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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Topanga, CA: the local picture

87

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Topanga 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

1,900

residents 65 or older (21% of Topanga)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)

87 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Topanga ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Topanga has about 1,900 residents aged 65 or older, 24% of whom report a disability.

Topanga compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Topanga	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	34%	33%
Residents 65 or older	21%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,629	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Topanga

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Calabasas, CA	4.3 mi	3,865	24%
Pepperdine University, CA	7.0 mi	98	5.1%
Santa Monica, CA	8.6 mi	17,816	26%
Agoura Hills, CA	9.7 mi	3,775	23%
Malibu, CA	10 mi	3,311	16%
Oak Park, CA	11 mi	2,187	13%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Topanga

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Intra Care Home Health Sfv Inc.	Calabasas, CA	4.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 609-8884
Access Tlc Home Health Care	San Fernando, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 551-1900
Intra Care Home Health Providers, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 964-0884
American Nursing Home Health	Los Angeles, CA	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(213) 572-0600
United Home Health Care Group	Woodland Hills, CA	5.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 805-3821
Elegance Healthcare, Inc	Tarzana, CA	6.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 433-7448
Angel Heart Home Health Care	Canoga Park, CA	7.1 mi	4.5 of 5	—	—
Americare Home Health, Inc	Van Nuys, CA	9.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 881-0005

Straight-line miles from the center of Topanga. 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 Topanga

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 $7,302 monthly median income of Topanga 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 Topanga: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Topanga?

Medicare lists 87 certified agencies whose service area includes Topanga ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Intra Care Home Health Sfv Inc. (5 of 5), Access Tlc Home Health Care (5 of 5), Intra Care Home Health Providers, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Topanga?

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 $7,302 monthly median income of Topanga 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 Topanga, CA