Home Health Aides in Fortuna Foothills, AZ

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Fortuna Foothills, AZ: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fortuna Foothills ZIP codes in their service area

$17.51

median hourly wage of home care aides in Arizona (BLS, May 2025)

13,101

residents 65 or older (45% of Fortuna Foothills)

34%

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

7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fortuna Foothills 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 Arizona earn a median $17.51 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $16.14 and $18.57.

Fortuna Foothills has about 13,101 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of whom report a disability.

Fortuna Foothills compared with Yuma County and Arizona

Census figure	Fortuna Foothills	Yuma County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	32%
Residents 65 or older	45%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	5.1%	2.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	55%	26%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,122	$48,331	—

Older residents in towns around Fortuna Foothills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wellton, AZ	11 mi	1,316	34%
Yuma, AZ	12 mi	17,623	37%
Avenue B and C, AZ	16 mi	750	41%
Somerton, AZ	18 mi	1,625	24%
San Luis, AZ	22 mi	3,760	35%
Holtville, CA	58 mi	991	31%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Fortuna Foothills

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Yuma, AZ	6.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 341-1300
Palmeira Home Healthcare	Phoenix, AZ	149 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 456-4400
Acacia Home Health, Inc.	Yuma, AZ	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 726-9163
Enhabit Home Health	Yuma, AZ	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 239-6500
Caring Touch Home Care, LLC	Yuma, AZ	15 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 783-2188
Unicare Healthcare, Inc	Yuma, AZ	15 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 276-3507
Angels Of Care	Scottsdale, AZ	159 mi	not rated	nursing, speech therapy	(480) 839-2200

Straight-line miles from the center of Fortuna Foothills. 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 Fortuna Foothills

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,177 monthly median income of Fortuna Foothills households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Fortuna Foothills: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Fortuna Foothills?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Fortuna Foothills ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Palmeira Home Healthcare (4.5 of 5), Acacia Home Health, Inc. (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Fortuna Foothills?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,177 monthly median income of Fortuna Foothills households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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.