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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Cutten, CA: the local picture

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Medicare-certified home health agencies list Cutten 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

706

residents 65 or older (20% of Cutten)

44%

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

Medicare's file lists no certified home health agency serving Cutten ZIP codes. Families here usually hire an aide directly or ask a hospital discharge planner which agencies travel to the area.

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.

Cutten has about 706 residents aged 65 or older, 44% of whom report a disability.

Cutten compared with Humboldt County and California

Census figure	Cutten	Humboldt County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	29%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.2%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	11%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,595	$57,764	—

Older residents in towns around Cutten

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Myrtletown, CA	1.7 mi	1,218	37%
Bayview, CA	1.8 mi	592	37%
Eureka, CA	2.3 mi	4,340	37%
Pine Hills, CA	2.4 mi	934	38%
Humboldt Hill, CA	4.1 mi	736	31%
Arcata, CA	7.6 mi	2,643	27%

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 Cutten

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 18% of the $7,966 monthly median income of Cutten 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 Cutten: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Cutten?

Medicare’s file lists none for Cutten ZIP codes. Ask the hospital discharge planner or your doctor which agencies travel to you, or hire an aide directly.

How much does home health aides cost in Cutten?

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 18% of the $7,966 monthly median income of Cutten 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 Cutten, CA