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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Calimesa, CA: the local picture

93

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Calimesa 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

2,267

residents 65 or older (21% of Calimesa)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Riverside County)

93 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Calimesa ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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.

Calimesa has about 2,267 residents aged 65 or older, 38% of whom report a disability.

Calimesa compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Calimesa	Riverside County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	21%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	42%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,917	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Calimesa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Yucaipa, CA	3.3 mi	8,728	40%
Cherry Valley, CA	4.9 mi	2,194	39%
Mentone, CA	6.1 mi	1,272	46%
Redlands, CA	8.1 mi	10,905	34%
Banning, CA	9.3 mi	8,599	46%
Beaumont, CA	9.6 mi	8,517	32%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Calimesa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Destiny Home Health Agency, Inc	Moreno Valley, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(951) 242-1365
Advantage Health Systems	Riverside, CA	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(951) 686-0003
Affinity Home Health Care Services, Inc	Riverside, CA	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(951) 785-1287
Crown Home Health Corporation	Corona, CA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(951) 734-1200
Bright Light Home Health	Rancho Cucamonga, CA	32 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	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 626-8020
Angelicare Home Health Inc	Chino, CA	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 464-2273
Unison Health Services, Inc	Alhambra, CA	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 280-5575

Straight-line miles from the center of Calimesa. 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 Calimesa

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 35% of the $4,243 monthly median income of Calimesa 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 Calimesa: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Calimesa?

Medicare lists 93 certified agencies whose service area includes Calimesa ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Destiny Home Health Agency, Inc (5 of 5), Advantage Health Systems (5 of 5), Affinity Home Health Care Services, Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Calimesa?

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 35% of the $4,243 monthly median income of Calimesa 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 Calimesa, CA