Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Compton, CA
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Nursing Assistants in Compton, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Compton are Santa Fe Heights Healthcare Center, LLC in Compton (1.4 mi), Meadow Creek Post-Acute in Paramount (2.7 mi), Lighthouse Healthcare Center in Los Angeles (2.9 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).
Compton has about 1,077 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Compton compared with Los Angeles County and California
| Census figure | Compton | Los Angeles County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 43% | 34% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 16% | 22% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 18% | 15% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.0% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $49,410 | $64,269 | — |
Older residents in towns around Compton
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Rancho Dominguez, CA | 1.8 mi | 1,512 | 96 |
| Willowbrook, CA | 1.9 mi | 2,019 | 131 |
| West Rancho Dominguez, CA | 2.4 mi | 2,762 | 343 |
| Lynwood, CA | 2.5 mi | 6,307 | 493 |
| Paramount, CA | 3.5 mi | 5,236 | 441 |
| Carson, CA | 3.9 mi | 17,227 | 2,164 |
Nursing homes near Compton
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Heights Healthcare Center, LLC | Compton, CA | 1.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 99 | (310) 639-8111 |
| Meadow Creek Post-Acute | Paramount, CA | 2.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 104 | (562) 531-0990 |
| Lighthouse Healthcare Center | Los Angeles, CA | 2.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 149 | (323) 564-4461 |
| View Heights Conv Hosp | Los Angeles, CA | 3.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 163 | (323) 757-1881 |
| Avalon Villa Care Center | Los Angeles, CA | 3.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 131 | (323) 756-8191 |
| West Gardena Post Acute | Gardena, CA | 3.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 50 | (310) 329-9929 |
Home health agencies serving Compton
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excell Home Care Inc | Paramount, CA | 3.7 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (562) 988-3370 |
| Reliance Home Health Services | Paramount, CA | 3.7 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (562) 630-8783 |
| Home Care Excellence Health Services, Inc | Cerritos, CA | 9.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (562) 860-3424 |
| Western States Homehealth Care Agency, Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (310) 672-4581 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Compton. 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 Compton
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 36% of the $4,118 monthly median income of Compton 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 Compton: common questions
What nursing homes are near Compton?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Santa Fe Heights Healthcare Center, LLC in Compton (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Meadow Creek Post-Acute in Paramount (2.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lighthouse Healthcare Center in Los Angeles (2.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Compton?
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 36% of the $4,118 monthly median income of Compton 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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Other care in Compton
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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