East Porterville, California

Home Health Aides in East Porterville, 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 East Porterville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in East Porterville, CA: the local picture

63
Medicare-certified home health agencies list East Porterville 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
487
residents 65 or older (9.6% of East Porterville)
26%
of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Tulare County)

63 Medicare-certified home health agencies list East Porterville 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.

East Porterville has about 487 residents aged 65 or older, 26% of whom report a disability.

East Porterville compared with Tulare County and California

Census figureEast PortervilleTulare CountyCalifornia
Residents 65+ with a disability26%38%33%
Residents 65 or older9.6%12%16%
Residents 85 or older1.4%1.3%1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone5.8%20%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.8%14%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home80%50%44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$80,652$55,844—

Older residents in towns around East Porterville

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Porterville, CA3.3 mi7,71335%
Strathmore, CA7.9 mi13162%
Lindsay, CA12 mi1,34856%
Exeter, CA19 mi1,42834%
Tipton, CA19 mi13361%
Pixley, CA19 mi24257%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving East Porterville

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Ardent Home Health Of FresnoFresno, CA69 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides(559) 408-5945
St Luke Home Health Care, IncGlendale, CA139 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(818) 956-9878
First Signature Home Health Care, Inc.Glendale, CA139 mi5 of 5—(760) 254-8460
Silverline Staff Home HealthFremont, CA195 mi5 of 5—(925) 476-5350
1ST Choice Home Healthcare Fresno IncFresno, CA69 mi4.5 of 5——
Arming Home Health, IncSan Fernando, CA126 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(818) 361-4000
Janus Home Health, Inc.Glendale, CA139 mi4.5 of 5—(818) 660-6804
Noyan Home Health Care Inc.Glendale, CA139 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(818) 507-9300

Straight-line miles from the center of East Porterville. 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 East Porterville

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 22% of the $6,721 monthly median income of East Porterville 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 East Porterville: common questions

Which home health agencies serve East Porterville?

Medicare lists 63 certified agencies whose service area includes East Porterville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Ardent Home Health Of Fresno (5 of 5), St Luke Home Health Care, Inc (5 of 5), First Signature Home Health Care, Inc. (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in East Porterville?

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 22% of the $6,721 monthly median income of East Porterville 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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