks in different parts of Yolo County.
- WoodlandThe county seat (61,324) with the IHSS office, the Public Authority, APS, Woodland Memorial Hospital and the adult day health center, all on or near Cottonwood Street.
- DavisA university city of 66,002 with Sutter Davis Hospital and Yolobus express service to Sacramento.
- West SacramentoHome to 55,871 people and a second IHSS office; closest to downtown Sacramento hospitals and to caregivers who live on the Sacramento side.
- WintersNear the western hills, Winters houses the Meals on Wheels kitchen; caregivers based elsewhere face longer drives.
- Esparto and the Capay ValleyUnincorporated communities west of Woodland, linked to it by Yolobus Route 215.
- ClarksburgFarm community in the south of the county; plan for travel time and a backup caregiver.
What you can post
Types of in-home care families in Yolo County 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: meals, reminders, housekeeping, errands, company.
- Personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers.
- Companion care: conversation, walks, appointments, errands.
- Dementia care: routine-based support; ask for experience.
- Respite care: shifts so a family caregiver can rest or work.
- Overnight and live-in: night supervision or room-and-board arrangements.
- Post-surgery recovery: non-medical help after a hospital stay.
- Part-time and flexible: a few hours on set days is the usual start.
Choosing well
Evaluating caregivers in Yolo County
Ask each applicant which credentials they can show. A Yolo County IHSS provider has finished the state provider orientation, Live Scan fingerprinting for the state Justice Department, and an identity check; anyone on the Public Authority registry has gone further, with an interview, a regional background check, a drug and alcohol screen, a TB test and reference checks. Any aide a licensed agency sends to a Yolo home needs a current state aide registration; a caregiver you hire on your own may or may not have one, since it is voluntary for them. CDPH certifies nursing assistants; one training course meets in Woodland. Then check for yourself. Phone two previous employers, interview at the house so your relative can judge the person too, and pay for one trial visit. We do not check backgrounds, licenses or references at CaregiverConnect; with the applicant's written permission, you can order a screening report on your own.
Questions families here ask at interview
- Where are you based, and what does the drive to our house look like at 8 a.m.?
- Have any of your clients come home from Woodland Memorial, Sutter Davis or UC Davis Medical Center?
- Are you enrolled with Yolo IHSS, and has the Public Authority registry referred clients to you?
- How do you move someone from bed to a wheelchair, and have you used a gait belt?
- My father speaks mostly Spanish. How comfortable are you holding a conversation with him?
- If our regular caregiver is sick, could you cover short notice, and how would you reach a farm address west of Woodland?
- Would you ride along on Yolobus Special or drive him to appointments in Sacramento?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Yolo County: hourly rates and schedules
Woodland, Davis and West Sacramento. Morning help with bathing and breakfast, evening visits around family work hours, and drives to clinics. Winters, Esparto and Clarksburg. Longer daytime blocks or overnight stays so a caregiver is not making two long round trips a day. After a hospital stay. Short-term full days for two to six weeks, then tapering.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom metro | $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.
When you set a private hourly rate, compare four numbers: the $16.90 state minimum, which applies across Yolo since no city in the county has an ordinance of its own; $16.50, the federal midpoint wage for aides in the Sacramento metro that takes in Yolo; the $19.05 that Yolo County IHSS pays from January 1, 2026; and $40, CareScout's statewide median for an hour of agency care. A rate near the IHSS figure keeps you competitive with the work local caregivers can get through the county. California's Domestic Worker Bill of Rights says an attendant who goes past nine hours on a given day, or past 45 over the week, is owed overtime. Medi-Cal members should apply for IHSS before the family budgets a full private schedule.
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 Yolo County
- Yolo County IHSS intakeServes people on Medi-Cal, aged 65-plus, blind or disabled, who cannot stay safely at home unaided. Woodland office: 25 North Cottonwood Street, (530) 661-2955, phones weekdays 8 to 5. West Sacramento office: 500 A Jefferson Blvd, Suite 100, (916) 375-6200 ext. 2955. A social worker assesses needs in the home.
- Yolo County IHSS Public AuthorityFree referral lists of registry caregivers for approved IHSS recipients, matched by location, language, tasks and schedule, plus Home Care Now back-up cover when a regular provider is away. (530) 661-2676.
- Aging and Disability Resource Connection, Agency on Aging Area 4Information and help sorting out long-term care options for Yolo residents, 1-800-211-4545. The agency's Yolo page also lists HICAP Medicare counseling, 1-800-434-0222, and Legal Services of Northern California, (530) 662-1065.
- Del Oro Caregiver Resource CenterFree education and, for eligible families, a suite of free services for unpaid caregivers looking after a person whose memory or thinking declined in adulthood, such as with dementia, or an older adult who needs a hand with at least two basic self-care tasks. (916) 728-9333.
- Dignity Health Yolo Adult Day Health CenterLocated on North Cottonwood Street in Woodland (number 20). Call 530-669-3700 to ask about eligibility, hours and transportation.
- Meals on Wheels Yolo CountyHome-delivered meals and Cafe Yolo social dining for older adults; meals are cooked at the senior nutrition center in Winters, including vegetarian and medically tailored options. (530) 662-7035.
- Yolobus Special paratransitDoor-to-door ADA service, after an application, for riders whose disability keeps them off regular buses; it mostly runs inside a band around Yolobus routes. Premium Service reaches medical destinations in Sacramento County without a transfer. (530) 666-2877.
Safety
Hiring safely in Yolo County
Put the arrangement in writing: duties, hourly pay, overtime, mileage, notice and what happens if the caregiver is sick. Keep a weekly record of hours, lock away checkbooks and jewelry, and have the bank text your family when money leaves the account. Abuse or neglect reports go to Yolo County Adult Protective Services, staffed around the clock, at (530) 661-2727 or toll free at 1-888-675-1115; the long-term care ombudsman ((916) 376-8910) takes up complaints about nursing homes and assisted living. Payroll, taxes and written agreements are explained in our guide to hiring a caregiver yourself.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Yolo County (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
Who, which tasks, which days and time blocks, budget, start date. About ten minutes, free.
Your posting goes live
Caregivers in range see it immediately. Edit or close it any time from your dashboard.
Review caregivers and applicants
Experience, care types, languages, rates, availability. Applicants appear under your posting.
Message and hire
Messaging and confirming a hire are part of Family Premium ($24.99/month, cancel anytime). Browsing, posting and applications are free.
Agree terms and pay directly
Rate, schedule and payment are between you and the caregiver. No percentage is taken.
Pricing, plainly
What is free and what costs money
Free family account
$0
- Browse profiles, post and edit care needs, receive applications
Family Premium
$24.99/month
- Messaging, direct job requests, confirming a hire; cancel any time
No commission on what you pay the caregiver; payments are between you. Details on the pricing page.
Widen your search
Find caregivers near Yolo County
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Guides
Useful reading before you apply
How to become a caregiver in California: requirements, HCA registry, IHSS and CNA explained
Which rules apply to a caregiver in California depends on who pays them. A plain-language map of the Home Care Aide Registry, IHSS provider enrolment and CNA/HHA certification, with the official sources.
How much do caregivers make in California and Arizona? BLS, IHSS and minimum wage (2026)
Median hourly pay for home health and personal care aides by metro area from the May 2025 BLS survey, county IHSS wages, state minimum wages, and how private rates relate to them.
How to hire a private caregiver: cost, screening, taxes and a written agreement
What a private in-home caregiver costs compared with an agency, how to screen and check references, the household-employer tax and overtime rules in California and Arizona, and what to put in writing.
Imperial County caregiver resources: training, job centres, IHSS, senior services and transport
A verified directory of the agencies and programmes caregivers and families in El Centro, Calexico, Brawley, Imperial, Holtville, Westmorland and Calipatria actually use, with addresses and phone numbers checked on 12 October 2026.
Sources (checked 2026-10-15):
- Yolo County HHSA, In-Home Supportive Services
- Yolo County HHSA, Adult Protective Services
- Yolo County IHSS Public Authority, request a referral
- Yolo County IHSS Public Authority, joining the registry
- Agency on Aging Area 4, Yolo County services
- Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center
- Dignity Health, Yolo Adult Day Health Center location
- Meals on Wheels Yolo County
- Yolobus Special ADA paratransit
- Yolobus, routes and schedules
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- BLS OEWS May 2025, metropolitan area estimates (Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom)
- 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
- California Department of Finance, E-1 population estimates 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year profiles DP02 and DP05, Yolo County
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in Yolo County: frequently asked questions
How does my mother apply for IHSS in Yolo County?
Phone an intake line: (530) 661-2955 in Woodland or (916) 375-6200 ext. 2955 in West Sacramento. Eligibility requires Medi-Cal plus age 65 or over, blindness or a disability; a county worker visits to assess her needs and repeats the assessment every 12 months.
Can IHSS help us find a caregiver, not just pay one?
Yes. After approval, the Public Authority can send a free list of screened registry providers who match her location, language and tasks. You still interview and hire; the recipient is the employer.
Who helps family members who are worn out?
Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center serves unpaid caregivers in Yolo and twelve other counties, with free classes and, for eligible families, free services. Call (916) 728-9333.
How can a parent without a car get to appointments?
Yolobus Special provides ADA paratransit for people who cannot use regular buses and can take eligible riders straight to Sacramento medical appointments. Apply first, then book on (530) 666-2877.
Does CaregiverConnect check the caregivers it lists?
No. Screening is left to families: the site does no criminal, license or reference checks. Posting is without charge; the $24.99 monthly Family Premium plan is what lets you send messages and record a hire.
My uncle lives near Esparto. Will caregivers travel that far?
Some will. Use his ZIP code in the post, include a mileage payment, and think about longer shifts on fewer days. Mention whether the house is on a paved road and how far it is from a main road.
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