Home Health Aides in Freedom, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Freedom, CA: the local picture

17

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Freedom 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

454

residents 65 or older (14% of Freedom)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Santa Cruz County)

17 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Freedom 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.

Freedom has about 454 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.

Freedom compared with Santa Cruz County and California

Census figure	Freedom	Santa Cruz County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	33%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.6%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	58%	34%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,875	$85,666	—

Older residents in towns around Freedom

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Amesti, CA	1.5 mi	599	24%
Watsonville, CA	1.7 mi	6,713	40%
Interlaken, CA	3.3 mi	1,199	38%
Pajaro, CA	4.0 mi	399	22%
Rio del Mar, CA	5.1 mi	2,352	22%
Las Lomas, CA	6.1 mi	264	37%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Freedom

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Helenium Home Health, Inc.	San Jose, CA	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 326-2971
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	42 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Healing Touch Of California Home Health Agency Inc	Gilroy, CA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 848-3900
Premier Home Health Providers Inc.	San Jose, CA	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 286-1199
South Springs Home Health Care	San Jose, CA	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 883-4460
Best Home Health Providers, Inc	Hayward, CA	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 783-1274
21ST Century Home Health Services Inc.	Burlingame, CA	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 801-2651
Prohealth Home Care, Inc	San Jose, CA	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 451-9055

Straight-line miles from the center of Freedom. 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 Freedom

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 48% of the $3,073 monthly median income of Freedom 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 Freedom: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Freedom?

Medicare lists 17 certified agencies whose service area includes Freedom ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Helenium Home Health, Inc. (5 of 5), Silverline Staff Home Health (5 of 5), Healing Touch Of California Home Health Agency Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Freedom?

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 48% of the $3,073 monthly median income of Freedom 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 Freedom, CA