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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Barstow, CA: the local picture

82

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Barstow 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

3,078

residents 65 or older (12% of Barstow)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in San Bernardino County)

82 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Barstow 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.

Barstow has about 3,078 residents aged 65 or older, 43% of whom report a disability.

Barstow compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Barstow	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	37%	33%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	44%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,754	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around Barstow

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lenwood, CA	3.9 mi	717	69%
Silver Lakes, CA	19 mi	1,125	14%
Apple Valley, CA	25 mi	13,919	44%
Spring Valley Lake, CA	29 mi	1,729	44%
Victorville, CA	29 mi	14,339	39%
Adelanto, CA	30 mi	2,868	43%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Barstow

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bright Light Home Health	Rancho Cucamonga, CA	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 481-8040
Optima Care Home Health Services Inc	Ontario, CA	64 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 626-8020
Unison Health Services, Inc	Alhambra, CA	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 280-5575
Brand Home Health Care Inc	Glendale, CA	84 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(747) 215-9133
Janus Home Health, Inc.	Glendale, CA	86 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(818) 660-6804
Dignity Home Health, Inc	Encino, CA	96 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 696-2223
Providence Home Health High Desert	Hesperia, CA	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 984-0400
Holy Light Home Health, Inc.	Burbank, CA	86 mi	4 of 5	—	(818) 345-9069

Straight-line miles from the center of Barstow. 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 Barstow

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 38% of the $3,896 monthly median income of Barstow 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 Barstow: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Barstow?

Medicare lists 82 certified agencies whose service area includes Barstow ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Bright Light Home Health (4.5 of 5), Optima Care Home Health Services Inc (4.5 of 5), Unison Health Services, Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Barstow?

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 38% of the $3,896 monthly median income of Barstow 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 Barstow, CA