Home Health Aides in Laguna Beach, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Laguna Beach, CA: the local picture

85

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Laguna Beach 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

6,831

residents 65 or older (30% of Laguna Beach)

20%

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

85 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Laguna Beach 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.

Laguna Beach has about 6,831 residents aged 65 or older, 20% of whom report a disability.

Laguna Beach compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Laguna Beach	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	29%	33%
Residents 65 or older	30%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$130,223	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Laguna Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Aliso Viejo, CA	3.1 mi	6,024	29%
Laguna Niguel, CA	3.6 mi	14,372	22%
Laguna Hills, CA	5.0 mi	6,169	26%
Laguna Woods, CA	5.1 mi	14,373	33%
Dana Point, CA	6.1 mi	7,300	26%
San Juan Capistrano, CA	6.8 mi	7,561	29%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Laguna Beach

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Acacia Hh&P Of Southern California, LLC	Irvine, CA	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(949) 335-5515
Livingstone Home Health Services, Inc	Buena Park, CA	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 994-6329
Excell Home Care Inc	Paramount, CA	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 988-3370
V & V Home Health Inc	Glendale, CA	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 918-1592
Acacia Home Health Services	Glendale, CA	53 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 241-2200
Be Healthy Home Health Care, Inc	Mission Hills, CA	64 mi	5 of 5	—	(818) 798-5530
Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc	Newport Beach, CA	8.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(949) 250-0133
Hoag Home Health	Newport Beach, CA	8.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 560-8177

Straight-line miles from the center of Laguna Beach. 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 Laguna Beach

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 13% of the $10,852 monthly median income of Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Laguna Beach?

Medicare lists 85 certified agencies whose service area includes Laguna Beach ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Acacia Hh&P Of Southern California, LLC (5 of 5), Livingstone Home Health Services, Inc (5 of 5), Excell Home Care Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Laguna Beach?

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 13% of the $10,852 monthly median income of Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach, CA