Home Health Aides in University of California-Davis, CA

Local figures

Home Health Aides in University of California-Davis, CA: the local picture

48

Medicare-certified home health agencies list University of California-Davis 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

0

residents 65 or older (0.0% of University of California-Davis)

48 Medicare-certified home health agencies list University of California-Davis 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.

University of California-Davis has about 0 residents aged 65 or older.

University of California-Davis compared with Yolo County and California

Census figure	University of California-Davis	Yolo County	California
Residents 65 or older	0.0%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	51%	36%	44%

Older residents in towns around University of California-Davis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Davis, CA	1.7 mi	9,365	28%
Dixon, CA	7.2 mi	2,657	40%
Woodland, CA	9.2 mi	8,421	37%
West Sacramento, CA	11 mi	6,426	40%
Winters, CA	12 mi	1,093	31%
Sacramento, CA	16 mi	75,245	36%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving University of California-Davis

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Compassionate Home Health, Ltd	Roseville, CA	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 677-1711
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	45 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 742-4800
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	71 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Better Choice Home Care Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 817-1462
Mission Home Health Of Contra Costa	Concord, CA	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 513-7363
Healthflex Home Health Services	Oakland, CA	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 553-1900
Best Home Health Providers, Inc	Hayward, CA	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 783-1274

Straight-line miles from the center of University of California-Davis. 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 University of California-Davis

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. 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 University of California-Davis: common questions

Which home health agencies serve University of California-Davis?

Medicare lists 48 certified agencies whose service area includes University of California-Davis ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc (5 of 5), Compassionate Home Health, Ltd (5 of 5), Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in University of California-Davis?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.