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Diana S. says "Elisa has such a calming, positive energy about her. She was very helpful and accommodating to my family and our senior care needs. She's highly reliable,...
Care Member says "Tupou has been an excellent caretaker! She goes above and beyond to show how much she cares. After hiring Tupou, she would do all she could to make sure...
Care Member says "She is caring and compassionate. She was wonderful to my elderly father. How highly recommend "
Linda S. says "Meigs was very knowledgeable and asked good questions. I wanted to hire her but she did not follow through with the required TB test and other requirements...
Care Member says "She is on-time, reliable, flexible, and very patient and friendly. "
Jocelyn L. says "Lolo proved to be very knowledgeable, experienced, gentle and caring. During the time she cared for my mother, I learned so much from her in how to...
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60 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $26.68/hr as of December 2025
The average star rating for rated live in caregivers is 4.1
Live In Caregivers in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed live in caregivers
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The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Palo Alto, CA is $26.68 per hour. It’s worth noting that this is just an average, and the cost of a live-in caregiver can vary based on their qualifications, their years of experience, and the unique type of care your loved one requires.
To start your search for a live-in caregiver near you on Care.com, sort caregiver profiles by distance from Palo Alto, CA or zip code. If you want to increase the amount of available options, you can expand your search radius. Then you can compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate.
Yes, caregivers near you in Palo Alto, CA on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to live-in caregiver services. All clients have different needs and all caregivers feel comfortable offering specific services. Generally though, you can expect a live-in caregiver to help with cooking, cleaning, tasks that are difficult for the senior to manage, and transportation. It’s important to interview a few different candidates, when hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Palo Alto, CA to see what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on and how their service offerings line up with your needs.
When it’s time to interview live-in caregivers near you in Palo Alto, CA, you’ll want to be ready with a list of interview questions you can ask them. You’ll want to start by asking them to tell you more about their work experience and qualifications. Then you can ask them what types of responsibilities they can take on. Don’t be afraid to tell them what you need, the point of an interview is to find out if they’re a good fit for your family.