Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Costa Mesa, CA
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Nursing Assistants in Costa Mesa, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Costa Mesa are Newport Subacute Healthcare Center in Costa Mesa (0.8 mi), Victoria Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Costa Mesa (0.9 mi), Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center in Costa Mesa (2.0 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).
Costa Mesa has about 1,993 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Costa Mesa compared with Orange County and California
| Census figure | Costa Mesa | Orange County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 29% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 28% | 20% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.6% | 10% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% | 4.8% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $78,700 | $84,615 | — |
Older residents in towns around Costa Mesa
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley, CA | 3.8 mi | 11,640 | 1,680 |
| Newport Beach, CA | 4.9 mi | 20,259 | 3,179 |
| Santa Ana, CA | 5.2 mi | 35,609 | 4,676 |
| Huntington Beach, CA | 5.7 mi | 37,904 | 4,289 |
| Midway City, CA | 6.9 mi | 1,391 | 235 |
| Tustin, CA | 7.4 mi | 10,353 | 1,155 |
Nursing homes near Costa Mesa
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Subacute Healthcare Center | Costa Mesa, CA | 0.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 139 | (949) 631-4282 |
| Victoria Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Costa Mesa, CA | 0.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 79 | (949) 642-0387 |
| Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center | Costa Mesa, CA | 2.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 80 | (949) 548-5584 |
| Newport Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Newport Beach, CA | 2.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 59 | (949) 646-7764 |
| Pelican Ridge Post Acute | Newport Beach, CA | 2.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 167 | (949) 642-8044 |
| Crystal Cove Care Center | Newport Beach, CA | 2.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 96 | (949) 515-3930 |
Home health agencies serving Costa Mesa
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialized Home Health Services | Costa Mesa, CA | 1.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 500-3929 |
| Acacia Hh&P Of Southern California, LLC | Irvine, CA | 4.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (949) 335-5515 |
| 24/7 Care At Home - Home Health | Westminster, CA | 7.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (714) 622-5334 |
| A-1 Home Health Care | Huntington Beach, CA | 8.7 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (714) 375-8900 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Costa Mesa. 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 Costa Mesa
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 22% of the $6,558 monthly median income of Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa: common questions
What nursing homes are near Costa Mesa?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Newport Subacute Healthcare Center in Costa Mesa (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Victoria Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Costa Mesa (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center in Costa Mesa (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Costa Mesa?
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 22% of the $6,558 monthly median income of Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa
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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