24/7 live‑in caregiver services in the Santa Barbara area
We - Age Well Care (licensed HCO #424700038), specialize in high‑touch, 24/7 live‑in caregiver services in the Santa Barbara area. Our caregivers are thoroughly background‑checked, bonded, and insured. Our caregivers receive continuous training in areas like dementia, chronic conditions, and palliative support.
Are you considering hiring a live in caregiver? Consider Age Well Care.
✅ Pros of Choosing Live‑In Care
Presence & Peace of Mind
A caregiver is always there—linking daily monitoring with safety checks and emotional companionship. This steady presence reduces stress for families and supports clients, especially those with cognitive or mobility challenges
Comfort & Familiarity
Staying at home preserves daily routines, familiar surroundings, pets, and social connections—enhancing well-being and cognitive health
Agency Standards Meet Compliance
Age Well Care’s live‑in staff are licensed, registered, and trained—fully compliant with California’s Home Care Services Consumer Protection Act and state wage laws
Tailored Specialized Care
Experienced in dementia, Parkinson’s, chronic conditions, and hospice support, our caregivers work closely with families and healthcare teams to deliver personalized, compassionate care
🌟 High Standards that Protect Everyone
California’s live‑in home care laws are among the most progressive in the nation—designed to ensure caregivers are respected, rested, and fairly compensated. When you work with a licensed provider like Age Well Care, you can trust that every part of your care plan aligns with these protections
Guaranteed minimum wage
Every caregiver is paid at least (we pay more) California’s state-mandated minimum wage, ensuring fair compensation for every hour worked.
Overtime pay after 9 hours/day or on the 6th/7th consecutive workday
California law (AB 241/SB 1015, also known as the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights) mandates that live‑in personal attendants must be paid 1.5× their regular rate for any hours worked over 9 hours in a day, as well as for the first 9 hours on the 6th and 7th consecutive workday in a workweek
Scheduled meal and rest breaks
Under California’s Domestic Worker Bill of Rights and Wage Order No. 15, domestic workers—including live‑in caregivers—are entitled to a 10‑minute paid rest break for every four hours worked, and a 30‑minute unpaid meal break after five hours of work.
A minimum of 12 hours off every day and 24 hours off every 5 days
California’s Wage Order No. 15 mandates that live-in caregivers must receive at least 12 consecutive hours off in every 24-hour period, and a full 24-hour day off every five days, unless there is a documented emergency.
Hiring a Live-In Home Caregiver: Agency vs. Managing Your Own Payroll
Choosing live-in care for a loved one is a deeply personal and important decision. In California, where caregiver laws are detailed and strictly enforced, families often find themselves weighing two options:
Hiring through a licensed home care agency, or
Hiring privately and running payroll themselves.
While both routes can provide quality care, they come with vastly different responsibilities, costs, and risks. Here's what you need to know.
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💡 Bottom Line
While hiring privately may seem more cost-effective at first, it can quickly become a logistical and legal headache. California’s live-in care laws are strict—and rightly so, to protect caregivers and ensure safe, sustainable care. But that also means families face serious exposure if things go wrong. Partnering with a licensed agency like Age Well Care shifts the responsibility off your shoulders and ensures your loved one receives professional, compliant, compassionate support—without the stress of running a small business in your living room.
