Weedpatch, California

Home Health Aides in Weedpatch, CA

Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Weedpatch for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Weedpatch, CA: the local picture

57
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Weedpatch 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
302
residents 65 or older (11% of Weedpatch)
25%
of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Kern County)

57 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Weedpatch ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

Weedpatch has about 302 residents aged 65 or older, 25% of whom report a disability.

Weedpatch compared with Kern County and California

Census figureWeedpatchKern CountyCalifornia
Residents 65+ with a disability25%37%33%
Residents 65 or older11%12%16%
Residents 85 or older1.6%1.2%1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone9.3%23%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)13%15%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home87%46%44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$22,303$51,607—

Older residents in towns around Weedpatch

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Lamont, CA2.1 mi1,30433%
Arvin, CA5.3 mi1,00541%
Rexland Acres, CA6.9 mi20226%
East Niles, CA9.2 mi2,75335%
Potomac Park, CA9.4 mi71841%
Benton Park, CA10 mi55955%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Weedpatch

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Mercy-Memorial Home HealthBakersfield, CA12 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(661) 632-5050
V & V Home Health IncGlendale, CA84 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(818) 918-1592
First Signature Home Health Care, Inc.Glendale, CA85 mi5 of 5—(760) 254-8460
Professional Nursing IncValley Village, CA79 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(818) 955-5848
Resolute Home Health Care Inc.Glendale, CA83 mi4.5 of 5——
Janus Home Health, Inc.Glendale, CA84 mi4.5 of 5—(818) 660-6804
Concordia Health Care Provider, IncLa Verne, CA101 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(626) 281-7400
Rda Home Health Services, IncSan Bernardino, CA119 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(661) 426-3140

Straight-line miles from the center of Weedpatch. 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 Weedpatch

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 79% of the $1,859 monthly median income of Weedpatch 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 Weedpatch: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Weedpatch?

Medicare lists 57 certified agencies whose service area includes Weedpatch ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Mercy-Memorial Home Health (5 of 5), V & V Home Health Inc (5 of 5), First Signature Home Health Care, Inc. (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Weedpatch?

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 79% of the $1,859 monthly median income of Weedpatch 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.

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.

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