CNA Home Care in Ahtanum, WA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Ahtanum, WA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

537

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$22.95

median hourly wage of home care aides in Washington (BLS, May 2025)

$17.13

Washington minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Ahtanum are Willow Springs Care And Rehabilitation in Yakima (2.5 mi), Summitview Rehab And Health Center in Yakima (3.9 mi), Crescent Health Care in Yakima (4.2 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Washington earn a median $22.95 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Ahtanum has about 18 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Ahtanum compared with Yakima County and Washington

Census figure	Ahtanum	Yakima County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	39%	33%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	13%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	5.2%	7.1%

Older residents in towns around Ahtanum

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Yakima, WA	3.9 mi	16,069	2,392
Union Gap, WA	5.8 mi	860	37
Gleed, WA	7.1 mi	553	27
Selah, WA	7.1 mi	1,237	141
Terrace Heights, WA	9.0 mi	1,892	146
Moxee, WA	10 mi	215	0

Nursing homes near Ahtanum

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willow Springs Care And Rehabilitation	Yakima, WA	2.5 mi	4 of 5	75	(509) 966-4500
Summitview Rehab And Health Center	Yakima, WA	3.9 mi	5 of 5	78	(509) 965-5240
Crescent Health Care	Yakima, WA	4.2 mi	2 of 5	85	(509) 248-4446
Landmark Care And Rehabilitation	Yakima, WA	4.5 mi	1 of 5	93	(509) 248-4102
Garden Village	Yakima, WA	5.2 mi	2 of 5	101	(509) 453-4854
Good Samaritan Health Care Ctr	Yakima, WA	5.4 mi	5 of 5	105	(509) 248-5320

Home health agencies serving Ahtanum

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Memorial Home Care Services	Yakima, WA	6.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 574-3600
Mountainview Home Health	Yakima, WA	6.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 576-0800
Sunnyside Home Health	Sunnyside, WA	33 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 837-1567

Straight-line miles from the center of Ahtanum. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a nursing assistant can help with

Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
Help with eating and fluids
Taking and noting vital signs if asked

Cost

What CNAs costs in Ahtanum

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a nursing assistant

To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.

Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Ahtanum: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ahtanum?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Willow Springs Care And Rehabilitation in Yakima (2.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Summitview Rehab And Health Center in Yakima (3.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Crescent Health Care in Yakima (4.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Ahtanum?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can a CNA give medication?

Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.

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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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Ahtanum, WA