Home Health Aides in Lake California, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lake California, CA: the local picture

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Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lake California 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

745

residents 65 or older (20% of Lake California)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Shasta County)

Medicare's file lists no certified home health agency serving Lake California ZIP codes. Families here usually hire an aide directly or ask a hospital discharge planner which agencies travel to the area.

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.

Lake California has about 745 residents aged 65 or older, 29% of whom report a disability.

Lake California compared with Shasta County and California

Census figure	Lake California	Shasta County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	39%	33%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	28%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.0%	7.8%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,333	$55,167	—

Older residents in towns around Lake California

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cottonwood, CA	6.0 mi	920	44%
Anderson, CA	7.8 mi	1,936	54%
Red Bluff, CA	13 mi	2,135	37%
Happy Valley, CA	13 mi	1,431	37%
Palo Cedro, CA	14 mi	799	35%
Redding, CA	17 mi	18,907	40%

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 Lake California

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 36% of the $4,028 monthly median income of Lake California 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 Lake California: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lake California?

Medicare’s file lists none for Lake California ZIP codes. Ask the hospital discharge planner or your doctor which agencies travel to you, or hire an aide directly.

How much does home health aides cost in Lake California?

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 36% of the $4,028 monthly median income of Lake California 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 Lake California, CA