Home Health Aides in Wofford Heights, CA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Wofford Heights, CA: the local picture

13

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Wofford Heights 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

787

residents 65 or older (30% of Wofford Heights)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Kern County)

13 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Wofford Heights ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Wofford Heights has about 787 residents aged 65 or older, 25% of whom report a disability.

Wofford Heights compared with Kern County and California

Census figure	Wofford Heights	Kern County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	37%	33%
Residents 65 or older	30%	12%	16%
Residents 85 or older	5.9%	1.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,420	$51,607	—

Older residents in towns around Wofford Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lake Isabella, CA	5.4 mi	757	37%
East Niles, CA	35 mi	2,753	35%
Hillcrest, CA	36 mi	1,129	30%
East Bakersfield, CA	36 mi	762	48%
La Cresta, CA	36 mi	1,051	46%
East Porterville, CA	37 mi	487	26%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Wofford Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pro Nursing Home Care, Inc	Bakersfield, CA	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(661) 840-8721
Friendly Nurses Home Health Care, Inc.	Bakersfield, CA	42 mi	4 of 5	—	(661) 398-6939
Purpose Driven Home Health, LLC	Bakersfield, CA	46 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(661) 412-9730
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Valley Continuing Care	Woodland Hills, CA	107 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 832-7200
Comfort At Home	Woodland Hills, CA	108 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(661) 702-0702
Primamed Health Services Inc.	Bakersfield, CA	38 mi	3 of 5	—	(626) 389-1616
Around The Clock Home Care	Bakersfield, CA	42 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(661) 395-5800
Marathon Home Health, Inc	North Hollywood, CA	106 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(747) 251-5550

Straight-line miles from the center of Wofford Heights. 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 Wofford Heights

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 72% of the $2,035 monthly median income of Wofford Heights 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 Wofford Heights: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Wofford Heights?

Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes Wofford Heights ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Pro Nursing Home Care, Inc (4 of 5), Friendly Nurses Home Health Care, Inc. (4 of 5), Purpose Driven Home Health, LLC (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Wofford Heights?

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 72% of the $2,035 monthly median income of Wofford Heights 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 Wofford Heights, CA