Home Health Aides in Pollock Pines, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Pollock Pines, CA: the local picture

17

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Pollock Pines 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

1,394

residents 65 or older (22% of Pollock Pines)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in El Dorado County)

17 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Pollock Pines 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.

Pollock Pines has about 1,394 residents aged 65 or older, 28% of whom report a disability.

Pollock Pines compared with El Dorado County and California

Census figure	Pollock Pines	El Dorado County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	33%
Residents 65 or older	22%	23%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	6.6%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	12%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,065	$78,067	—

Older residents in towns around Pollock Pines

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Placerville, CA	11 mi	2,604	38%
Diamond Springs, CA	14 mi	3,108	38%
Shingle Springs, CA	20 mi	1,057	29%
Buckhorn, CA	21 mi	820	36%
Cameron Park, CA	22 mi	4,273	30%
Auburn Lake Trails, CA	23 mi	862	22%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Pollock Pines

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	113 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Better Choice Home Care Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 817-1462
21ST Century Home Health Services Inc.	Burlingame, CA	127 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 801-2651
Sanctuary Home Health	Sacramento, CA	41 mi	4 of 5	—	(916) 903-7107
Intouch Home Care, Inc.	Santa Clara, CA	120 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 394-9529
Rx Staffing And Home Care	Sacramento, CA	44 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 485-8200
Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc	Sacramento, CA	50 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 852-5888
Marshall Home Care	Diamond Springs, CA	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 626-2900

Straight-line miles from the center of Pollock Pines. 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 Pollock Pines

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 27% of the $5,505 monthly median income of Pollock Pines 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 Pollock Pines: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Pollock Pines?

Medicare lists 17 certified agencies whose service area includes Pollock Pines ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Silverline Staff Home Health (5 of 5), Better Choice Home Care Inc (4.5 of 5), 21ST Century Home Health Services Inc. (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Pollock Pines?

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 27% of the $5,505 monthly median income of Pollock Pines 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 Pollock Pines, CA