Free Caregiver Matching Service in Los Angeles

Our free 72-hour caregiver matching service helps Los Angeles families go from a short care request form to vetted caregiver video profiles you can review before anyone enters the home.

You describe the help you need. We match that request and send video profiles so you can compare real caregivers, not just a list of names on paper.

How the 72-Hour Matching Process Works

The matching process has three steps: you submit a care request, we review it and match caregivers, and you receive vetted video profiles, typically within 72 hours.

There is no charge to use matching. You decide which caregivers to contact and whether to start care.

The service is built for families in Los Angeles who want a faster, clearer way to meet in-home help without calling agency after agency.

Step 1: Share Your Care Needs

You begin with a short form about who needs care, where in Los Angeles help is needed, and what kind of support you want.

Useful details include the weekly schedule, whether you need daytime visits or overnight coverage, language preferences, household pets, mobility needs, and whether memory care at home should be part of the match.

You can also note if the need is new after a hospital stay, if a family caregiver needs a break, or if you are planning ongoing help so a parent can remain at home.

Step 2: We Review and Match Caregivers

After the form is in, we review your request and match it with caregivers whose experience and availability fit what you described.

Matching considers the care type you asked for, such as companion care for conversation and daily routines, personal care for bathing, dressing, and mobility support, or 24-hour live-in care when round-the-clock presence is the priority.

You do not get an unsorted directory. The aim is a focused set of profiles that already line up with the hours, setting, and support you requested.

Step 3: Receive Vetted Video Profiles

Within 72 hours of a complete request, you receive vetted caregiver video profiles so your family can see and hear the people who may work in the home.

Video profiles help you compare communication style, presence, and relevant experience before you schedule a conversation. That is often easier than judging fit from a written summary alone.

You choose whom to contact. If the first group is not right, you can ask for additional matches rather than moving forward with a poor fit.

Who This Service Helps in Los Angeles

This service is for Los Angeles families who need in-home help for an older adult and want to review caregiver video profiles quickly, at no matching fee.

According to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, Los Angeles has 533,344 residents age 65 and older, 71,996 residents age 85 and older, 129,947 seniors living alone, and a median household income of $80,366. U.S. Census Bureau ACS data for Los Angeles

Adult children, spouses, and other relatives often use matching when a parent lives alone, when family nearby cannot cover every shift, or when paid help would make daily life safer and more predictable.

If memory or thinking changes are part of the picture, you can say so on the form. Dementia can affect memory, thinking, and the ability to manage everyday activities. CDC overview of dementia Matching is not a medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment plan.

Care Types You Can Match With

You can request the in-home support that fits your household, from a few companion visits each week to live-in help, respite for family caregivers, or support after a hospital discharge.

Long-term care includes services that help people with health or personal needs over an extended period, and those services can be provided at home. National Institute on Aging on long-term care

Families often start with companionship and light household help, then add hands-on personal care if dressing, bathing, or transfers become harder. Others need respite care so a spouse or adult child can rest, or hospital discharge care for the first days back home.

This matching service is for private in-home caregivers. It is not Medicare home health. Medicare describes its own home health benefit, which is a skilled service with separate coverage rules. Medicare home health services

California also has In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), a public program some families use for in-home help. IHSS is separate from this free matching service. You can learn more about IHSS from CANHR's IHSS overview.

For a broader look at how families pay for long-term services, the National Institute on Aging publishes a guide to paying for long-term care.

What Happens After You Get Profiles

After the video profiles arrive, you review them with your family, speak with the caregivers you like, and decide whether to begin care.

Keep the original request handy during those conversations so hours, tasks, and household rules stay consistent. If needs change, you can update the request and ask for new profiles.

You remain in charge of the hiring decision. Matching is a way to meet vetted caregivers faster. It does not replace your judgment about who should be in the home.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does free caregiver matching work in Los Angeles?

You submit a short form with the care location, schedule, and type of help needed. We match that request and send vetted caregiver video profiles, typically within 72 hours, for your family to review.

Is the 72-hour caregiver matching service really free?

Yes. There is no fee to complete the form or to receive matched video profiles. You decide later whether to hire and how to arrange paid care.

What should I include on the initial form?

Include the area of Los Angeles where care will take place, preferred days and hours, the main tasks (companionship, personal care, live-in support, respite, or help after a hospital stay), language needs, and any memory-related support you want the caregiver to understand.

What is a caregiver video profile?

A video profile is a short introduction you can watch so you see and hear a matched caregiver before you talk. It is meant to help you compare fit more clearly than a written listing alone.

Can I match a live-in or overnight caregiver in Los Angeles?

Yes. If you need overnight presence or live-in help, say so on the form, including start date and whether the caregiver would have a private place to sleep. Matching then focuses on 24-hour live-in or overnight availability rather than short daytime visits.

Does Medicare pay for the caregivers I match with?

This service matches private in-home caregivers. Medicare home health is a separate skilled benefit with its own rules, so it should not be treated as payment for companion or custodial care you arrange through matching. Review Medicare's home health coverage page if you are checking that benefit.

Can I use matching if my parent lives alone?

Yes. Many requests come from families whose older relative lives alone in Los Angeles and needs reliable visits or more constant support. Note living situation, fall risk concerns, and how often someone should be present so the profiles you receive match the real household.

Is matching the same as a medical diagnosis or a memory clinic?

No. Matching helps you find in-home caregivers. It does not diagnose dementia or any other condition, and it does not replace guidance from your loved one's own clinicians. If you want memory-focused help at home, describe those daily needs on the form so profiles can reflect that request.