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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Tustin, CA: the local picture

228

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Tustin 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

10,353

residents 65 or older (13% of Tustin)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

228 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Tustin 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.

Tustin has about 10,353 residents aged 65 or older, 27% of whom report a disability.

Tustin compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Tustin	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	29%	33%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	54%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,071	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Tustin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Tustin, CA	2.4 mi	5,775	26%
Santa Ana, CA	4.2 mi	35,609	31%
Irvine, CA	4.3 mi	33,599	26%
Orange, CA	4.8 mi	21,180	29%
Villa Park, CA	6.0 mi	1,764	33%
Costa Mesa, CA	7.4 mi	14,577	32%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Tustin

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Acacia Hh&P Of Southern California, LLC	Irvine, CA	3.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(949) 335-5515
Specialized Home Health Services	Costa Mesa, CA	6.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 500-3929
Stable Home Health, Inc	Fountain Valley, CA	8.2 mi	5 of 5	—	(714) 248-1269
St. Rose Of Lima Healthcare Provider, Inc.	Lake Forest, CA	9.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 777-5931
24/7 Care At Home - Home Health	Westminster, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 622-5334
Good People Home Health, Inc.	Fullerton, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 750-9980
A-1 Home Health Care	Huntington Beach, CA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 375-8900
Livingstone Home Health Services, Inc	Buena Park, CA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 994-6329

Straight-line miles from the center of Tustin. 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 Tustin

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 25% of the $5,923 monthly median income of Tustin 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 Tustin: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Tustin?

Medicare lists 228 certified agencies whose service area includes Tustin ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Acacia Hh&P Of Southern California, LLC (5 of 5), Specialized Home Health Services (5 of 5), Stable Home Health, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Tustin?

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 25% of the $5,923 monthly median income of Tustin 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 Tustin, CA