Home Health Aides in La Quinta, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in La Quinta, CA: the local picture

85

Medicare-certified home health agencies list La Quinta 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

12,242

residents 65 or older (32% of La Quinta)

24%

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

85 Medicare-certified home health agencies list La Quinta 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.

La Quinta has about 12,242 residents aged 65 or older, 24% of whom report a disability.

La Quinta compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	La Quinta	Riverside County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	32%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	28%	42%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,750	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around La Quinta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Indian Wells, CA	4.9 mi	2,759	27%
Indio, CA	6.3 mi	17,133	34%
Bermuda Dunes, CA	6.8 mi	1,513	26%
Palm Desert, CA	8.1 mi	19,598	29%
Coachella, CA	8.2 mi	4,177	38%
Desert Palms, CA	9.3 mi	5,546	34%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving La Quinta

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amazing Health Home Care Inc	Palm Desert, CA	7.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(760) 565-6061
Suncrest Healthcare	Palm Desert, CA	9.0 mi	5 of 5	—	—
Suncrest Home Health Services Inc	Chino, CA	85 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 399-1122
Mission Home Health Palm Desert	Palm Desert, CA	9.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(760) 834-8501
Meridian Home Health	San Diego, CA	77 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 999-3068
Angelicare Home Health Inc	Chino, CA	85 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 464-2273
Brand Home Health Care Inc	Glendale, CA	118 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(747) 215-9133
Noyan Home Health Care Inc.	Glendale, CA	118 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 507-9300

Straight-line miles from the center of La Quinta. 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 La Quinta

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 $6,979 monthly median income of La Quinta 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 La Quinta: common questions

Which home health agencies serve La Quinta?

Medicare lists 85 certified agencies whose service area includes La Quinta ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amazing Health Home Care Inc (5 of 5), Suncrest Healthcare (5 of 5), Suncrest Home Health Services Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in La Quinta?

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 $6,979 monthly median income of La Quinta 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 La Quinta, CA