Home Health Aides in Golden Hills, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Golden Hills, CA: the local picture

62

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Golden Hills 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

2,109

residents 65 or older (21% of Golden Hills)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Kern County)

62 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Golden Hills 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.

Golden Hills has about 2,109 residents aged 65 or older, 26% of whom report a disability.

Golden Hills compared with Kern County and California

Census figure	Golden Hills	Kern County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	37%	33%
Residents 65 or older	21%	12%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,415	$51,607	—

Older residents in towns around Golden Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tehachapi, CA	2.9 mi	1,604	47%
Stallion Springs, CA	9.6 mi	857	28%
Bear Valley Springs, CA	10 mi	1,877	30%
Arvin, CA	19 mi	1,005	41%
Mojave, CA	19 mi	450	57%
Weedpatch, CA	24 mi	302	25%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Golden Hills

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercy-Memorial Home Health	Bakersfield, CA	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(661) 632-5050
Star World Home Health Care Services, Inc.	Van Nuys, CA	65 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 994-2224
Millennium Healthcare Services, Inc	Montrose, CA	66 mi	5 of 5	—	(818) 493-9999
Metropolitan Home Health	Valley Village, CA	67 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	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(661) 824-0133
Americare Home Health, Inc	Van Nuys, CA	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 881-0005
Promed Home Health Care, Inc.	Sherman Oaks, CA	68 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(661) 941-2000
Neogen Care Corp	Sherman Oaks, CA	68 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 396-6818

Straight-line miles from the center of Golden Hills. 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 Golden Hills

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 25% of the $5,951 monthly median income of Golden Hills 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 Golden Hills: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Golden Hills?

Medicare lists 62 certified agencies whose service area includes Golden Hills ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Mercy-Memorial Home Health (5 of 5), Star World Home Health Care Services, Inc. (5 of 5), Millennium Healthcare Services, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Golden Hills?

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 25% of the $5,951 monthly median income of Golden Hills 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 Golden Hills, CA