Home Health Aides in Lucerne Valley, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lucerne Valley, CA: the local picture

32

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lucerne Valley 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

1,214

residents 65 or older (20% of Lucerne Valley)

64%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in San Bernardino County)

32 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lucerne Valley 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.

Lucerne Valley has about 1,214 residents aged 65 or older, 64% of whom report a disability.

Lucerne Valley compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Lucerne Valley	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	64%	37%	33%
Residents 65 or older	20%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	44%	44%

Older residents in towns around Lucerne Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Big Bear Lake, CA	14 mi	1,082	17%
Big Bear City, CA	14 mi	2,720	30%
Apple Valley, CA	19 mi	13,919	44%
Running Springs, CA	20 mi	844	29%
Lake Arrowhead, CA	20 mi	2,719	27%
Spring Valley Lake, CA	21 mi	1,729	44%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lucerne Valley

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Affinity Home Health Care Services, Inc	Riverside, CA	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(951) 785-1287
Bright Light Home Health	Rancho Cucamonga, CA	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 481-8040
Optima Care Home Health Services Inc	Ontario, CA	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 626-8020
Providence Home Health High Desert	Hesperia, CA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 984-0400
Sigma Home Health Care, Inc	Glendale, CA	79 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 551-1141
Divine Mercy Home Health Care, Inc	Glendale, CA	79 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 551-0079
Imperial Home Health	Victorville, CA	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(760) 951-6688
Kindcare Home Health, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	84 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(213) 908-5505

Straight-line miles from the center of Lucerne Valley. 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 Lucerne Valley

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. 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 Lucerne Valley: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lucerne Valley?

Medicare lists 32 certified agencies whose service area includes Lucerne Valley ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Affinity Home Health Care Services, Inc (4.5 of 5), Bright Light Home Health (4.5 of 5), Optima Care Home Health Services Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lucerne Valley?

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. 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 Lucerne Valley, CA