Home Health Aides in North Fork, CA
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in North Fork for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in North Fork, CA: the local picture
13 Medicare-certified home health agencies list North Fork 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.
North Fork has about 1,218 residents aged 65 or older, 30% of whom report a disability.
North Fork compared with Madera County and California
| Census figure | North Fork | Madera County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 39% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 41% | 14% | 16% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 14% | 21% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 17% | 14% | 12% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 6.4% | 46% | 44% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $80,697 | $64,480 | — |
Older residents in towns around North Fork
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhurst, CA | 9.4 mi | 1,657 | 37% |
| Coarsegold, CA | 9.9 mi | 1,230 | 31% |
| Auberry, CA | 11 mi | 865 | 42% |
| Yosemite Lakes, CA | 14 mi | 1,176 | 36% |
| Bonadelle Ranchos, CA | 28 mi | 828 | 27% |
| Madera Ranchos, CA | 29 mi | 777 | 44% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving North Fork
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardent Home Health Of Fresno | Fresno, CA | 31 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (559) 408-5945 |
| St Mary's Home Health Services, Inc | Fresno, CA | 33 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (559) 221-9919 |
| Community Home Care | Fresno, CA | 31 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (559) 459-1615 |
| Valley Regional Home Health, Inc | Fresno, CA | 31 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (559) 554-4772 |
| United Home Health | Manteca, CA | 101 mi | 3.5 of 5 | — | (209) 921-3890 |
| Omnia Healthcare, LLC | Clovis, CA | 31 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (559) 772-4673 |
| Gentle Care Homehealth | Fresno, CA | 31 mi | 3 of 5 | — | — |
| Compassionate Care Home Health Agency, LLC | Fresno, CA | 33 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (559) 432-2003 |
Straight-line miles from the center of North Fork. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in North Fork
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 22% of the $6,725 monthly median income of North Fork 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.
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.
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Home Health Aides in North Fork: common questions
Which home health agencies serve North Fork?
Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes North Fork ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Ardent Home Health Of Fresno (5 of 5), St Mary's Home Health Services, Inc (4 of 5), Community Home Care (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in North Fork?
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 22% of the $6,725 monthly median income of North Fork 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.
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