Oakdale, California

24-Hour Home Care in Oakdale, CA

Care around the clock from two or three caregivers working shifts, so someone is always awake and on duty at home. Post what you need in Oakdale for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

24-Hour Home Care in Oakdale, CA: the local picture

12%
of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.9% in Stanislaus County)
409
residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)
50%
of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Stanislaus County)
$39,821
median yearly income of households headed by someone 65+

354 Oakdale residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (12%; 9.9% in Stanislaus County), and 936 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.

About 409 residents are 85 or older (1.8% of the population).

If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Oakdale Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Oakdale (0.8 mi) and Riverbank Post-Acute in Riverbank (5.9 mi).

Oakdale compared with Stanislaus County and California

Census figureOakdaleStanislaus CountyCalifornia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing12%9.9%9.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking33%24%22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering9.2%9.2%9.1%
Residents 85 or older1.8%1.7%1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone33%23%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)20%14%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$39,821$57,323—

Older residents in towns around Oakdale

TownDistanceResidents 65+Self-care difficulty (65+)
Riverbank, CA5.9 mi3,0778.5%
Escalon, CA8.6 mi1,5642.9%
Empire, CA8.8 mi5526.9%
Waterford, CA9.6 mi7358.0%
Hughson, CA11 mi1,35314%
Modesto, CA12 mi31,5789.6%

Home health agencies serving Oakdale

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Atta Home HealthcareModesto, CA8.3 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(510) 598-6355
American Hospice And Home Health Care Services IncPleasanton, CA57 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(925) 240-6300
Neogen CarePleasanton, CA58 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(510) 440-1383
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, IncSacramento, CA63 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(916) 476-3205
Silverline Staff Home HealthFremont, CA64 mi5 of 5—(925) 476-5350

Nursing homes near Oakdale (to compare)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Oakdale Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterOakdale, CA0.8 mi4 of 5115(209) 848-4159
Riverbank Post-AcuteRiverbank, CA5.9 mi1 of 599(209) 869-2568
Crestwood ManorModesto, CA9.2 mi5 of 5194(209) 526-8050
Golden Modesto Care CenterModesto, CA9.7 mi2 of 5120(209) 526-1775

Straight-line miles from the center of Oakdale. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a 24-hour caregiver can help with

  • Someone awake and on duty at all hours
  • Personal care, meals and medication reminders through the day
  • Help at night without relying on one tired caregiver
  • Written handover notes between shifts
Cost

What 24-hour home care costs in Oakdale

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $16.90 an hour (the California minimum wage) that is about $12,303 a month in wages before any overtime, 371% of the $3,318 monthly median income of Oakdale households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a 24-hour caregiver

24-hour care is the most hours a family can arrange at home, and the most costly. Each caregiver works a set shift, often two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts a day, so nobody works all night after working all day. Minimum wage and overtime rules apply to each caregiver you employ directly; for workers who live in the home see DOL Fact Sheet 79B.

Questions worth asking: How do you hand over to the next caregiver? Can you work fixed shifts on the same days each week? Have you worked on a team caring for one client? More in our 24-hour home care guide.

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Questions

24-Hour Home Care in Oakdale: common questions

How much does 24-hour home care cost in Oakdale?

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $16.90 an hour (the California minimum wage) that is about $12,303 a month in wages before any overtime, 371% of the $3,318 monthly median income of Oakdale households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

How many caregivers does 24-hour care take?

A week has 168 hours. If each caregiver works about 40 hours, that is four or five people, plus someone to cover sickness and holidays. Fewer caregivers means very long weeks for each of them.

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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