Home Health Aides in Old Stine, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Old Stine, CA: the local picture

146

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Old Stine 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

399

residents 65 or older (11% of Old Stine)

39%

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

146 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Old Stine 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.

Old Stine has about 399 residents aged 65 or older, 39% of whom report a disability.

Old Stine compared with Kern County and California

Census figure	Old Stine	Kern County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	37%	33%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	32%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,198	$51,607	—

Older residents in towns around Old Stine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bakersfield, CA	0.6 mi	46,672	37%
Benton Park, CA	1.0 mi	559	55%
Rexland Acres, CA	4.1 mi	202	26%
Greenacres, CA	4.7 mi	785	44%
La Cresta, CA	4.7 mi	1,051	46%
Potomac Park, CA	4.7 mi	718	41%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Old Stine

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercy-Memorial Home Health	Bakersfield, CA	3.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(661) 632-5050
Hamlin Home Health Care Inc	La Crescenta, CA	90 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(747) 264-1994
Millennium Healthcare Services, Inc	Montrose, CA	91 mi	5 of 5	—	(818) 493-9999
V & V Home Health Inc	Glendale, CA	95 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 918-1592
St Luke Home Health Care, Inc	Glendale, CA	95 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 956-9878
First Signature Home Health Care, Inc.	Glendale, CA	95 mi	5 of 5	—	(760) 254-8460
Good Life Home Health Care Services, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	96 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 478-9471
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Lodi, CA	230 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 333-3131

Straight-line miles from the center of Old Stine. 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 Old Stine

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 49% of the $3,017 monthly median income of Old Stine 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 Old Stine: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Old Stine?

Medicare lists 146 certified agencies whose service area includes Old Stine ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Mercy-Memorial Home Health (5 of 5), Hamlin Home Health Care Inc (5 of 5), Millennium Healthcare Services, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Old Stine?

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 49% of the $3,017 monthly median income of Old Stine 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Old Stine, CA