Home Health Aides in American Canyon, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in American Canyon, CA: the local picture

43

Medicare-certified home health agencies list American Canyon ZIP codes in their service area

$16.50

median hourly wage of home care aides in California (BLS, May 2025); now below the $16.90 minimum

2,963

residents 65 or older (14% of American Canyon)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Napa County)

43 Medicare-certified home health agencies list American Canyon ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in California earn a median $16.50 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $16.50 and $17.57. That May 2025 figure is below today's $16.90 California minimum wage, so current pay starts at least there.

American Canyon has about 2,963 residents aged 65 or older, 44% of whom report a disability.

American Canyon compared with Napa County and California

Census figure	American Canyon	Napa County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	14%	21%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.9%	25%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	8.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	43%	34%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$98,097	$84,991	—

Older residents in towns around American Canyon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Vallejo, CA	5.0 mi	22,286	34%
Napa, CA	8.5 mi	14,802	32%
Crockett, CA	9.0 mi	831	26%
Benicia, CA	9.3 mi	6,344	26%
Rodeo, CA	9.8 mi	1,531	22%
Hercules, CA	11 mi	5,291	25%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving American Canyon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc	Pleasanton, CA	41 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 240-6300
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	45 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
National Home Health Services-West, Inc	Fremont, CA	48 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 812-2955
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	48 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Mare Island Home Health Inc	Fairfield, CA	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(707) 557-6800
East Bay Home Health Services	Fairfield, CA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(707) 428-1473
Mission Home Health Of Contra Costa	Concord, CA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 513-7363
Healthflex Home Health Services	Oakland, CA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 553-1900

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

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in American Canyon

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 18% of the $8,175 monthly median income of American Canyon 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in American Canyon: common questions

Which home health agencies serve American Canyon?

Medicare lists 43 certified agencies whose service area includes American Canyon ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc (5 of 5), Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc (5 of 5), National Home Health Services-West, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in American Canyon?

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 18% of the $8,175 monthly median income of American Canyon 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).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.

Home Health Aides in American Canyon, CA