Home Health Aides in Cathedral City, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Cathedral City, CA: the local picture

100

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Cathedral City 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

9,923

residents 65 or older (19% of Cathedral City)

32%

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

100 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Cathedral City 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.

Cathedral City has about 9,923 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.

Cathedral City compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Cathedral City	Riverside County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	53%	42%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,856	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Cathedral City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Palm Springs, CA	4.9 mi	15,917	29%
Rancho Mirage, CA	5.3 mi	9,243	29%
Garnet, CA	5.8 mi	870	32%
Desert Edge, CA	6.1 mi	1,752	30%
Thousand Palms, CA	6.4 mi	1,677	46%
Palm Desert, CA	8.8 mi	19,598	29%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Cathedral City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Suncrest Healthcare	Palm Desert, CA	8.6 mi	5 of 5	—	—
Amazing Health Home Care Inc	Palm Desert, CA	9.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(760) 565-6061
Suncrest Home Health Services Inc	Chino, CA	71 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 399-1122
Universal Home Care, Inc.	Beverly Hills, CA	111 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 653-9222
Mission Home Health Palm Desert	Palm Desert, CA	8.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(760) 834-8501
Meridian Home Health	San Diego, CA	82 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 999-3068
Glendale Home Inc.	Glendale, CA	104 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(818) 396-9749
Janus Home Health, Inc.	Glendale, CA	105 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(818) 660-6804

Straight-line miles from the center of Cathedral City. 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 Cathedral City

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 34% of the $4,321 monthly median income of Cathedral City 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 Cathedral City: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Cathedral City?

Medicare lists 100 certified agencies whose service area includes Cathedral City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Suncrest Healthcare (5 of 5), Amazing Health Home Care Inc (5 of 5), Suncrest Home Health Services Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Cathedral City?

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 34% of the $4,321 monthly median income of Cathedral City 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 Cathedral City, CA