Home Health Aides in China Lake Acres, CA
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in China Lake Acres for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in China Lake Acres, CA: the local picture
60 Medicare-certified home health agencies list China Lake Acres 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.
China Lake Acres has about 392 residents aged 65 or older, 35% of whom report a disability.
China Lake Acres compared with Kern County and California
| Census figure | China Lake Acres | Kern County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 37% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 12% | 16% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 23% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 26% | 15% | 12% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 9.7% | 46% | 44% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $28,795 | $51,607 | — |
Older residents in towns around China Lake Acres
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest, CA | 5.8 mi | 3,494 | 37% |
| California City, CA | 35 mi | 1,875 | 47% |
| Wofford Heights, CA | 40 mi | 787 | 25% |
| Lake Isabella, CA | 40 mi | 757 | 37% |
| Boron, CA | 43 mi | 376 | 59% |
| Mojave, CA | 49 mi | 450 | 57% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving China Lake Acres
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V & V Home Health Inc | Glendale, CA | 108 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 918-1592 |
| Metropolitan Home Health | Valley Village, CA | 108 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 508-5801 |
| Dependable Home Health, Inc | Mojave, CA | 47 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (661) 824-0133 |
| Brand Home Health Care Inc | Glendale, CA | 106 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (747) 215-9133 |
| Resolute Home Health Care Inc. | Glendale, CA | 107 mi | 4.5 of 5 | — | — |
| Noyan Home Health Care Inc. | Glendale, CA | 107 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 507-9300 |
| Janus Home Health, Inc. | Glendale, CA | 108 mi | 4.5 of 5 | — | (818) 660-6804 |
| Themis Home Health, Inc. | Glendale, CA | 108 mi | 4.5 of 5 | — | (747) 444-1893 |
Straight-line miles from the center of China Lake Acres. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in China Lake Acres
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 61% of the $2,400 monthly median income of China Lake Acres 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.
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.
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Home Health Aides in China Lake Acres: common questions
Which home health agencies serve China Lake Acres?
Medicare lists 60 certified agencies whose service area includes China Lake Acres ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include V & V Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Metropolitan Home Health (5 of 5), Dependable Home Health, Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in China Lake Acres?
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 61% of the $2,400 monthly median income of China Lake Acres 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 (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.
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