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

Local figures

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

163

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lake Elsinore 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

7,200

residents 65 or older (9.9% of Lake Elsinore)

34%

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

163 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lake Elsinore 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.

Lake Elsinore has about 7,200 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of whom report a disability.

Lake Elsinore compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Lake Elsinore	Riverside County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	9.9%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.9%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	40%	42%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,223	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Elsinore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lakeland Village, CA	3.1 mi	1,218	33%
Meadowbrook, CA	4.0 mi	250	49%
Canyon Lake, CA	4.1 mi	2,902	29%
Wildomar, CA	6.5 mi	5,471	38%
Good Hope, CA	6.7 mi	988	48%
Menifee, CA	8.7 mi	19,236	39%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lake Elsinore

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Destiny Home Health Agency, Inc	Moreno Valley, CA	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(951) 242-1365
Advantage Health Systems	Riverside, CA	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(951) 686-0003
Specialized Home Health Services	Costa Mesa, CA	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 500-3929
Archer Health Inc	Carlsbad, CA	36 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 689-5049
V & V Home Health Inc	Glendale, CA	62 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 918-1592
Millennium Healthcare Services, Inc	Montrose, CA	63 mi	5 of 5	—	(818) 493-9999
Health Plus Home Health Care Inc	San Diego, CA	64 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(619) 223-2779
Valley Care Home Health Services, Inc	Temecula, CA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(951) 676-6438

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Elsinore. 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 Lake Elsinore

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 19% of the $7,519 monthly median income of Lake Elsinore 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 Elsinore: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lake Elsinore?

Medicare lists 163 certified agencies whose service area includes Lake Elsinore ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Destiny Home Health Agency, Inc (5 of 5), Advantage Health Systems (5 of 5), Specialized Home Health Services (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lake Elsinore?

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 19% of the $7,519 monthly median income of Lake Elsinore 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 Elsinore, CA