Home Health Aides in Palo Cedro, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Palo Cedro, CA: the local picture

10

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Palo Cedro 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

799

residents 65 or older (22% of Palo Cedro)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Shasta County)

10 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Palo Cedro ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

Palo Cedro has about 799 residents aged 65 or older, 35% of whom report a disability.

Palo Cedro compared with Shasta County and California

Census figure	Palo Cedro	Shasta County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	39%	33%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.0%	7.8%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,750	$55,167	—

Older residents in towns around Palo Cedro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bella Vista, CA	5.9 mi	962	50%
Redding, CA	6.5 mi	18,907	40%
Anderson, CA	8.5 mi	1,936	54%
Shasta Lake, CA	11 mi	2,121	44%
Happy Valley, CA	12 mi	1,431	37%
Cottonwood, CA	13 mi	920	44%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Palo Cedro

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc	Redding, CA	4.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(530) 824-1799
Mercy Home Care	Redding, CA	8.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 245-4040
Medical Home Care Professionals	Redding, CA	4.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 226-5577
Mission Home Health Of Redding	Redding, CA	8.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 605-3731
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Northern California, Inc	Yuba City, CA	106 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 755-9600
Interim Healthcare	Redding, CA	4.9 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 221-1212
Assured Home Health	Redding, CA	8.9 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work	(530) 247-0858
Northstar Healthcare Services	Sacramento, CA	148 mi	2.5 of 5	—	(916) 480-8448

Straight-line miles from the center of Palo Cedro. 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 Palo Cedro

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 29% of the $5,063 monthly median income of Palo Cedro 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 Palo Cedro: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Palo Cedro?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Palo Cedro ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc (4 of 5), Mercy Home Care (4 of 5), Medical Home Care Professionals (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Palo Cedro?

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 29% of the $5,063 monthly median income of Palo Cedro 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 Palo Cedro, CA