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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Waterford, CA: the local picture

24

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Waterford 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

735

residents 65 or older (8.0% of Waterford)

39%

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

24 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Waterford ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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.

Waterford has about 735 residents aged 65 or older, 39% of whom report a disability.

Waterford compared with Stanislaus County and California

Census figure	Waterford	Stanislaus County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	38%	33%
Residents 65 or older	8.0%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	42%	43%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,676	$57,323	—

Older residents in towns around Waterford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hughson, CA	6.7 mi	1,353	52%
Empire, CA	8.4 mi	552	36%
Denair, CA	8.4 mi	464	21%
Oakdale, CA	9.6 mi	2,985	50%
Keyes, CA	10 mi	635	17%
Turlock, CA	11 mi	11,295	43%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Waterford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atta Home Healthcare	Modesto, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 598-6355
American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc	Pleasanton, CA	61 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 240-6300
Progressive Home Health Care	Modesto, CA	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 505-1035
Premier Home Health Providers Inc.	San Jose, CA	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 286-1199
Best Home Health Providers, Inc	Hayward, CA	74 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 783-1274
Covenant Care At Home	Turlock, CA	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 250-5200
Sutter Care At Home	Salida, CA	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(707) 864-4670
Careone Home Health And Hospice, Inc	Salida, CA	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 632-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of Waterford. 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 Waterford

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 40% of the $3,640 monthly median income of Waterford 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 Waterford: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Waterford?

Medicare lists 24 certified agencies whose service area includes Waterford ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Atta Home Healthcare (5 of 5), American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc (5 of 5), Progressive Home Health Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Waterford?

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 40% of the $3,640 monthly median income of Waterford 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 Waterford, CA