Home Health Aides in Atascadero, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Atascadero, CA: the local picture

17

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Atascadero 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

5,486

residents 65 or older (18% of Atascadero)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in San Luis Obispo County)

17 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Atascadero ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

Atascadero has about 5,486 residents aged 65 or older, 36% of whom report a disability.

Atascadero compared with San Luis Obispo County and California

Census figure	Atascadero	San Luis Obispo County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	31%	33%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	7.2%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	18%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,818	$80,261	—

Older residents in towns around Atascadero

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Templeton, CA	5.1 mi	1,899	25%
Paso Robles, CA	10 mi	6,576	32%
California Polytechnic State University, CA	12 mi	6	0.0%
Morro Bay, CA	13 mi	3,489	27%
Los Osos, CA	15 mi	4,107	22%
San Luis Obispo, CA	15 mi	7,210	34%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Atascadero

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	158 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
V & V Home Health Inc	Glendale, CA	166 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 918-1592
Dignity Health Home Health	Santa Maria, CA	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 739-3830
Superior Home Health	Lompoc, CA	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 430-8767
Guardian Angel Home Care Of San Luis Obispo, LLC	San Luis Obispo, CA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(248) 678-9078
Friendly Nurses Home Health Care, Inc.	Bakersfield, CA	92 mi	4 of 5	—	(661) 398-6939
Aevum Home Health	San Luis Obispo, CA	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 586-3427
Mission Home Health Of Central Coast	Grover Beach, CA	26 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 927-1212

Straight-line miles from the center of Atascadero. 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 Atascadero

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 23% of the $6,402 monthly median income of Atascadero 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 Atascadero: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Atascadero?

Medicare lists 17 certified agencies whose service area includes Atascadero ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Silverline Staff Home Health (5 of 5), V & V Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Dignity Health Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Atascadero?

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 23% of the $6,402 monthly median income of Atascadero 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 Atascadero, CA