Home Health Aides in Edwards AFB, 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 Edwards AFB for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Edwards AFB, CA: the local picture
16 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Edwards AFB ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.
Edwards AFB has about 0 residents aged 65 or older.
Edwards AFB compared with Kern County and California
| Census figure | Edwards AFB | Kern County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 12% | 16% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 8.2% | 46% | 44% |
Older residents in towns around Edwards AFB
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boron, CA | 17 mi | 376 | 59% |
| Rosamond, CA | 17 mi | 2,279 | 40% |
| Mojave, CA | 17 mi | 450 | 57% |
| California City, CA | 17 mi | 1,875 | 47% |
| Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | 20,413 | 34% |
| Lake Los Angeles, CA | 21 mi | 1,492 | 38% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Edwards AFB
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Home Health | Valley Village, CA | 58 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 | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (661) 824-0133 |
| Themis Home Health, Inc. | Glendale, CA | 56 mi | 4.5 of 5 | — | (747) 444-1893 |
| Promed Home Health Care, Inc. | Sherman Oaks, CA | 59 mi | 4.5 of 5 | — | (661) 941-2000 |
| First Care Home Health, Inc | La Crescenta, CA | 50 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (747) 224-2724 |
| Get Well Home Health, Inc | Valencia, CA | 50 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 627-7699 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital Valley Continuing Care | Woodland Hills, CA | 64 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 832-7200 |
| Human Touch Home Health Care Agency | Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (661) 726-4200 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Edwards AFB. 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 Edwards AFB
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. 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Home Health Aides in Edwards AFB: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Edwards AFB?
Medicare lists 16 certified agencies whose service area includes Edwards AFB ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Metropolitan Home Health (5 of 5), Dependable Home Health, Inc (4.5 of 5), Themis Home Health, Inc. (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Edwards AFB?
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. 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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