Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Diamond Springs, CA
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Nursing Assistants in Diamond Springs, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Diamond Springs are Gold Country Health Center in Placerville (1.1 mi), Western Slope Health Center in Placerville (3.4 mi), The Pines At Placerville Healthcare Center in Placerville (3.5 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).
Diamond Springs has about 482 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Diamond Springs compared with El Dorado County and California
| Census figure | Diamond Springs | El Dorado County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 4.4% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 38% | 29% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 28% | 23% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 22% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.0% | 6.6% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.1% | 3.6% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $54,505 | $78,067 | — |
Older residents in towns around Diamond Springs
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placerville, CA | 3.5 mi | 2,604 | 435 |
| Shingle Springs, CA | 5.6 mi | 1,057 | 90 |
| Cameron Park, CA | 8.2 mi | 4,273 | 660 |
| El Dorado Hills, CA | 11 mi | 10,635 | 1,252 |
| Pollock Pines, CA | 14 mi | 1,394 | 94 |
| Auburn Lake Trails, CA | 15 mi | 862 | 150 |
Nursing homes near Diamond Springs
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Country Health Center | Placerville, CA | 1.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 68 | (530) 621-1100 |
| Western Slope Health Center | Placerville, CA | 3.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 99 | (530) 622-6842 |
| The Pines At Placerville Healthcare Center | Placerville, CA | 3.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 99 | (530) 622-3400 |
| Folsom Care Center | Folsom, CA | 18 mi | 4 of 5 | 99 | (916) 985-3641 |
| Rock Creek Care Center | Auburn, CA | 19 mi | 5 of 5 | 84 | (530) 885-7051 |
| Auburn Ravine Healthcare Center | Auburn, CA | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | 59 | (530) 823-6131 |
Home health agencies serving Diamond Springs
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healing Touch Home Health Care Inc | Rancho Cordova, CA | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 476-5840 |
| Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc | Sacramento, CA | 40 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 476-3205 |
| Atta Home Healthcare | Modesto, CA | 71 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 598-6355 |
| Better Choice Home Care Inc | Rancho Cordova, CA | 21 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 817-1462 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Diamond Springs. 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 Diamond Springs
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 32% of the $4,542 monthly median income of Diamond Springs 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 Diamond Springs: common questions
What nursing homes are near Diamond Springs?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Gold Country Health Center in Placerville (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Western Slope Health Center in Placerville (3.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Pines At Placerville Healthcare Center in Placerville (3.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Diamond Springs?
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 32% of the $4,542 monthly median income of Diamond Springs 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.
More senior care near Diamond Springs
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Placerville, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Shingle Springs, CA
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- Nursing Assistants in El Dorado Hills, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Pollock Pines, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Auburn Lake Trails, CA
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- Nursing Assistants in Folsom, CA
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Other care in Diamond Springs
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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