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Arroyo Grande, California

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Arroyo Grande, CA

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Arroyo Grande, CA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
582
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$16.50
median hourly wage of home care aides in California (BLS, May 2025); now below the $16.90 minimum
$16.90
California minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Arroyo Grande are Arroyo Grande Care Center in Arroyo Grande (1.3 mi), Mission View Health Center in San Luis Obispo (10 mi), San Luis Post Acute Center in San Luis Obispo (10 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).

Arroyo Grande has about 717 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Arroyo Grande compared with San Luis Obispo County and California

Census figureArroyo GrandeSan Luis Obispo CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older3.9%2.4%1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability37%31%33%
Residents 65 or older27%22%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone30%25%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.7%7.2%12%
Households with no vehicle4.3%3.8%7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$70,440$80,261—

Older residents in towns around Arroyo Grande

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Grover Beach, CA2.0 mi2,249234
Oceano, CA2.1 mi1,956233
Pismo Beach, CA5.4 mi2,621284
Nipomo, CA8.1 mi2,746309
San Luis Obispo, CA11 mi7,2101,085
Guadalupe, CA11 mi72459

Nursing homes near Arroyo Grande

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Arroyo Grande Care CenterArroyo Grande, CA1.3 mi5 of 599(805) 489-8137
Mission View Health CenterSan Luis Obispo, CA10 mi5 of 5162(805) 543-0210
San Luis Post Acute CenterSan Luis Obispo, CA10 mi5 of 5162(805) 544-5100
San Luis Transitional CareSan Luis Obispo, CA11 mi5 of 523(805) 545-7575
Santa Maria Post AcuteSanta Maria, CA14 mi2 of 555(805) 925-8877
Villa Maria Post AcuteSanta Maria, CA15 mi5 of 581(805) 922-3558

Home health agencies serving Arroyo Grande

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Dignity Health Home HealthSanta Maria, CA15 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(805) 739-3830
Superior Home HealthLompoc, CA33 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(805) 430-8767
Americare Home Health, IncVan Nuys, CA135 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(818) 881-0005
Danny's Home Health Care, IncLos Angeles, CA143 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(818) 246-1342

Straight-line miles from the center of Arroyo Grande. 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 Arroyo Grande

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 25% of the $5,870 monthly median income of Arroyo Grande 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.

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 Arroyo Grande: common questions

What nursing homes are near Arroyo Grande?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Arroyo Grande Care Center in Arroyo Grande (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mission View Health Center in San Luis Obispo (10 mi, 5 of 5 overall); San Luis Post Acute Center in San Luis Obispo (10 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Arroyo Grande?

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 25% of the $5,870 monthly median income of Arroyo Grande 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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