Ontario, California

24-Hour Home Care in Ontario, 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 Ontario for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

9.6%
of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.6% in San Bernardino County)
1,697
residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)
33%
of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in San Bernardino County)
$69,245
median yearly income of households headed by someone 65+

1,794 Ontario residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.6%; 9.6% in San Bernardino County), and 4,058 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.

About 1,697 residents are 85 or older (0.9% of the population).

If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Ontario Healthcare Center in Ontario (2.6 mi) and Las Colinas Post Acute in Ontario (3.7 mi).

Ontario compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figureOntarioSan Bernardino CountyCalifornia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing9.6%9.6%9.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking22%24%22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering7.2%10%9.1%
Residents 85 or older0.9%1.3%1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone20%20%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%13%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$69,245$61,795—

Older residents in towns around Ontario

TownDistanceResidents 65+Self-care difficulty (65+)
Chino, CA5.1 mi11,2916.5%
Eastvale, CA5.3 mi6,7804.6%
Montclair, CA5.8 mi4,56912%
Upland, CA6.3 mi12,3428.9%
Rancho Cucamonga, CA6.8 mi25,4938.3%
Jurupa Valley, CA8.2 mi13,16812%

Home health agencies serving Ontario

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Excellence Home Health Care Agency IncChino, CA4.9 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(909) 591-1731
Suncrest Home Health Services IncChino, CA4.9 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(909) 399-1122
Inland Wellness Health Care IncUpland, CA6.1 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(909) 579-0077
Advantage Health SystemsRiverside, CA14 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(951) 686-0003
Destiny Home Health Agency, IncMoreno Valley, CA21 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(951) 242-1365

Nursing homes near Ontario (to compare)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Ontario Healthcare CenterOntario, CA2.6 mi5 of 559(909) 984-6713
Las Colinas Post AcuteOntario, CA3.7 mi2 of 5216(909) 984-8629
Inland Christian HomeOntario, CA3.8 mi4 of 559(909) 983-2315
Ontario Grove Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LPOntario, CA3.9 mi3 of 559(909) 985-2731

Straight-line miles from the center of Ontario. 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 Ontario

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, 213% of the $5,770 monthly median income of Ontario 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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

24-Hour Home Care in Ontario: common questions

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

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, 213% of the $5,770 monthly median income of Ontario 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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