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Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in California Polytechnic State University, CA

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in California Polytechnic State University, CA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
656
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 California Polytechnic State University are San Luis Transitional Care in San Luis Obispo (2.5 mi), San Luis Post Acute Center in San Luis Obispo (3.2 mi), Mission View Health Center in San Luis Obispo (3.3 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).

California Polytechnic State University has about 0 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

California Polytechnic State University compared with San Luis Obispo County and California

Census figureCalifornia Polytechnic State UniversitySan Luis Obispo CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older0.0%2.4%1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability0.0%31%33%
Residents 65 or older0.1%22%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone100%25%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)0.0%7.2%12%
Households with no vehicle20%3.8%7.1%

Older residents in towns around California Polytechnic State University

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
San Luis Obispo, CA2.8 mi7,2101,085
Los Osos, CA8.9 mi4,107260
Pismo Beach, CA11 mi2,621284
Morro Bay, CA12 mi3,489477
Atascadero, CA12 mi5,486372
Grover Beach, CA13 mi2,249234

Nursing homes near California Polytechnic State University

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
San Luis Transitional CareSan Luis Obispo, CA2.5 mi5 of 523(805) 545-7575
San Luis Post Acute CenterSan Luis Obispo, CA3.2 mi5 of 5162(805) 544-5100
Mission View Health CenterSan Luis Obispo, CA3.3 mi5 of 5162(805) 543-0210
Bayside Care CenterMorro Bay, CA9.5 mi5 of 5145(805) 772-2237
Coastal Oaks Special Care CenterAtascadero, CA11 mi5 of 565(805) 466-9254
Arroyo Grande Care CenterArroyo Grande, CA14 mi5 of 599(805) 489-8137

Home health agencies serving California Polytechnic State University

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Dignity Health Home HealthSanta Maria, CA28 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(805) 739-3830
Superior Home HealthLompoc, CA47 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(805) 430-8767
Aevum Home HealthSan Luis Obispo, CA3.1 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(805) 586-3427
Mission Home Health Of Central CoastGrover Beach, CA13 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(805) 927-1212

Straight-line miles from the center of California Polytechnic State University. 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 California Polytechnic State University

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. 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 California Polytechnic State University: common questions

What nursing homes are near California Polytechnic State University?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are San Luis Transitional Care in San Luis Obispo (2.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); San Luis Post Acute Center in San Luis Obispo (3.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mission View Health Center in San Luis Obispo (3.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in California Polytechnic State University?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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