Home Health Aides in Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Palm Desert, CA: the local picture
102 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Palm Desert 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.
Palm Desert has about 19,598 residents aged 65 or older, 29% of whom report a disability.
Palm Desert compared with Riverside County and California
| Census figure | Palm Desert | Riverside County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 35% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 38% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 85 or older | 5.8% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 21% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.1% | 11% | 12% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 24% | 42% | 44% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $70,471 | $65,477 | — |
Older residents in towns around Palm Desert
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Wells, CA | 3.3 mi | 2,759 | 27% |
| Rancho Mirage, CA | 4.2 mi | 9,243 | 29% |
| Bermuda Dunes, CA | 4.4 mi | 1,513 | 26% |
| Desert Palms, CA | 4.8 mi | 5,546 | 34% |
| Thousand Palms, CA | 5.4 mi | 1,677 | 46% |
| Indio, CA | 7.4 mi | 17,133 | 34% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Palm Desert
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing Health Home Care Inc | Palm Desert, CA | 1.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (760) 565-6061 |
| Suncrest Healthcare | Palm Desert, CA | 2.3 mi | 5 of 5 | — | — |
| Suncrest Home Health Services Inc | Chino, CA | 78 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (909) 399-1122 |
| Mission Home Health Palm Desert | Palm Desert, CA | 2.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (760) 834-8501 |
| Angelicare Home Health Inc | Chino, CA | 78 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (909) 464-2273 |
| Meridian Home Health | San Diego, CA | 79 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (858) 999-3068 |
| Always Here Home Health Care, Inc. | Pasadena, CA | 107 mi | 4.5 of 5 | — | (626) 672-0151 |
| Brand Home Health Care Inc | Glendale, CA | 111 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (747) 215-9133 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Palm Desert. 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 Palm Desert
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 25% of the $5,873 monthly median income of Palm Desert 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Home Health Aides in Palm Desert: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Palm Desert?
Medicare lists 102 certified agencies whose service area includes Palm Desert ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amazing Health Home Care Inc (5 of 5), Suncrest Healthcare (5 of 5), Suncrest Home Health Services Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Palm Desert?
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 25% of the $5,873 monthly median income of Palm Desert 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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Home Health Aides in nearby cities
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- Home Health Aides in Rancho Mirage, CA
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- Home Health Aides in Desert Palms, CA
- Home Health Aides in Thousand Palms, CA
- Home Health Aides in Indio, CA
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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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