Home Health Aides in Borrego Springs, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Borrego Springs, CA: the local picture

12

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Borrego 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

1,097

residents 65 or older (41% of Borrego Springs)

20%

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

12 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Borrego Springs 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.

Borrego Springs has about 1,097 residents aged 65 or older, 20% of whom report a disability.

Borrego Springs compared with San Diego County and California

Census figure	Borrego Springs	San Diego County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	31%	33%
Residents 65 or older	41%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.9%	9.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	33%	37%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,254	$78,324	—

Older residents in towns around Borrego Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Salton City, CA	23 mi	1,210	35%
Oasis, CA	24 mi	232	53%
La Quinta, CA	28 mi	12,242	24%
Mecca, CA	29 mi	894	45%
San Diego Country Estates, CA	30 mi	1,727	25%
Indian Wells, CA	32 mi	2,759	27%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Borrego Springs

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Arming Home Health, Inc	San Fernando, CA	140 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 361-4000
Grandcare Home Health Services	Pasadena, CA	118 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 554-2447
Elite Home Health Group	Los Angeles, CA	123 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 349-6002
P.A.L. Loving Care Home Health, Inc.	Los Angeles, CA	123 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 244-7212
Jtc Home Health Inc	San Diego, CA	55 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(619) 230-5568
Golden Palms Home Health Care Inc.	Rancho Mirage, CA	36 mi	3 of 5	—	(760) 318-0000
Ava Home Health Care, Inc.	Arcadia, CA	114 mi	2.5 of 5	—	—
Tender Home Health	Granada Hills, CA	142 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 894-8974

Straight-line miles from the center of Borrego 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 Borrego 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 26% of the $5,605 monthly median income of Borrego 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 Borrego Springs: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Borrego Springs?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Borrego Springs ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Arming Home Health, Inc (4.5 of 5), Grandcare Home Health Services (4 of 5), Elite Home Health Group (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Borrego 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 26% of the $5,605 monthly median income of Borrego 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.

Home Health Aides in Borrego Springs, CA