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

Local figures

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

54

Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Modesto 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

574

residents 65 or older (9.6% of West Modesto)

48%

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

54 Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Modesto 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 Modesto has about 574 residents aged 65 or older, 48% of whom report a disability.

West Modesto compared with Stanislaus County and California

Census figure	West Modesto	Stanislaus County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	38%	33%
Residents 65 or older	9.6%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	67%	43%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,457	$57,323	—

Older residents in towns around West Modesto

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bret Harte, CA	1.9 mi	239	42%
Modesto, CA	2.1 mi	31,578	36%
Bystrom, CA	2.8 mi	339	50%
Ceres, CA	3.8 mi	5,891	36%
Salida, CA	6.9 mi	1,776	41%
Empire, CA	7.1 mi	552	36%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving West Modesto

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atta Home Healthcare	Modesto, CA	6.0 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	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 240-6300
Neogen Care	Pleasanton, CA	47 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 440-1383
St Joseph Home Health	Milpitas, CA	49 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 244-5488
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	52 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	67 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Progressive Home Health Care	Modesto, CA	3.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 505-1035
Warm Springs Home Health, Inc	Fremont, CA	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 490-6988

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

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 $5,205 monthly median income of West Modesto 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 Modesto: common questions

Which home health agencies serve West Modesto?

Medicare lists 54 certified agencies whose service area includes West Modesto 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), Neogen Care (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in West Modesto?

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 $5,205 monthly median income of West Modesto 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 Modesto, CA