Home Health Aides in Susanville, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Susanville, CA: the local picture

1

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Susanville 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

1,921

residents 65 or older (14% of Susanville)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Lassen County)

1 Medicare-certified home health agency lists Susanville ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 1 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.

Susanville has about 1,921 residents aged 65 or older, 41% of whom report a disability.

Susanville compared with Lassen County and California

Census figure	Susanville	Lassen County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	38%	33%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	34%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.0%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	18%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,269	$48,992	—

Older residents in towns around Susanville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Quincy, CA	39 mi	416	58%
Cold Springs, NV	62 mi	1,416	36%
Burney, CA	63 mi	915	41%
Lemmon Valley, NV	67 mi	1,179	26%
Magalia, CA	67 mi	1,694	36%
Paradise, CA	70 mi	3,026	22%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Susanville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Quincy Home Medical Services	Quincy, CA	39 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(530) 394-7998

Straight-line miles from the center of Susanville. 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 Susanville

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 41% of the $3,606 monthly median income of Susanville 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 Susanville: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Susanville?

Medicare lists 1 certified agencies whose service area includes Susanville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Quincy Home Medical Services (2 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Susanville?

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 41% of the $3,606 monthly median income of Susanville 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 Susanville, CA