Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Big Bear City, CA
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Nursing Assistants in Big Bear City, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Big Bear City are Bear Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF in Big Bear Lake (5.4 mi), Oak Glen Post Acute in Cherry Valley (21 mi), Cedar Mountain Post Acute in Yucaipa (21 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).
Big Bear City has about 67 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Big Bear City compared with San Bernardino County and California
| Census figure | Big Bear City | San Bernardino County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 37% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 24% | 13% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 20% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.7% | 13% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% | 4.6% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $55,600 | $61,795 | — |
Older residents in towns around Big Bear City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 5.6 mi | 1,082 | 77 |
| Lucerne Valley, CA | 14 mi | 1,214 | 49 |
| Running Springs, CA | 18 mi | 844 | 39 |
| Morongo Valley, CA | 18 mi | 680 | 44 |
| Yucaipa, CA | 21 mi | 8,728 | 1,138 |
| Cherry Valley, CA | 21 mi | 2,194 | 405 |
Nursing homes near Big Bear City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF | Big Bear Lake, CA | 5.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 21 | (909) 866-6501 |
| Oak Glen Post Acute | Cherry Valley, CA | 21 mi | 3 of 5 | 59 | (951) 845-3194 |
| Cedar Mountain Post Acute | Yucaipa, CA | 21 mi | 4 of 5 | 99 | (909) 790-2273 |
| Mountains Community Hosp Dp/SNF | Lake Arrowhead, CA | 21 mi | 4 of 5 | 19 | (909) 336-3651 |
| Creekside Post Acute | Yucaipa, CA | 22 mi | 3 of 5 | 59 | (909) 795-2476 |
| Yucaipa Hills Post Acute | Yucaipa, CA | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | 82 | (909) 795-2421 |
Home health agencies serving Big Bear City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V & V Home Health Inc | Glendale, CA | 84 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 918-1592 |
| Optima Care Home Health Services Inc | Ontario, CA | 49 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (866) 626-8020 |
| Brand Home Health Care Inc | Glendale, CA | 82 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (747) 215-9133 |
| Noyan Home Health Care Inc. | Glendale, CA | 83 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 507-9300 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Big Bear City. 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 Big Bear City
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 32% of the $4,633 monthly median income of Big Bear City 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 Big Bear City: common questions
What nursing homes are near Big Bear City?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bear Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF in Big Bear Lake (5.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Oak Glen Post Acute in Cherry Valley (21 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Cedar Mountain Post Acute in Yucaipa (21 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Big Bear City?
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 32% of the $4,633 monthly median income of Big Bear City 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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Cherry Valley, CA
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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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