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Yes — in California, a non-family caregiver who is the legal guardian/conservator/custodian of a totally dependent adult can sometimes be compensated for providing care, though the exact mechanism matters a lot. The most common pathway is through:
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), which is tied to Medi-Cal. Under IHSS a disabled adult can qualify for paid in-home caregiving, and the recipient can hire a caregiver/provider, including a friend, guardian, non-relative, or sometimes family member.
Importantly:
IHSS can pay for very intensive care needs, including “protective supervision” for someone who needs near-constant monitoring because of cognitive or developmental impairments. So in the situation you described:
- adult - lives with caregiver, - requires 100% care, - caregiver is legal custodian/guardian
then yes, compensation may absolutely be possible through IHSS/Medi-Cal if she qualifies medically and financially.
Depending on the situation compensation may also come from:
- SSI/SSDI benefits, - regional center programs for developmental disabilities, - conservatorship-approved payments, - special needs trusts, - or state waiver programs.
If the caregiver is a court-appointed conservator, California courts can sometimes approve compensation from the conservatee’s estate or income.
Important distinction Being a legal guardian/conservator does NOT automatically mean “volunteer only.” Many people wrongly assume caregivers cannot be paid unless they are licensed professionals. In California, paid caregiving by non-relatives is extremely common under IHSS.
Important caveats
The details matter:
Is she on Medi-Cal? Is there an official conservatorship? Does she receive SSI? Is she developmentally disabled vs physically disabled? Does she already receive IHSS hours? Is the caregiver officially enrolled as an IHSS provider?
Those factors affect eligibility, number of payable hours, and compensation amount.
IHSS pay rates vary by county but are often roughly in the mid-to-high teens per hour or more.
One important reality:
Even when approved, California often does NOT pay enough to truly compensate 24/7 caregiving fully. Many caregivers still provide substantial unpaid labor beyond authorized hours.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
A.
I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), which is tied to Medi-Cal. Under IHSS a disabled adult can qualify for paid in-home caregiving, and the recipient can hire a caregiver/provider, including a friend, guardian, non-relative, or sometimes family member.
Importantly:
IHSS can pay for very intensive care needs, including “protective supervision” for someone who needs near-constant monitoring because of cognitive or developmental impairments. So in the situation you described:
- adult
- lives with caregiver,
- requires 100% care,
- caregiver is legal custodian/guardian
then yes, compensation may absolutely be possible through IHSS/Medi-Cal if she qualifies medically and financially.
Depending on the situation compensation may also come from:
- SSI/SSDI benefits,
- regional center programs for developmental disabilities,
- conservatorship-approved payments,
- special needs trusts,
- or state waiver programs.
If the caregiver is a court-appointed conservator, California courts can sometimes approve compensation from the conservatee’s estate or income.
Important distinction
Being a legal guardian/conservator does NOT automatically mean “volunteer only.” Many people wrongly assume caregivers cannot be paid unless they are licensed professionals. In California, paid caregiving by non-relatives is extremely common under IHSS.
Important caveats
The details matter:
Is she on Medi-Cal?
Is there an official conservatorship?
Does she receive SSI?
Is she developmentally disabled vs physically disabled?
Does she already receive IHSS hours?
Is the caregiver officially enrolled as an IHSS provider?
Those factors affect eligibility, number of payable hours, and compensation amount.
IHSS pay rates vary by county but are often roughly in the mid-to-high teens per hour or more.
One important reality:
Even when approved, California often does NOT pay enough to truly compensate 24/7 caregiving fully. Many caregivers still provide substantial unpaid labor beyond authorized hours.
(Information aggregated by ChatGPT5.3)