Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Apache Junction, AZ
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Nursing Assistants in Apache Junction, AZ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Apache Junction are Apache Junction Health Center in Apache Junction (1.9 mi), Springdale Village Post Acute in Mesa (7.7 mi), Mission Palms Post Acute in Mesa (8.8 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Arizona earn a median $17.51 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Apache Junction has about 1,510 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Apache Junction compared with Pinal County and Arizona
| Census figure | Apache Junction | Pinal County | Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.7% | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 42% | 34% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 34% | 22% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 25% | 19% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.7% | 9.9% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.2% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $48,363 | $61,377 | — |
Older residents in towns around Apache Junction
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Canyon, AZ | 6.9 mi | 7,112 | 548 |
| Mesa, AZ | 10 mi | 89,374 | 9,927 |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 11 mi | 8,907 | 776 |
| Gilbert, AZ | 13 mi | 30,955 | 2,579 |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 14 mi | 14,190 | 1,152 |
| Chandler, AZ | 19 mi | 38,167 | 3,729 |
Nursing homes near Apache Junction
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Junction Health Center | Apache Junction, AZ | 1.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 190 | (480) 983-0700 |
| Springdale Village Post Acute | Mesa, AZ | 7.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 122 | (480) 981-8844 |
| Mission Palms Post Acute | Mesa, AZ | 8.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 160 | (480) 832-5160 |
| MI Casa Nursing Center | Mesa, AZ | 9.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 180 | (480) 981-0687 |
| Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center | Mesa, AZ | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | 106 | (480) 832-3903 |
| Advanced Healthcare Of Mesa | Mesa, AZ | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | 38 | (480) 214-2400 |
Home health agencies serving Apache Junction
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Home Care Agency | Mesa, AZ | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (480) 726-6553 |
| Emblem Home Health | Tempe, AZ | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (480) 444-7800 |
| A Plus Home Health Services, LLC | Tempe, AZ | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (480) 917-6994 |
| Valley Of The Sun Home Health Care, LLC | Glendale, AZ | 41 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (602) 358-7106 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Apache Junction. 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 Apache Junction
At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,030 monthly median income of Apache Junction households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.
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.
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Nursing Assistants in Apache Junction: common questions
What nursing homes are near Apache Junction?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Apache Junction Health Center in Apache Junction (1.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Springdale Village Post Acute in Mesa (7.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Mission Palms Post Acute in Mesa (8.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Apache Junction?
At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,030 monthly median income of Apache Junction households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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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