Home Health Aides in California, MO: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in California, MO: the local picture

8

Medicare-certified home health agencies list California ZIP codes in their service area

$15.90

median hourly wage of home care aides in Missouri (BLS, May 2025)

862

residents 65 or older (19% of California)

44%

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

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list California 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 Missouri earn a median $15.90 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.75 and $17.82.

California has about 862 residents aged 65 or older, 44% of whom report a disability.

California compared with Moniteau County and Missouri

Census figure	California	Moniteau County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	37%	34%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	56%	40%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	11%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,383	$37,173	—

Older residents in towns around California

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tipton, MO	12 mi	415	30%
Eldon, MO	19 mi	1,058	52%
Versailles, MO	20 mi	715	70%
Jefferson City, MO	22 mi	7,426	29%
Ashland, MO	22 mi	733	37%
Holts Summit, MO	25 mi	758	31%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving California

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MO	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(573) 256-4705
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Central Missouri Home Health	Jefferson City, MO	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(573) 681-3777
Phoenix Home Care	Jefferson City, MO	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 635-3900
Capital Region Home Health	Jefferson City, MO	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 632-5750
Hometown Homecare	Fayette, MO	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(660) 248-2100
Orthopaedic And Medical Home Health, LLC	Columbia, MO	26 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 474-1786
Compassus Home Health	Columbia, MO	26 mi	not rated	—	(573) 370-7577

Straight-line miles from the center of California. 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 California

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 68% of the $2,032 monthly median income of California households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

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 California: common questions

Which home health agencies serve California?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes California ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Central Missouri Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in California?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 68% of the $2,032 monthly median income of California households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 California, MO