Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in American Canyon, CA
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Nursing Assistants in American Canyon, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to American Canyon are Solano Post Acute in Vallejo (3.6 mi), Springs Road Healthcare in Vallejo (5.3 mi), Heartwood Avenue Healthcare in Vallejo (5.8 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in California earn a median $16.50 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). That May 2025 figure is below today's $16.90 California minimum wage, so current pay starts at least there. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
American Canyon has about 306 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
American Canyon compared with Napa County and California
| Census figure | American Canyon | Napa County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 44% | 32% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 21% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 8.9% | 25% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 10% | 8.5% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.9% | 4.8% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $98,097 | $84,991 | — |
Older residents in towns around American Canyon
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | 5.0 mi | 22,286 | 2,082 |
| Napa, CA | 8.5 mi | 14,802 | 1,795 |
| Crockett, CA | 9.0 mi | 831 | 39 |
| Benicia, CA | 9.3 mi | 6,344 | 522 |
| Rodeo, CA | 9.8 mi | 1,531 | 113 |
| Hercules, CA | 11 mi | 5,291 | 470 |
Nursing homes near American Canyon
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solano Post Acute | Vallejo, CA | 3.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 166 | (707) 644-7401 |
| Springs Road Healthcare | Vallejo, CA | 5.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 65 | (707) 643-2793 |
| Heartwood Avenue Healthcare | Vallejo, CA | 5.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 60 | (707) 643-2267 |
| Dept Of State Hospitals - Napa D/P SNF | Napa, CA | 6.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 36 | (707) 253-5000 |
| The Meadows Of Napa Valley | Napa, CA | 7.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 69 | (707) 257-7885 |
| Napa Community Health Center | Napa, CA | 9.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 49 | (707) 224-7925 |
Home health agencies serving American Canyon
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc | Pleasanton, CA | 41 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (925) 240-6300 |
| Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc | Sacramento, CA | 45 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 476-3205 |
| National Home Health Services-West, Inc | Fremont, CA | 48 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (415) 812-2955 |
| Mare Island Home Health Inc | Fairfield, CA | 8.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (707) 557-6800 |
Straight-line miles from the center of American Canyon. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What CNAs costs in American Canyon
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 18% of the $8,175 monthly median income of American Canyon 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.
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.
Nursing Assistants in American Canyon: common questions
What nursing homes are near American Canyon?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Solano Post Acute in Vallejo (3.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Springs Road Healthcare in Vallejo (5.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Heartwood Avenue Healthcare in Vallejo (5.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in American Canyon?
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 18% of the $8,175 monthly median income of American Canyon 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).
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.
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