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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in East Pasadena, CA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
555
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 East Pasadena are San Marino Healthcare Center in San Gabriel (1.1 mi), Arcadia Care Center in Arcadia (1.5 mi), Huntington Drive Health And Rehabilitation Center in Arcadia (1.6 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).

East Pasadena has about 47 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

East Pasadena compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figureEast PasadenaLos Angeles CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older0.9%1.9%1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability31%34%33%
Residents 65 or older23%15%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone30%22%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.5%15%12%
Households with no vehicle8.7%8.9%7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$76,813$64,269—

Older residents in towns around East Pasadena

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
East San Gabriel, CA1.4 mi4,317580
San Marino, CA2.2 mi2,724326
Arcadia, CA2.4 mi11,3412,117
Temple City, CA2.6 mi6,8571,009
Sierra Madre, CA2.7 mi2,281291
San Gabriel, CA3.1 mi7,2791,294

Nursing homes near East Pasadena

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
San Marino Healthcare CenterSan Gabriel, CA1.1 mi3 of 559(626) 446-5263
Arcadia Care CenterArcadia, CA1.5 mi2 of 5164(626) 445-2170
Huntington Drive Health And Rehabilitation CenterArcadia, CA1.6 mi1 of 599(626) 445-2421
Pine Grove Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LPSan Gabriel, CA2.4 mi4 of 575(626) 285-3131
Pasadena Park Healthcare And Wellness CenterPasadena, CA2.6 mi2 of 599(626) 463-4105
Baldwin Gardens Nursing CenterTemple City, CA2.7 mi4 of 559(626) 447-3553

Home health agencies serving East Pasadena

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Practicare Home Health AgencyArcadia, CA2.9 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(626) 821-4880
Executive Home Health, IncPasadena, CA4.9 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(626) 227-6218
V & V Home Health IncGlendale, CA10 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(818) 918-1592
St Luke Home Health Care, IncGlendale, CA10 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(818) 956-9878

Straight-line miles from the center of East Pasadena. 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 East Pasadena

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 23% of the $6,401 monthly median income of East Pasadena 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 East Pasadena: common questions

What nursing homes are near East Pasadena?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are San Marino Healthcare Center in San Gabriel (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Arcadia Care Center in Arcadia (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Huntington Drive Health And Rehabilitation Center in Arcadia (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in East Pasadena?

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 23% of the $6,401 monthly median income of East Pasadena 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.

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