Disability Care for Adults in Eastern Goleta Valley, CA

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Eastern Goleta Valley, CA: the local picture

7.4%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.1% in Santa Barbara County)

213

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

3.1%

of households have no vehicle (5.9% in Santa Barbara County)

22

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Eastern Goleta Valley ZIP codes in their service area

About 1,119 Eastern Goleta Valley residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (7.4%; 9.1% in Santa Barbara County).

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

3.1% of Eastern Goleta Valley households have no vehicle (5.9% in Santa Barbara County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Eastern Goleta Valley compared with Santa Barbara County and California

Census figure	Eastern Goleta Valley	Santa Barbara County	California
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	7.4%	9.1%	8.8%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	1.4%	2.7%	3.3%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	5.9%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	41%	44%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	9.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$109,432	$81,399	—

Older residents in towns around Eastern Goleta Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
University of California-Santa Barbara, CA	3.9 mi	79	11%
Goleta, CA	4.2 mi	5,293	6.0%
Isla Vista, CA	4.8 mi	326	7.6%
Santa Barbara, CA	4.9 mi	18,046	8.7%
Montecito, CA	8.9 mi	3,021	4.0%
Carpinteria, CA	17 mi	3,174	5.6%

Home health agencies serving Eastern Goleta Valley

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Assisted Home Health	Santa Barbara, CA	4.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 569-2000
Hand In Heart Home Health Inc	Ventura, CA	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 814-8911
Nexus Home Health, Inc	Oxnard, CA	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 483-7540
Americare Home Health, Inc	Van Nuys, CA	76 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 881-0005
Rize Home Health	Van Nuys, CA	79 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(747) 272-5814

Straight-line miles from the center of Eastern Goleta Valley. 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 Eastern Goleta Valley

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 16% of the $9,119 monthly median income of Eastern Goleta Valley 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 Eastern Goleta Valley: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Eastern Goleta Valley?

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 16% of the $9,119 monthly median income of Eastern Goleta Valley 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 Eastern Goleta Valley, CA