Home Health Aides in West Athens, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in West Athens, CA: the local picture

432

Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Athens 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

1,294

residents 65 or older (15% of West Athens)

32%

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

432 Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Athens 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.

West Athens has about 1,294 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.

West Athens compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	West Athens	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	33%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	41%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,806	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around West Athens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Westmont, CA	1.3 mi	3,798	55%
Gardena, CA	2.0 mi	10,053	34%
West Rancho Dominguez, CA	2.4 mi	2,762	45%
Hawthorne, CA	2.6 mi	8,709	36%
Alondra Park, CA	3.0 mi	1,417	23%
Inglewood, CA	3.3 mi	15,113	37%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving West Athens

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Western States Homehealth Care Agency, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	5.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(310) 672-4581
Excell Home Care Inc	Paramount, CA	8.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 988-3370
Reliance Home Health Services	Paramount, CA	8.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 630-8783
Ace Home Health, Inc.	Los Angeles, CA	9.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(213) 383-9678
Intra Care Home Health Providers, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	9.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 964-0884
Universal Home Care, Inc.	Beverly Hills, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 653-9222
Home Care Excellence Health Services, Inc	Cerritos, CA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 860-3424
Life Of Hope Home Health	Glendale, CA	15 mi	5 of 5	—	—

Straight-line miles from the center of West Athens. 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 West Athens

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 28% of the $5,151 monthly median income of West Athens 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 West Athens: common questions

Which home health agencies serve West Athens?

Medicare lists 432 certified agencies whose service area includes West Athens ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Western States Homehealth Care Agency, Inc (5 of 5), Excell Home Care Inc (5 of 5), Reliance Home Health Services (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in West Athens?

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 28% of the $5,151 monthly median income of West Athens 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 West Athens, CA