CNA Home Care in Bonsall, CA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Bonsall, CA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

668

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 Bonsall are Santa Fe Post-Acute in Vista (4.6 mi), Vista View Post Acute in Vista (6.5 mi), Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility in Vista (7.7 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).

Bonsall has about 234 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Bonsall compared with San Diego County and California

Census figure	Bonsall	San Diego County	California
Residents 85 or older	5.4%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	13%	31%	33%
Residents 65 or older	26%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	9.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	5.5%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,000	$78,324	—

Older residents in towns around Bonsall

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hidden Meadows, CA	5.5 mi	1,458	141
Vista, CA	6.5 mi	12,926	1,333
Fallbrook, CA	7.1 mi	5,276	626
Oceanside, CA	7.5 mi	29,219	3,732
Camp Pendleton Mainside, CA	8.3 mi	5	0
San Marcos, CA	9.9 mi	12,506	1,809

Nursing homes near Bonsall

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Santa Fe Post-Acute	Vista, CA	4.6 mi	2 of 5	187	(760) 945-3033
Vista View Post Acute	Vista, CA	6.5 mi	4 of 5	176	(760) 724-8222
Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility	Vista, CA	7.7 mi	5 of 5	119	(760) 630-2273
Fallbrook Skilled Nursing	Fallbrook, CA	7.8 mi	4 of 5	93	(760) 728-2330
La Paloma Healthcare Center	Oceanside, CA	8.3 mi	5 of 5	93	(760) 724-2193
Pacific Villas Post Acute	Oceanside, CA	8.3 mi	not rated	—	(530) 222-2273

Home health agencies serving Bonsall

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Archer Health Inc	Carlsbad, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 689-5049
Advantage Health Systems	San Diego, CA	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 433-0469
Health Plus Home Health Care Inc	San Diego, CA	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(619) 223-2779
Valley Care Home Health Services, Inc	Temecula, CA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(951) 676-6438

Straight-line miles from the center of Bonsall. 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 Bonsall

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 19% of the $7,917 monthly median income of Bonsall 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 Bonsall: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bonsall?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Santa Fe Post-Acute in Vista (4.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Vista View Post Acute in Vista (6.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility in Vista (7.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Bonsall?

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 19% of the $7,917 monthly median income of Bonsall 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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