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Valerie B. says "We only had the opportunity to work together for one week, until our schedules clashed. Eva is nice and took good care of my mother. I wish her well with...
Care Member says "Gio is very friendly and caring. He helped take care of my mom who is recovering from a stroke. Gio is reliable which we found is hard to come by with...
Marjorie R. says "Clara helped care for my mother while her regular caregiver was away on a trip. She was kind, kept my mother engaged, and took great care of her home,...
Santa Ana, CA
Care Member says "Ashley was a wonderful caregiver for my father. Always upbeat and fun, she really made an effort to share in his interests. Ashley was reliable and...
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60 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $22.88/hr as of December 2025
The average star rating for rated live in caregivers is 4.8
Live In Caregivers in Santa Ana, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed live in caregivers
- Valerie B.
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- Marjorie R.
The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Santa Ana, CA is $22.88 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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.