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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Montara, CA: the local picture

22

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Montara 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

926

residents 65 or older (32% of Montara)

21%

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

22 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Montara ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Montara has about 926 residents aged 65 or older, 21% of whom report a disability.

Montara compared with San Mateo County and California

Census figure	Montara	San Mateo County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	28%	33%
Residents 65 or older	32%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.4%	9.0%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$177,847	$103,766	—

Older residents in towns around Montara

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Moss Beach, CA	2.4 mi	747	27%
El Granada, CA	2.8 mi	1,140	15%
Pacifica, CA	4.1 mi	7,612	23%
Millbrae, CA	6.1 mi	4,599	27%
Half Moon Bay, CA	6.3 mi	2,629	29%
San Bruno, CA	6.3 mi	7,596	30%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Montara

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alphacare Home Health	San Bruno, CA	6.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 826-3375
21ST Century Home Health Services Inc.	Burlingame, CA	7.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 801-2651
Amedisys Home Health Care	Burlingame, CA	7.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(650) 344-4020
Home Health Bay Area Inc.	Daly City, CA	9.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 590-8300
Palmeira Home Health	San Francisco, CA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(844) 472-5634
Health Link Home Health Agency	San Francisco, CA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 664-5500
Healthflex Home Health Services	Oakland, CA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 553-1900
Best Home Health Providers, Inc	Hayward, CA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 783-1274

Straight-line miles from the center of Montara. 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 Montara

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 10% of the $14,821 monthly median income of Montara 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 Montara: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Montara?

Medicare lists 22 certified agencies whose service area includes Montara ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Alphacare Home Health (4.5 of 5), 21ST Century Home Health Services Inc. (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Montara?

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 10% of the $14,821 monthly median income of Montara 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 Montara, CA