Home Health Aides in Channel Islands Beach, CA

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Channel Islands Beach, CA: the local picture

151

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Channel Islands Beach 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

539

residents 65 or older (20% of Channel Islands Beach)

14%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ventura County)

151 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Channel Islands Beach 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 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.

Channel Islands Beach has about 539 residents aged 65 or older, 14% of whom report a disability.

Channel Islands Beach compared with Ventura County and California

Census figure	Channel Islands Beach	Ventura County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	8.8%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	38%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,788	$81,454	—

Older residents in towns around Channel Islands Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Port Hueneme, CA	1.5 mi	3,307	50%
Oxnard, CA	2.4 mi	24,555	37%
El Rio, CA	6.7 mi	676	29%
Ventura, CA	7.0 mi	20,489	33%
Camarillo, CA	12 mi	16,110	32%
Santa Paula, CA	16 mi	4,557	41%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Channel Islands Beach

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Las Posas Home Health Services	Camarillo, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 484-7284
Buena Vista Palliative Care & Home Health	Thousand Oaks, CA	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 676-1453
West Coast Nursing Ventura Inc	Thousand Oaks, CA	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 496-0900
Intra Care Home Health Sfv Inc.	Calabasas, CA	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 609-8884
Access Tlc Home Health Care	San Fernando, CA	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 551-1900
Universal Home Care, Inc.	Beverly Hills, CA	49 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 653-9222
Life Of Hope Home Health	Glendale, CA	55 mi	5 of 5	—	—
Millennium Healthcare Services, Inc	Montrose, CA	57 mi	5 of 5	—	(818) 493-9999

Straight-line miles from the center of Channel Islands Beach. 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 Channel Islands Beach

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 $5,649 monthly median income of Channel Islands Beach 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 Channel Islands Beach: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Channel Islands Beach?

Medicare lists 151 certified agencies whose service area includes Channel Islands Beach ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Las Posas Home Health Services (5 of 5), Buena Vista Palliative Care & Home Health (5 of 5), West Coast Nursing Ventura Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Channel Islands Beach?

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 $5,649 monthly median income of Channel Islands Beach 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.