Home Health Aides in Camp Pendleton South, CA

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Camp Pendleton South, CA: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Camp Pendleton South 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

59

residents 65 or older (0.4% of Camp Pendleton South)

100%

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

2 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Camp Pendleton South ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 2 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.

Camp Pendleton South has about 59 residents aged 65 or older, 100% of whom report a disability.

Camp Pendleton South compared with San Diego County and California

Census figure	Camp Pendleton South	San Diego County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	100%	31%	33%
Residents 65 or older	0.4%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	100%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	9.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	37%	44%

Older residents in towns around Camp Pendleton South

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oceanside, CA	5.0 mi	29,219	34%
Camp Pendleton Mainside, CA	6.3 mi	5	—
Vista, CA	9.3 mi	12,926	26%
Carlsbad, CA	9.4 mi	21,458	23%
Bonsall, CA	12 mi	1,125	13%
Lake San Marcos, CA	13 mi	2,192	36%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Camp Pendleton South

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Advanced Home Health San Diego Inc	San Diego, CA	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 673-8880
Mission Home Health Of North County San Diego	San Marcos, CA	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(855) 804-8560

Straight-line miles from the center of Camp Pendleton South. 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 Camp Pendleton South

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. 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 Camp Pendleton South: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Camp Pendleton South?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Camp Pendleton South ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Advanced Home Health San Diego Inc (4.5 of 5), Mission Home Health Of North County San Diego (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Camp Pendleton South?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.