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Other personal care services in the Redding, CA metro area: 15 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs an 8-person team.
- Establishments
- 15CBP 2023
- Employees
- 116mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 8.3U.S. 9.4
- Rank
- 244th of 608areas by count
How many other personal care services are in Redding, CA?
County Business Patterns counts 15 other personal care services (NAICS 812199, Other Personal Care Services) in the Redding, CA metro area for 2023. They employed 116 people in mid-March and paid $3,051,000 in annual payroll. By establishment count the area is 244th out of 608 areas with published figures for other personal care services.
Measured against its 181,000 residents (2024 estimate), the area has 8.3 other personal care services per 100,000 people; the U.S. rate is 9.4, so Redding, CA is 11.6% below the national figure. The average establishment here has 7.7 employees, compared with 5.8 nationally. Payroll per employee comes to $26,302, 14.5% below the national $30,768.
| Measure | Redding, CA | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 15 | 3,882 | 31,863 |
| Mid-March employees | 116 | 23,043 | 183,545 |
| Annual payroll | $3,051,000 | $770,642,000 | $5,647,267,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 7.7 | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Payroll per employee | $26,302 | $33,444 | $30,768 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 8.3 | 9.8 | 9.4 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at other personal care services in Redding, CA
Of the other personal care services in Redding, CA that had employees in March 2023, 66.7% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 65.5%). Small teams usually share the phone: the person who answers is often also serving a customer or doing the job, which is when calls get missed.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 8 | 66.7% | 65.5% |
| 5–9 employees | not published | — | 17.2% |
| 10–19 employees | 4 | 33.3% | 10.6% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 6.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
What other personal care services in Redding, CA use the phone for
This category includes day spas, massage studios and tanning salons. Bookings, gift card purchases and package questions arrive by phone, often while staff are with clients.
Calls a day spa in Redding, CA might handle in a typical week include:
- A group calls about a spa day.
- A client calls about a package.
- A client calls to book a massage.
Texting clients
Spas text appointment reminders.
Texts sent from a local business number in Redding, CA have to be registered with carriers first (10DLC); on Callata that is a one-time $49 fee, after which the whole team can text from the shared number.
What a phone system costs a day spa in Redding, CA
The average day spa in Redding, CA has 7.7 employees, so an 8-person team is a reasonable benchmark. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $199.60 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $240.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $159.00 a month for 8 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $972 less than RingCentral for a day spa in Redding, CA of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $159.00 | $1,908.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $152.00 | $1,824.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $184.00 | $2,208.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $199.60 | $2,395.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $216.00 | $2,592.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $240.00 | $2,880.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Getting a local number in Redding, CA
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 2 area codes. 530 has the most, with 74 of 76 exchanges (97%). A local number lets clients in Redding, CA call without dialing out of area. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, and which numbers are open in an area code depends on carrier inventory when you choose.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530 | 74 | Pacific | 1997 | 837 |
| 837 | 2 | Pacific | 2025 | 530 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
What other personal care services in Redding, CA get with Callata
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Redding, CA is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many other personal care services are there in Redding, CA?
Census County Business Patterns counted 15 other personal care services in the Redding, CA metro area in 2023. They employed 116 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for an 8-person day spa?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 8 users cost $240.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $199.60 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $159.00.
What area code should a day spa in Redding, CA use?
Area code 530 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 837. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a day spa?
Yes. Callata's optional AI agents can answer when the team is busy or closed, take a message, text, email or transfer the call. They disclose that they are AI and are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute.