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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Atwater, CA: the local picture

39

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Atwater 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

3,993

residents 65 or older (12% of Atwater)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Merced County)

39 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Atwater 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.

Atwater has about 3,993 residents aged 65 or older, 43% of whom report a disability.

Atwater compared with Merced County and California

Census figure	Atwater	Merced County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	40%	33%
Residents 65 or older	12%	12%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	24%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	16%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	47%	53%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,390	$44,830	—

Older residents in towns around Atwater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Winton, CA	2.4 mi	1,127	48%
McSwain, CA	2.8 mi	564	35%
Franklin, CA	4.0 mi	1,046	42%
Merced, CA	7.4 mi	9,545	46%
Livingston, CA	7.4 mi	1,537	31%
Delhi, CA	11 mi	836	52%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Atwater

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atta Home Healthcare	Modesto, CA	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 598-6355
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	76 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	94 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Mercy Home Care	Merced, CA	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 564-4320
Progressive Home Health Care	Modesto, CA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 505-1035
Premier Home Health Providers Inc.	San Jose, CA	71 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 286-1199
Best Home Health Providers, Inc	Hayward, CA	85 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 783-1274
Compassionate Home Health	Walnut Creek, CA	88 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(925) 425-7104

Straight-line miles from the center of Atwater. 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 Atwater

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 37% of the $3,949 monthly median income of Atwater 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 Atwater: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Atwater?

Medicare lists 39 certified agencies whose service area includes Atwater ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Atta Home Healthcare (5 of 5), Silverline Staff Home Health (5 of 5), Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Atwater?

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 37% of the $3,949 monthly median income of Atwater 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 Atwater, CA