California

Senior Meal Preparation in California

Planning, shopping and cooking at home, and company at the table, for an older adult who no longer cooks regularly for themselves. Choose a city for its local figures and nearby providers, or post your care need free.

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California

Senior Meal Preparation in California at a glance

6,524,861

residents 65 or older (16.5% of California, ACS 2024)

724,840

residents 85 or older

$16.50

median hourly wage of home care aides (BLS, May 2025); now below the $16.90 minimum

$16.90

state minimum wage per hour

California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026). For programs that can pay a caregiver, including a family member, see How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

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Senior Meal Preparation by city in California

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