Home Health Aides in Fountain Valley, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Fountain Valley, CA: the local picture

268

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fountain Valley 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

11,640

residents 65 or older (21% of Fountain Valley)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

268 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fountain Valley ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Fountain Valley has about 11,640 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

Fountain Valley compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Fountain Valley	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	33%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	48%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,110	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Fountain Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Midway City, CA	3.1 mi	1,391	50%
Huntington Beach, CA	3.2 mi	37,904	26%
Westminster, CA	3.8 mi	17,302	37%
Costa Mesa, CA	3.8 mi	14,577	32%
Santa Ana, CA	4.3 mi	35,609	31%
Garden Grove, CA	4.7 mi	26,708	35%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Fountain Valley

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Stable Home Health, Inc	Fountain Valley, CA	0.1 mi	5 of 5	—	(714) 248-1269
Specialized Home Health Services	Costa Mesa, CA	3.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 500-3929
1 & 1 Home Health, Inc	Westminster, CA	3.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 940-7659
24/7 Care At Home - Home Health	Westminster, CA	3.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 622-5334
A-1 Home Health Care	Huntington Beach, CA	5.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 375-8900
Big Vine Home Health Services, Inc	Stanton, CA	6.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 622-8338
Acacia Hh&P Of Southern California, LLC	Irvine, CA	7.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(949) 335-5515
Good People Home Health, Inc.	Fullerton, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 750-9980

Straight-line miles from the center of Fountain Valley. 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 Fountain Valley

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 21% of the $7,093 monthly median income of Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Fountain Valley?

Medicare lists 268 certified agencies whose service area includes Fountain Valley ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Stable Home Health, Inc (5 of 5), Specialized Home Health Services (5 of 5), 1 & 1 Home Health, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Fountain Valley?

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 21% of the $7,093 monthly median income of Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley, CA