Home Health Aides in Lakewood, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lakewood, CA: the local picture

320

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lakewood 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

12,236

residents 65 or older (15% of Lakewood)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)

320 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lakewood 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.

Lakewood has about 12,236 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.

Lakewood compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Lakewood	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	33%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	37%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,929	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Lakewood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Artesia, CA	2.8 mi	2,866	41%
Bellflower, CA	2.8 mi	9,593	38%
Hawaiian Gardens, CA	3.0 mi	2,281	48%
Cerritos, CA	3.3 mi	12,687	28%
Signal Hill, CA	4.1 mi	1,443	21%
Paramount, CA	4.4 mi	5,236	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lakewood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Care Excellence Health Services, Inc	Cerritos, CA	3.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 860-3424
Excell Home Care Inc	Paramount, CA	4.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 988-3370
Reliance Home Health Services	Paramount, CA	4.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 630-8783
Livingstone Home Health Services, Inc	Buena Park, CA	7.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 994-6329
A-1 Home Health Care	Huntington Beach, CA	9.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 375-8900
Specialized Home Health Services	Costa Mesa, CA	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 500-3929
Western States Homehealth Care Agency, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(310) 672-4581
Prime Nursing Services	Los Angeles, CA	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(213) 380-9991

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakewood. 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 Lakewood

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 26% of the $5,661 monthly median income of Lakewood 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 Lakewood: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lakewood?

Medicare lists 320 certified agencies whose service area includes Lakewood ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Home Care Excellence Health Services, Inc (5 of 5), Excell Home Care Inc (5 of 5), Reliance Home Health Services (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lakewood?

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 26% of the $5,661 monthly median income of Lakewood 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 Lakewood, CA