Disability Care for Adults in East Bakersfield, CA

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in East Bakersfield, CA: the local picture

12%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Kern County)

266

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

15%

of households have no vehicle (6.7% in Kern County)

135

Medicare-certified home health agencies list East Bakersfield ZIP codes in their service area

About 743 East Bakersfield residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 11% in Kern County).

266 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

15% of East Bakersfield households have no vehicle (6.7% in Kern County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

East Bakersfield compared with Kern County and California

Census figure	East Bakersfield	Kern County	California
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	11%	8.8%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.4%	4.5%	3.3%
Households with no vehicle	15%	6.7%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	67%	46%	44%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$22,796	$51,607	—

Older residents in towns around East Bakersfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Hillcrest, CA	1.0 mi	1,129	12%
La Cresta, CA	1.3 mi	1,051	8.4%
Potomac Park, CA	1.5 mi	718	7.9%
East Niles, CA	3.1 mi	2,753	9.4%
Benton Park, CA	4.0 mi	559	12%
Bakersfield, CA	4.1 mi	46,672	11%

Home health agencies serving East Bakersfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercy-Memorial Home Health	Bakersfield, CA	2.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(661) 632-5050
Intra Care Home Health Sfv Inc.	Calabasas, CA	88 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 609-8884
Elta Home Health Care, Inc	Van Nuys, CA	89 mi	5 of 5	—	(818) 207-0450
Dv Quality Home Health Care, Inc.	North Hollywood, CA	89 mi	5 of 5	—	(747) 977-3331
Hamlin Home Health Care Inc	La Crescenta, CA	90 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(747) 264-1994

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

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in East Bakersfield

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 77% of the $1,900 monthly median income of East Bakersfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. 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 disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

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

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in East Bakersfield: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in East Bakersfield?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 77% of the $1,900 monthly median income of East Bakersfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave covers California.

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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.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in East Bakersfield, CA