Home Health Aides in Fort Bragg, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Fort Bragg, CA: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fort Bragg 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

1,667

residents 65 or older (24% of Fort Bragg)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Mendocino County)

2 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fort Bragg ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 1 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.

Fort Bragg has about 1,667 residents aged 65 or older, 39% of whom report a disability.

Fort Bragg compared with Mendocino County and California

Census figure	Fort Bragg	Mendocino County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	38%	33%
Residents 65 or older	24%	25%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	22%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,235	$56,685	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Bragg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brooktrails, CA	22 mi	572	38%
Willits, CA	24 mi	1,482	41%
Ukiah, CA	38 mi	3,228	50%
North Lakeport, CA	54 mi	921	38%
Lakeport, CA	55 mi	1,321	46%
Nice, CA	55 mi	573	40%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Fort Bragg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	165 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Fort Bragg, CA	1.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(707) 961-1234

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Bragg. 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 Fort Bragg

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 31% of the $4,770 monthly median income of Fort Bragg 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 Fort Bragg: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Fort Bragg?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Fort Bragg ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Silverline Staff Home Health (5 of 5), Adventist Health Home Care Services (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Fort Bragg?

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 31% of the $4,770 monthly median income of Fort Bragg 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 Fort Bragg, CA