Home Health Aides in Bear Valley Springs, CA

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Bear Valley Springs, CA: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bear Valley Springs 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

1,877

residents 65 or older (32% of Bear Valley Springs)

30%

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

5 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bear Valley Springs ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.

Bear Valley Springs has about 1,877 residents aged 65 or older, 30% of whom report a disability.

Bear Valley Springs compared with Kern County and California

Census figure	Bear Valley Springs	Kern County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	37%	33%
Residents 65 or older	32%	12%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	1.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.3%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$107,153	$51,607	—

Older residents in towns around Bear Valley Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Stallion Springs, CA	6.0 mi	857	28%
Arvin, CA	9.2 mi	1,005	41%
Golden Hills, CA	10 mi	2,109	26%
Tehachapi, CA	13 mi	1,604	47%
Weedpatch, CA	14 mi	302	25%
Lamont, CA	15 mi	1,304	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Bear Valley Springs

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Friendly Nurses Home Health Care, Inc.	Bakersfield, CA	25 mi	4 of 5	—	(661) 398-6939
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Bakersfield, CA	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(661) 869-6700
Around The Clock Home Care	Bakersfield, CA	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(661) 395-5800
Compassionate Care Home Health Agency, LLC	Fresno, CA	131 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 432-2003
Guardian Angel Home Care Of Bakersfield, LLC	Bakersfield, CA	25 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(661) 395-3035

Straight-line miles from the center of Bear Valley Springs. 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 Bear Valley Springs

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 16% of the $8,929 monthly median income of Bear Valley Springs 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 Bear Valley Springs: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Bear Valley Springs?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Bear Valley Springs ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Friendly Nurses Home Health Care, Inc. (4 of 5), Adventist Health Home Care Services (4 of 5), Around The Clock Home Care (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Bear Valley Springs?

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 16% of the $8,929 monthly median income of Bear Valley Springs 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.