Home Health Aides in Larkfield-Wikiup, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Larkfield-Wikiup, CA: the local picture

34

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Larkfield-Wikiup 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

1,950

residents 65 or older (22% of Larkfield-Wikiup)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Sonoma County)

34 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Larkfield-Wikiup 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.

Larkfield-Wikiup has about 1,950 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

Larkfield-Wikiup compared with Sonoma County and California

Census figure	Larkfield-Wikiup	Sonoma County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	28%	33%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	28%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.6%	8.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	27%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,583	$78,329	—

Older residents in towns around Larkfield-Wikiup

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Windsor, CA	3.6 mi	4,560	28%
Santa Rosa, CA	5.3 mi	33,650	31%
Forestville, CA	7.7 mi	932	28%
Sebastopol, CA	8.8 mi	2,076	26%
Healdsburg, CA	9.7 mi	2,541	21%
Calistoga, CA	10 mi	1,287	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Larkfield-Wikiup

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	66 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	80 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
St Joseph Home Health	Milpitas, CA	88 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 244-5488
Advanced Home Health Northbay, Inc	Santa Rosa, CA	2.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 705-4950
Vision Home Health Care	Concord, CA	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 795-1632
Baypoint Home Health, Inc	Alameda, CA	58 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 392-7751
Healthflex Home Health Services	Oakland, CA	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 553-1900
Blc Homehealth Inc	San Leandro, CA	64 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 612-8541

Straight-line miles from the center of Larkfield-Wikiup. 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 Larkfield-Wikiup

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 22% of the $6,715 monthly median income of Larkfield-Wikiup 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 Larkfield-Wikiup: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Larkfield-Wikiup?

Medicare lists 34 certified agencies whose service area includes Larkfield-Wikiup ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc (5 of 5), Silverline Staff Home Health (5 of 5), St Joseph Home Health (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Larkfield-Wikiup?

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 22% of the $6,715 monthly median income of Larkfield-Wikiup 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 Larkfield-Wikiup, CA