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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Cottonwood, CA: the local picture

13

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Cottonwood 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

920

residents 65 or older (12% of Cottonwood)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Shasta County)

13 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Cottonwood ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Cottonwood has about 920 residents aged 65 or older, 44% of whom report a disability.

Cottonwood compared with Shasta County and California

Census figure	Cottonwood	Shasta County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	39%	33%
Residents 65 or older	12%	22%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.1%	7.8%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,466	$55,167	—

Older residents in towns around Cottonwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Anderson, CA	4.2 mi	1,936	54%
Lake California, CA	6.0 mi	745	29%
Happy Valley, CA	7.5 mi	1,431	37%
Redding, CA	13 mi	18,907	40%
Palo Cedro, CA	13 mi	799	35%
Red Bluff, CA	15 mi	2,135	37%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Cottonwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St. Elizabeth Comm Hosp Hha	Red Bluff, CA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 245-4040
Butte Home Health And Hospice	Chico, CA	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 895-0462
Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc	Redding, CA	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(530) 824-1799
Mercy Home Care	Redding, CA	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 245-4040
Medical Home Care Professionals	Redding, CA	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 226-5577
Mission Home Health Of Redding	Redding, CA	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 605-3731
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Northern California, Inc	Yuba City, CA	96 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 755-9600
Interim Healthcare	Redding, CA	11 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 221-1212

Straight-line miles from the center of Cottonwood. 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 Cottonwood

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 $5,539 monthly median income of Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Cottonwood?

Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes Cottonwood ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include St. Elizabeth Comm Hosp Hha (4.5 of 5), Butte Home Health And Hospice (4.5 of 5), Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Cottonwood?

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 $5,539 monthly median income of Cottonwood 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.

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