Adult Disability Care in La Cresta, CA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in La Cresta, CA: the local picture

8.4%

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

271

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

9.8%

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

108

Medicare-certified home health agencies list La Cresta ZIP codes in their service area

About 387 La Cresta residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.4%; 11% in Kern County).

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

9.8% of La Cresta households have no vehicle (6.7% in Kern County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

La Cresta compared with Kern County and California

Census figure	La Cresta	Kern County	California
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	8.4%	11%	8.8%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.8%	4.5%	3.3%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	6.7%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	54%	46%	44%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,205	$51,607	—

Older residents in towns around La Cresta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
East Bakersfield, CA	1.3 mi	762	12%
Hillcrest, CA	2.2 mi	1,129	12%
Potomac Park, CA	2.7 mi	718	7.9%
Oildale, CA	3.2 mi	4,505	16%
Bakersfield, CA	4.1 mi	46,672	11%
Benton Park, CA	4.2 mi	559	12%

Home health agencies serving La Cresta

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercy-Memorial Home Health	Bakersfield, CA	1.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(661) 632-5050
Elta Home Health Care, Inc	Van Nuys, CA	90 mi	5 of 5	—	(818) 207-0450
Hamlin Home Health Care Inc	La Crescenta, CA	91 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(747) 264-1994
Millennium Healthcare Services, Inc	Montrose, CA	93 mi	5 of 5	—	(818) 493-9999
Telfair Home Health Care	Glendale, CA	94 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 539-5244

Straight-line miles from the center of La Cresta. 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 La Cresta

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 40% of the $3,684 monthly median income of La Cresta 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 La Cresta: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in La Cresta?

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 40% of the $3,684 monthly median income of La Cresta 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 La Cresta, CA