Home Health Aides in San Diego, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in San Diego, CA: the local picture

257

Medicare-certified home health agencies list San Diego 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

203,132

residents 65 or older (15% of San Diego)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in San Diego County)

257 Medicare-certified home health agencies list San Diego 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.

San Diego has about 203,132 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

San Diego compared with San Diego County and California

Census figure	San Diego	San Diego County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	33%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	39%	37%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,124	$78,324	—

Older residents in towns around San Diego

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
La Mesa, CA	7.3 mi	9,437	31%
Lemon Grove, CA	8.2 mi	4,042	40%
Santee, CA	9.1 mi	9,812	38%
El Cajon, CA	10 mi	15,161	43%
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, CA	10 mi	4,223	30%
La Presa, CA	10 mi	5,288	36%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving San Diego

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Absolute Home Health Inc	San Diego, CA	1.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 541-2000
Health Plus Home Health Care Inc	San Diego, CA	2.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(619) 223-2779
Advantage Health Systems	San Diego, CA	7.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 433-0469
Trio Home Health Care Of San Diego Inc	Encinitas, CA	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(760) 632-8746
Archer Health Inc	Carlsbad, CA	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 689-5049
Big Vine Home Health Services, Inc	Stanton, CA	84 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 622-8338
Good Life Home Health Care Services, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	110 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 478-9471
Assisting Hands Health Care	Glendale, CA	112 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 245-6657

Straight-line miles from the center of San Diego. 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 San Diego

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 $6,677 monthly median income of San Diego 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 San Diego: common questions

Which home health agencies serve San Diego?

Medicare lists 257 certified agencies whose service area includes San Diego ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Absolute Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Health Plus Home Health Care Inc (5 of 5), Advantage Health Systems (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in San Diego?

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 $6,677 monthly median income of San Diego 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 San Diego, CA