Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Avra Valley, AZ
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Nursing Assistants in Avra Valley, AZ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Avra Valley are Life Care Center Of Tucson in Tucson (20 mi), La Canada Care Center in Tucson (20 mi), Casas Adobes Post Acute Rehab Center in Tucson (21 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).
Avra Valley has about 48 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Avra Valley compared with Pima County and Arizona
| Census figure | Avra Valley | Pima County | Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 26% | 32% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 22% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 29% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 9.4% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% | 7.1% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $32,139 | $60,759 | — |
Older residents in towns around Avra Valley
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picture Rocks, AZ | 8.0 mi | 2,743 | 232 |
| Red Rock, AZ | 10 mi | 365 | 125 |
| Marana, AZ | 12 mi | 12,228 | 925 |
| Tucson Mountains, AZ | 18 mi | 3,793 | 261 |
| Casas Adobes, AZ | 20 mi | 17,638 | 2,605 |
| Tucson Estates, AZ | 21 mi | 4,453 | 484 |
Nursing homes near Avra Valley
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center Of Tucson | Tucson, AZ | 20 mi | 2 of 5 | 162 | (520) 575-0900 |
| La Canada Care Center | Tucson, AZ | 20 mi | 2 of 5 | 128 | (520) 797-1191 |
| Casas Adobes Post Acute Rehab Center | Tucson, AZ | 21 mi | 3 of 5 | 230 | (520) 297-8311 |
| Mountain View Care Center | Tucson, AZ | 21 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (520) 797-2600 |
| Splendido At Rancho Vistoso | Tucson, AZ | 22 mi | 2 of 5 | 42 | (520) 878-2600 |
| Skilled Nursing Unit At Oro Valley Hospital | Oro Valley, AZ | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | 33 | (520) 901-6164 |
Home health agencies serving Avra Valley
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dependable Home Health, Inc | Tucson, AZ | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (520) 721-3822 |
| Dependable Nurses, Inc | Tucson, AZ | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (520) 795-1290 |
| Sacred Heart Home Health Care - Tucson | Tucson, AZ | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (520) 577-4630 |
| Amedisys Home Health Care | Tucson, AZ | 26 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (520) 325-9056 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Avra Valley. 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 Avra Valley
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 57% of the $2,678 monthly median income of Avra Valley 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Avra Valley: common questions
What nursing homes are near Avra Valley?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Tucson in Tucson (20 mi, 2 of 5 overall); La Canada Care Center in Tucson (20 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Casas Adobes Post Acute Rehab Center in Tucson (21 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Avra Valley?
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 57% of the $2,678 monthly median income of Avra Valley 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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