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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Mecca, CA: the local picture

28

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Mecca 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

894

residents 65 or older (12% of Mecca)

45%

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

28 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Mecca ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

Mecca has about 894 residents aged 65 or older, 45% of whom report a disability.

Mecca compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Mecca	Riverside County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	87%	42%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$22,482	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Mecca

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oasis, CA	4.9 mi	232	53%
Coachella, CA	9.1 mi	4,177	38%
North Shore, CA	9.8 mi	366	19%
La Quinta, CA	13 mi	12,242	24%
Indio, CA	15 mi	17,133	34%
Bermuda Dunes, CA	17 mi	1,513	26%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Mecca

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Suncrest Home Health Services Inc	Chino, CA	98 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 399-1122
Mission Home Health Palm Desert	Palm Desert, CA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(760) 834-8501
Compliance Home Health Care Services, Inc.	San Bernardino, CA	81 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(909) 747-9355
Resolute Home Health Care Inc.	Glendale, CA	132 mi	4.5 of 5	—	—
N & D Healthcare Services Inc	Pasadena, CA	123 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(866) 554-2447
Grandcare Home Health Services	Pasadena, CA	123 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 554-2447
Elite Home Health Group	Los Angeles, CA	129 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 349-6002
Care Dimensions Of The Desert	Palm Desert, CA	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(760) 444-0699

Straight-line miles from the center of Mecca. 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 Mecca

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 78% of the $1,874 monthly median income of Mecca 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 Mecca: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Mecca?

Medicare lists 28 certified agencies whose service area includes Mecca ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Suncrest Home Health Services Inc (5 of 5), Mission Home Health Palm Desert (4.5 of 5), Compliance Home Health Care Services, Inc. (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Mecca?

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 78% of the $1,874 monthly median income of Mecca 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 Mecca, CA