Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Bend, OR
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Nursing Assistants in Bend, OR: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Bend are Regency Care Of Central Oregon in Bend (0.9 mi), Pilot Butte Rehabilitation Center in Bend (1.4 mi), Bend Transitional Care in Bend (2.4 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Oregon earn a median $21.35 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Bend has about 1,898 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Bend compared with Deschutes County and Oregon
| Census figure | Bend | Deschutes County | Oregon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 27% | 28% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 21% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 28% | 22% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.6% | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $74,590 | $71,644 | — |
Older residents in towns around Bend
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deschutes River Woods, OR | 5.4 mi | 1,107 | 18 |
| Eagle Crest, OR | 14 mi | 1,613 | 79 |
| Redmond, OR | 15 mi | 5,618 | 855 |
| Three Rivers, OR | 17 mi | 855 | 6 |
| Sisters, OR | 20 mi | 1,176 | 63 |
| Crooked River Ranch, OR | 25 mi | 1,682 | 64 |
Nursing homes near Bend
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regency Care Of Central Oregon | Bend, OR | 0.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 46 | (541) 382-7161 |
| Pilot Butte Rehabilitation Center | Bend, OR | 1.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 74 | (541) 382-5531 |
| Bend Transitional Care | Bend, OR | 2.4 mi | 5 of 5 | 60 | (541) 382-0479 |
| Regency Redmond Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Redmond, OR | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | 50 | (541) 548-5066 |
Home health agencies serving Bend
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health Orange County | Anaheim, CA | 729 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (657) 640-8090 |
| Arka Home Health Care, Inc | Burbank, CA | 701 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 739-0038 |
| St. Charles Home Health Services | Bend, OR | 2.6 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (541) 706-4823 |
| Eden Home Health | Vancouver, WA | 132 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (360) 504-0122 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Bend. 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 Bend
At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $6,216 monthly median income of Bend households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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.
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 Bend: common questions
What nursing homes are near Bend?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Regency Care Of Central Oregon in Bend (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pilot Butte Rehabilitation Center in Bend (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Bend Transitional Care in Bend (2.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Bend?
At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $6,216 monthly median income of Bend households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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.
More senior care near Bend
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Deschutes River Woods, OR
- Nursing Assistants in Eagle Crest, OR
- Nursing Assistants in Redmond, OR
- Nursing Assistants in Three Rivers, OR
- Nursing Assistants in Sisters, OR
- Nursing Assistants in Crooked River Ranch, OR
- Nursing Assistants in La Pine, OR
- Nursing Assistants in Prineville, OR
- Nursing Assistants in Juniper Canyon, OR
- Nursing Assistants in Madras, OR
- Nursing Assistants in Oakridge, OR
Other care in Bend
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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