Pacifica, California

Home Health Aides in Pacifica, 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 Pacifica for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Pacifica, CA: the local picture

60
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Pacifica 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
7,612
residents 65 or older (20% of Pacifica)
23%
of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in San Mateo County)

60 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Pacifica 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.

Pacifica has about 7,612 residents aged 65 or older, 23% of whom report a disability.

Pacifica compared with San Mateo County and California

Census figurePacificaSan Mateo CountyCalifornia
Residents 65+ with a disability23%28%33%
Residents 65 or older20%18%16%
Residents 85 or older1.5%2.5%1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone21%21%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.5%9.0%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home26%46%44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$105,808$103,766—

Older residents in towns around Pacifica

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
San Bruno, CA2.8 mi7,59630%
Montara, CA4.1 mi92621%
Millbrae, CA4.2 mi4,59927%
Broadmoor, CA5.9 mi72429%
Burlingame, CA6.3 mi4,98323%
El Granada, CA6.4 mi1,14015%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Pacifica

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Truemed, IncSouth San Francisco, CA4.6 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(650) 588-8331
Cvh CareSouth San Francisco, CA4.6 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(510) 690-1930
American CarequestBurlingame, CA6.6 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(415) 885-9100
A1 Pro Home Health Inc.San Leandro, CA19 mi5 of 5—(510) 738-0888
Care In Touch Home Health AgencyFremont, CA28 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(510) 651-8500
Silverline Staff Home HealthFremont, CA28 mi5 of 5—(925) 476-5350
St Joseph Home HealthMilpitas, CA34 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(408) 244-5488
Atta Home HealthcareModesto, CA84 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(510) 598-6355

Straight-line miles from the center of Pacifica. 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 Pacifica

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 17% of the $8,817 monthly median income of Pacifica 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 Pacifica: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Pacifica?

Medicare lists 60 certified agencies whose service area includes Pacifica ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Truemed, Inc (5 of 5), Cvh Care (5 of 5), American Carequest (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Pacifica?

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 17% of the $8,817 monthly median income of Pacifica 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.

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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