Home Health Aides in Rio Linda, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Rio Linda, CA: the local picture

61

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Rio Linda 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

2,471

residents 65 or older (15% of Rio Linda)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Sacramento County)

61 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Rio Linda ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Rio Linda has about 2,471 residents aged 65 or older, 41% of whom report a disability.

Rio Linda compared with Sacramento County and California

Census figure	Rio Linda	Sacramento County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	36%	33%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	26%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	31%	34%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,373	$68,898	—

Older residents in towns around Rio Linda

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Elverta, CA	2.1 mi	943	39%
North Highlands, CA	3.9 mi	5,789	47%
Antelope, CA	4.8 mi	5,849	30%
Foothill Farms, CA	5.1 mi	4,438	42%
Arden-Arcade, CA	6.7 mi	16,486	37%
Carmichael, CA	7.4 mi	15,946	36%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Rio Linda

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassionate Home Health, Ltd	Roseville, CA	9.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 677-1711
Truemed Sacramento	Fair Oaks, CA	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 379-7790
Healing Touch Home Health Care Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-5840
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 742-4800
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	85 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Advanced Home Health, Inc	Roseville, CA	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 978-0744
Better Choice Home Care Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 817-1462

Straight-line miles from the center of Rio Linda. 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 Rio Linda

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 22% of the $6,531 monthly median income of Rio Linda 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 Rio Linda: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Rio Linda?

Medicare lists 61 certified agencies whose service area includes Rio Linda ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Compassionate Home Health, Ltd (5 of 5), Truemed Sacramento (5 of 5), Healing Touch Home Health Care Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Rio Linda?

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 22% of the $6,531 monthly median income of Rio Linda 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 Rio Linda, CA