Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Desert Hills, AZ
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Nursing Assistants in Desert Hills, AZ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Desert Hills are Haven Of Lake Havasu in Lake Havasu City (7.5 mi), Havasu Nursing Center in Lake Havasu City (9.3 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Arizona earn a median $17.51 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Desert Hills has about 47 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Desert Hills compared with Mohave County and Arizona
| Census figure | Desert Hills | Mohave County | Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 25% | 35% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 49% | 33% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 28% | 27% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.2% | 11% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.9% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $69,867 | $49,621 | — |
Older residents in towns around Desert Hills
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 5.0 mi | 20,541 | 1,916 |
| Needles, CA | 23 mi | 1,102 | 64 |
| Mohave Valley, AZ | 27 mi | 951 | 73 |
| Fort Mohave, AZ | 33 mi | 6,166 | 281 |
| Parker, AZ | 36 mi | 545 | 31 |
| Bullhead City, AZ | 41 mi | 14,567 | 1,247 |
Nursing homes near Desert Hills
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Of Lake Havasu | Lake Havasu City, AZ | 7.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 104 | (928) 505-5552 |
| Havasu Nursing Center | Lake Havasu City, AZ | 9.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 118 | (928) 453-1500 |
Home health agencies serving Desert Hills
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Home Health | Lake Havasu, AZ | 4.8 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (928) 505-6473 |
| Billet Home Health Inc - Bullhead City | Bullhead City, AZ | 34 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (833) 224-5538 |
| Havasu Regional Medical Center Home Health | Lake Havasu City, AZ | 4.8 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (928) 680-1209 |
| Hualapai Home Health Care, Inc | Kingman, AZ | 56 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (928) 753-9015 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Desert Hills. 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 Desert Hills
At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,822 monthly median income of Desert Hills households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.
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 Desert Hills: common questions
What nursing homes are near Desert Hills?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Haven Of Lake Havasu in Lake Havasu City (7.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Havasu Nursing Center in Lake Havasu City (9.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Desert Hills?
At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,822 monthly median income of Desert Hills households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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.
More senior care near Desert Hills
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Lake Havasu City, AZ
- Nursing Assistants in Needles, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Mohave Valley, AZ
- Nursing Assistants in Fort Mohave, AZ
- Nursing Assistants in Parker, AZ
- Nursing Assistants in Bullhead City, AZ
- Nursing Assistants in Laughlin, NV
- Nursing Assistants in Golden Valley, AZ
- Nursing Assistants in Kingman, AZ
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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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