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Arroyo Grande, California

Home Health Aides in Arroyo Grande, CA

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Arroyo Grande, CA: the local picture

19
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Arroyo Grande 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
5,035
residents 65 or older (27% of Arroyo Grande)
37%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in San Luis Obispo County)

19 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Arroyo Grande ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Arroyo Grande has about 5,035 residents aged 65 or older, 37% of whom report a disability.

Arroyo Grande compared with San Luis Obispo County and California

Census figureArroyo GrandeSan Luis Obispo CountyCalifornia
Residents 65+ with a disability37%31%33%
Residents 65 or older27%22%16%
Residents 85 or older3.9%2.4%1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone30%25%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.7%7.2%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home9.3%18%44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$70,440$80,261—

Older residents in towns around Arroyo Grande

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Grover Beach, CA2.0 mi2,24947%
Oceano, CA2.1 mi1,95641%
Pismo Beach, CA5.4 mi2,62131%
Nipomo, CA8.1 mi2,74631%
San Luis Obispo, CA11 mi7,21034%
Guadalupe, CA11 mi72431%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Arroyo Grande

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Dignity Health Home HealthSanta Maria, CA15 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(805) 739-3830
Superior Home HealthLompoc, CA33 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(805) 430-8767
Americare Home Health, IncVan Nuys, CA135 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(818) 881-0005
Janus Home Health, Inc.Glendale, CA149 mi4.5 of 5—(818) 660-6804
Guardian Angel Home Care Of San Luis Obispo, LLCSan Luis Obispo, CA10 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(248) 678-9078
Danny's Home Health Care, IncLos Angeles, CA143 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(818) 246-1342
Mission Home Health Of Central CoastGrover Beach, CA1.9 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(805) 927-1212
Aevum Home HealthSan Luis Obispo, CA10 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(805) 586-3427

Straight-line miles from the center of Arroyo Grande. 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 Arroyo Grande

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 25% of the $5,870 monthly median income of Arroyo Grande 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 Arroyo Grande: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Arroyo Grande?

Medicare lists 19 certified agencies whose service area includes Arroyo Grande ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Dignity Health Home Health (4.5 of 5), Superior Home Health (4.5 of 5), Americare Home Health, Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Arroyo Grande?

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 25% of the $5,870 monthly median income of Arroyo Grande 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.

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