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

Local figures

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

177

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Laguna Woods 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

14,373

residents 65 or older (83% of Laguna Woods)

33%

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

177 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Laguna Woods ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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 Woods has about 14,373 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.

Laguna Woods compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Laguna Woods	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	29%	33%
Residents 65 or older	83%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	18%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	30%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,636	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Laguna Woods

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Aliso Viejo, CA	2.3 mi	6,024	29%
Laguna Hills, CA	2.4 mi	6,169	26%
Mission Viejo, CA	4.3 mi	20,905	27%
Lake Forest, CA	4.3 mi	12,776	26%
Laguna Beach, CA	5.1 mi	6,831	20%
Irvine, CA	5.2 mi	33,599	26%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Laguna Woods

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St. Rose Of Lima Healthcare Provider, Inc.	Lake Forest, CA	3.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 777-5931
Acacia Hh&P Of Southern California, LLC	Irvine, CA	7.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(949) 335-5515
24/7 Care At Home - Home Health	Westminster, CA	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 622-5334
Good People Home Health, Inc.	Fullerton, CA	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 750-9980
Livingstone Home Health Services, Inc	Buena Park, CA	24 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	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 988-3370
Ace Home Health, Inc.	Los Angeles, CA	45 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(213) 383-9678
Acacia Home Health Services	Glendale, CA	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 241-2200

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

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 29% of the $5,053 monthly median income of Laguna Woods 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 Woods: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Laguna Woods?

Medicare lists 177 certified agencies whose service area includes Laguna Woods ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include St. Rose Of Lima Healthcare Provider, Inc. (5 of 5), Acacia Hh&P Of Southern California, LLC (5 of 5), 24/7 Care At Home - Home Health (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Laguna Woods?

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 29% of the $5,053 monthly median income of Laguna Woods 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 Woods, CA