Top Home Care Agencies in Oakdale, CA

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Oakdale, dubbed the “Cowboy Capital of the World,” offers everything needed to meet residents’ daily needs—including shopping centers, nearby healthcare facilities, and public transportation options—within a spacious, city layout. Residents enjoy local museums and historic sites, like The Cowboy Museum, which live up to the city’s nickname and help establish Oakdale’s sense of community.

Home care, or in-home care, in Oakdale is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.

Cost of Home Care in Oakdale, CA

The median monthly cost of a home health aide in 2020 was about $5,200 in the Oakdale area and $5,500 in the state of California, according to Genworth.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Oakdale are rated 18 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
118	134	111	112	119	111

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$64,826 per year	$42,298 per year	$54,678 per year	$25,084 per year	$39,179 per year	$3,051 per year	$726 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Oakdale include:

Oak Valley Hospital

• Facility type: governmental, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 140+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

Stanislaus Surgical Hospital

• Facility type: proprietary, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 20+
• Specialties: arthroscopy, joint replacement, physical therapy

Memorial Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 410+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Weather and Climate

Oakdale’s climate is classified as semi-arid, experiencing long, hot, dry summers and mild winters. The average humidity level is 56%, and humidity levels are often highest during January at about 79%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
47°F	54°F	40°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
78°F	94°F	62°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 93

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 13″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
37	11.4%	22,093	3,496 per square mile	2.8

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.6%	2.2%	0.3%	33.5%	<0.1%	4.1%	60.9%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Modesto: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 60/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Stanislaus County

Democratic	Republican	Other
47.4%	46.7%	6.0%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Oakdale include:

• Oakdale Museum & History Center
• The Cowboy Museum
• Oakdale Railroad Depot

Outdoor attractions in Oakdale:

• Purple Park
• Green Park
• Yosemite National Park
• Stanislaus National Forest

Oakdale’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Oakdale Chocolate Festival
• Oak Plaza
• Foothill Oaks

Transportation

Stanislaus Regional Transit offers fixed-route bus transportation to Oakdale residents throughout Stanislaus County. Discounted fares are offered to seniors 65+ and persons with disabilities. Taxis, and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Oakdale.