Home Health Aides in Paradise, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Paradise, CA: the local picture

11

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Paradise 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

3,026

residents 65 or older (41% of Paradise)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Butte County)

11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Paradise ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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.

Paradise has about 3,026 residents aged 65 or older, 22% of whom report a disability.

Paradise compared with Butte County and California

Census figure	Paradise	Butte County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	41%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.7%	17%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,250	$58,573	—

Older residents in towns around Paradise

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Magalia, CA	4.5 mi	1,694	36%
Chico, CA	11 mi	14,532	32%
Durham, CA	13 mi	1,461	20%
Thermalito, CA	17 mi	1,121	47%
Kelly Ridge, CA	17 mi	1,256	32%
Oroville, CA	18 mi	2,918	43%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Paradise

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	41 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 742-4800
Butte Home Health And Hospice	Chico, CA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 895-0462
1ST Choice Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc.	Hayward, CA	146 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 393-5936
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Yuba City, CA	45 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 673-7100
Enloe Medical Center Home Health Agency	Chico, CA	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 332-3161
Colusa Medical Center Home Health	Colusa, CA	42 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 619-0800
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Northern California, Inc	Yuba City, CA	45 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 755-9600
Mission Home Health Of Redding	Redding, CA	70 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 605-3731

Straight-line miles from the center of Paradise. 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 Paradise

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 36% of the $4,104 monthly median income of Paradise 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 Paradise: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Paradise?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Paradise ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc (5 of 5), Butte Home Health And Hospice (4.5 of 5), 1ST Choice Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc. (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Paradise?

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 36% of the $4,104 monthly median income of Paradise 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 Paradise, CA