CNA Home Care in Chowchilla, CA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Chowchilla, CA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

550

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 Chowchilla are Palms Care Center in Chowchilla (1.6 mi), Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District in Chowchilla (1.6 mi), Madera Care Center in Madera (14 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).

Chowchilla has about 257 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Chowchilla compared with Madera County and California

Census figure	Chowchilla	Madera County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	39%	33%
Residents 65 or older	10.0%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	5.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,362	$64,480	—

Older residents in towns around Chowchilla

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Madera Acres, CA	11 mi	1,484	49
Planada, CA	13 mi	573	80
Madera, CA	13 mi	6,515	868
Parksdale, CA	17 mi	279	25
Merced, CA	18 mi	9,545	964
Firebaugh, CA	22 mi	963	30

Nursing homes near Chowchilla

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Palms Care Center	Chowchilla, CA	1.6 mi	3 of 5	65	(559) 665-4826
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District	Chowchilla, CA	1.6 mi	4 of 5	29	(559) 665-3781
Madera Care Center	Madera, CA	14 mi	4 of 5	64	(559) 673-9278
Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Madera, CA	15 mi	1 of 5	176	(559) 673-9228
Merced Behavioral Center	Merced, CA	17 mi	5 of 5	96	(209) 723-8814
Anberry Post Acute	Merced, CA	18 mi	3 of 5	120	(209) 783-9200

Home health agencies serving Chowchilla

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ardent Home Health Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 408-5945
St Joseph Home Health	Milpitas, CA	94 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 244-5488
Mercy Home Care	Merced, CA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 564-4320
Progressive Home Health Care	Modesto, CA	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 505-1035

Straight-line miles from the center of Chowchilla. 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 Chowchilla

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 39% of the $3,780 monthly median income of Chowchilla 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 Chowchilla: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chowchilla?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Palms Care Center in Chowchilla (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District in Chowchilla (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Madera Care Center in Madera (14 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Chowchilla?

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 39% of the $3,780 monthly median income of Chowchilla 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Chowchilla, CA