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San Jose, CA
Miriam L. says "Lupe is the best! She has become an essential part of our lives as we negotiate living with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. She is knowledgeable,...
Care Member says "My family has experienced over a dozen caregivers through the years. Alitia is the best we’ve ever had. I have no hesitations to hire her again for...
Care Member says "Mary is very caring, diligent, and professional about her work. She provided nursing help for my wife and she took care of her well."
Care Member says "I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for Meseret Y. (Mimi). She has been an exceptional caregiver and has provided outstanding care,...
San Jose, CA
Sergie A. says "She is very dependable and understanding. I would hire her again."
Care Member says "Chaille has been my live-in caregiver since December and is the most sweetest, fun and thoughtful person. She has done a tremendous job both night and...
Care Member says "Melanie was amazing and very kind to my friend Mona I. She always having a smile in her face also very patient."
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161 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $25.87/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated live in caregivers is 4.4
Live In Caregivers in San Jose, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 74 reviews of the 161 listed live in caregivers
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The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in San Jose, CA is $25.87 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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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.