Home Health Aides in Santa Ynez, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Santa Ynez, CA: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Santa Ynez 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

1,065

residents 65 or older (24% of Santa Ynez)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Santa Barbara County)

9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Santa Ynez 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.

Santa Ynez has about 1,065 residents aged 65 or older, 30% of whom report a disability.

Santa Ynez compared with Santa Barbara County and California

Census figure	Santa Ynez	Santa Barbara County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	33%
Residents 65 or older	24%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	26%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	41%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,827	$81,399	—

Older residents in towns around Santa Ynez

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Solvang, CA	3.0 mi	2,017	21%
Buellton, CA	5.6 mi	744	28%
Goleta, CA	18 mi	5,293	26%
Isla Vista, CA	20 mi	326	40%
University of California-Santa Barbara, CA	20 mi	79	32%
Mission Hills, CA	20 mi	634	39%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Santa Ynez

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Superior Home Health	Lompoc, CA	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 430-8767
Assisted Home Health	Santa Barbara, CA	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 569-2000
Dignity Health Home Health	Santa Maria, CA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 739-3830
Healthy Way Home Health	Van Nuys, CA	100 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(818) 392-6636
Vna Health	Santa Barbara, CA	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 965-5555
Danny's Home Health Care, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	102 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 246-1342
Central Coast Home Health Inc	San Luis Obispo, CA	55 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 543-2244
Choice Home Health Care	Monterey, CA	167 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(831) 657-1998

Straight-line miles from the center of Santa Ynez. 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 Santa Ynez

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 20% of the $7,319 monthly median income of Santa Ynez 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 Santa Ynez: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Santa Ynez?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Santa Ynez ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Superior Home Health (4.5 of 5), Assisted Home Health (4.5 of 5), Dignity Health Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Santa Ynez?

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 20% of the $7,319 monthly median income of Santa Ynez 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 Santa Ynez, CA