CNA Home Care in Blaine, WA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Blaine, WA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

560

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$22.95

median hourly wage of home care aides in Washington (BLS, May 2025)

$17.13

Washington minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Blaine are Stafholt Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia in Blaine (0.8 mi), Christian Health Care Center in Lynden (14 mi), North Cascades Health And Rehabilitation in Bellingham (17 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Washington earn a median $22.95 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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

Blaine compared with Whatcom County and Washington

Census figure	Blaine	Whatcom County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	33%
Residents 65 or older	26%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.5%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	6.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,313	$63,400	—

Older residents in towns around Blaine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Birch Bay, WA	4.4 mi	2,626	198
Ferndale, WA	12 mi	2,516	268
Lynden, WA	14 mi	2,947	504
Marietta-Alderwood, WA	16 mi	836	41
Everson, WA	19 mi	447	5
Bellingham, WA	21 mi	15,407	1,758

Nursing homes near Blaine

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Stafholt Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Blaine, WA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	57	(360) 332-8733
Christian Health Care Center	Lynden, WA	14 mi	5 of 5	122	(360) 354-4434
North Cascades Health And Rehabilitation	Bellingham, WA	17 mi	2 of 5	122	(360) 398-1966
Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia	Bellingham, WA	18 mi	5 of 5	102	(360) 733-2322
Avalon Healthcare Bellingham	Bellingham, WA	20 mi	5 of 5	105	(360) 734-6760
Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation	Bellingham, WA	21 mi	2 of 5	52	(360) 733-9161

Home health agencies serving Blaine

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health	Everett, WA	80 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 299-1302
Eden Home Health	Bellingham, WA	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 734-5410
Signature Healthcare At Home	Bellingham, WA	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 390-3869
Peacehealth Home Health Of Whatcom County	Bellingham, WA	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 788-8143

Straight-line miles from the center of Blaine. 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 Blaine

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $5,109 monthly median income of Blaine households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Blaine: common questions

What nursing homes are near Blaine?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Stafholt Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia in Blaine (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Christian Health Care Center in Lynden (14 mi, 5 of 5 overall); North Cascades Health And Rehabilitation in Bellingham (17 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Blaine?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $5,109 monthly median income of Blaine households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Blaine, WA