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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in San Luis Obispo, CA: the local picture

25

Medicare-certified home health agencies list San Luis Obispo 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

7,210

residents 65 or older (15% of San Luis Obispo)

34%

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

25 Medicare-certified home health agencies list San Luis Obispo 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.

San Luis Obispo has about 7,210 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of whom report a disability.

San Luis Obispo compared with San Luis Obispo County and California

Census figure	San Luis Obispo	San Luis Obispo County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	33%
Residents 65 or older	15%	22%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	25%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	7.2%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	18%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,409	$80,261	—

Older residents in towns around San Luis Obispo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
California Polytechnic State University, CA	2.8 mi	6	0.0%
Pismo Beach, CA	7.8 mi	2,621	31%
Los Osos, CA	9.2 mi	4,107	22%
Grover Beach, CA	10 mi	2,249	47%
Arroyo Grande, CA	11 mi	5,035	37%
Oceano, CA	12 mi	1,956	41%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving San Luis Obispo

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Dignity Health Home Health	Santa Maria, CA	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 739-3830
Superior Home Health	Lompoc, CA	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 430-8767
Janus Home Health, Inc.	Glendale, CA	158 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(818) 660-6804
Guardian Angel Home Care Of San Luis Obispo, LLC	San Luis Obispo, CA	1.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(248) 678-9078
Arka Home Health Care, Inc	Burbank, CA	153 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 739-0038
Vaga Medical	Tarzana, CA	143 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(800) 850-2082
One Up Home Health Care Inc	North Hollywood, CA	150 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Aevum Home Health	San Luis Obispo, CA	1.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 586-3427

Straight-line miles from the center of San Luis Obispo. 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 Luis Obispo

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 24% of the $6,201 monthly median income of San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo: common questions

Which home health agencies serve San Luis Obispo?

Medicare lists 25 certified agencies whose service area includes San Luis Obispo ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Dignity Health Home Health (4.5 of 5), Superior Home Health (4.5 of 5), Janus Home Health, Inc. (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in San Luis Obispo?

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 24% of the $6,201 monthly median income of San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo, CA