Home Health Aides in Desert Hot Springs, CA

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Desert Hot Springs, CA: the local picture

105

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Desert Hot Springs 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

4,303

residents 65 or older (13% of Desert Hot Springs)

43%

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

105 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Desert Hot Springs ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.

Desert Hot Springs has about 4,303 residents aged 65 or older, 43% of whom report a disability.

Desert Hot Springs compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Desert Hot Springs	Riverside County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	53%	42%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,093	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Desert Hot Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Garnet, CA	4.5 mi	870	32%
Desert Edge, CA	6.3 mi	1,752	30%
Morongo Valley, CA	8.0 mi	680	48%
Cathedral City, CA	9.6 mi	9,923	32%
Palm Springs, CA	11 mi	15,917	29%
Yucca Valley, CA	13 mi	4,557	42%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Desert Hot Springs

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Suncrest Healthcare	Palm Desert, CA	18 mi	5 of 5	—	—
Amazing Health Home Care Inc	Palm Desert, CA	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(760) 565-6061
Destiny Home Health Agency, Inc	Moreno Valley, CA	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(951) 242-1365
Suncrest Home Health Services Inc	Chino, CA	66 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 399-1122
Caring 4 You Home Health Inc	Burbank, CA	104 mi	5 of 5	—	—
Be Healthy Home Health Care, Inc	Mission Hills, CA	112 mi	5 of 5	—	(818) 798-5530
Coastline Home Healthcare, Inc	Mission Hills, CA	112 mi	5 of 5	—	(323) 210-7569
Mission Home Health Palm Desert	Palm Desert, CA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(760) 834-8501

Straight-line miles from the center of Desert Hot Springs. 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 Desert Hot Springs

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 45% of the $3,258 monthly median income of Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Desert Hot Springs?

Medicare lists 105 certified agencies whose service area includes Desert Hot Springs ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Suncrest Healthcare (5 of 5), Amazing Health Home Care Inc (5 of 5), Destiny Home Health Agency, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Desert Hot Springs?

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 45% of the $3,258 monthly median income of Desert Hot Springs 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.