Home Health Aides in Lemon Grove, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lemon Grove, CA: the local picture

83

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lemon Grove 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

4,042

residents 65 or older (15% of Lemon Grove)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in San Diego County)

83 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lemon Grove 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.

Lemon Grove has about 4,042 residents aged 65 or older, 40% of whom report a disability.

Lemon Grove compared with San Diego County and California

Census figure	Lemon Grove	San Diego County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	31%	33%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	9.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	38%	37%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,990	$78,324	—

Older residents in towns around Lemon Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
La Presa, CA	2.3 mi	5,288	36%
La Mesa, CA	2.6 mi	9,437	31%
Spring Valley, CA	3.4 mi	4,345	32%
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, CA	4.4 mi	4,223	30%
Bonita, CA	4.5 mi	3,158	24%
National City, CA	5.9 mi	8,905	37%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lemon Grove

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Health Plus Home Health Care Inc	San Diego, CA	6.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(619) 223-2779
Absolute Home Health Inc	San Diego, CA	7.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 541-2000
Advantage Health Systems	San Diego, CA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 433-0469
Archer Health Inc	Carlsbad, CA	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 689-5049
Bonita Homecare Inc	Chula Vista, CA	6.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(619) 746-6978
Meridian Home Health	San Diego, CA	7.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 999-3068
Kiwi Home Health	San Diego, CA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(747) 477-1578
Advanced Home Health San Diego Inc	San Diego, CA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 673-8880

Straight-line miles from the center of Lemon Grove. 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 Lemon Grove

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 $5,083 monthly median income of Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lemon Grove?

Medicare lists 83 certified agencies whose service area includes Lemon Grove ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Health Plus Home Health Care Inc (5 of 5), Absolute Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Advantage Health Systems (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lemon Grove?

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 $5,083 monthly median income of Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove, CA