Home Health Aides in Morro Bay, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Morro Bay, CA: the local picture

12

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Morro Bay 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

3,489

residents 65 or older (33% of Morro Bay)

27%

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

12 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Morro Bay 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.

Morro Bay has about 3,489 residents aged 65 or older, 27% of whom report a disability.

Morro Bay compared with San Luis Obispo County and California

Census figure	Morro Bay	San Luis Obispo County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	31%	33%
Residents 65 or older	33%	22%	16%
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	25%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	7.2%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.7%	18%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,147	$80,261	—

Older residents in towns around Morro Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Los Osos, CA	4.8 mi	4,107	22%
California Polytechnic State University, CA	12 mi	6	0.0%
Atascadero, CA	13 mi	5,486	36%
San Luis Obispo, CA	13 mi	7,210	34%
Templeton, CA	16 mi	1,899	25%
Cambria, CA	18 mi	2,690	30%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Morro Bay

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Dignity Health Home Health	Santa Maria, CA	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 739-3830
Guardian Angel Home Care Of San Luis Obispo, LLC	San Luis Obispo, CA	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(248) 678-9078
Aevum Home Health	San Luis Obispo, CA	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 586-3427
Mission Home Health Of Central Coast	Grover Beach, CA	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 927-1212
Compassionate Care Home Health Agency, LLC	Fresno, CA	117 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 432-2003
Always Best Home Health Care, Inc.	Sherman Oaks, CA	162 mi	3 of 5	—	(747) 300-0799
Omega Home Health Care Services, Inc	Lomita, CA	181 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(310) 530-1100
Central Coast Home Health Inc	San Luis Obispo, CA	14 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 543-2244

Straight-line miles from the center of Morro Bay. 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 Morro Bay

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 21% of the $6,929 monthly median income of Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Morro Bay?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Morro Bay ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Dignity Health Home Health (4.5 of 5), Guardian Angel Home Care Of San Luis Obispo, LLC (4 of 5), Aevum Home Health (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Morro Bay?

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 21% of the $6,929 monthly median income of Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay, CA