Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in El Mirage, AZ
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Nursing Assistants in El Mirage, AZ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to El Mirage are Sunview Respiratory And Rehabilitation in Youngtown (1.6 mi), Boswell Transitional Care Of Cascadia in Sun City (2.3 mi), AZ - Rio Vista Post Acute And Rehabilitation in Peoria (3.2 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).
El Mirage has about 307 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
El Mirage compared with Maricopa County and Arizona
| Census figure | El Mirage | Maricopa County | Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.9% | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 36% | 31% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 10% | 16% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 15% | 25% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 9.7% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $53,523 | $66,038 | — |
Older residents in towns around El Mirage
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngtown, AZ | 1.3 mi | 1,270 | 262 |
| Sun City, AZ | 3.1 mi | 28,020 | 4,216 |
| Sun City West, AZ | 5.9 mi | 23,316 | 3,772 |
| Litchfield Park, AZ | 6.4 mi | 1,365 | 243 |
| Citrus Park, AZ | 7.9 mi | 1,055 | 58 |
| Glendale, AZ | 8.8 mi | 33,463 | 3,729 |
Nursing homes near El Mirage
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunview Respiratory And Rehabilitation | Youngtown, AZ | 1.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 127 | (623) 977-6532 |
| Boswell Transitional Care Of Cascadia | Sun City, AZ | 2.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 115 | (623) 832-7000 |
| AZ - Rio Vista Post Acute And Rehabilitation | Peoria, AZ | 3.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 150 | (623) 875-0100 |
| Immanuel Campus Of Care | Peoria, AZ | 3.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 228 | (623) 977-8373 |
| Peoria Post Acute And Rehabilitation | Peoria, AZ | 4.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 179 | (623) 933-7722 |
| Freedom Plaza Care Center | Peoria, AZ | 4.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 111 | (623) 815-6100 |
Home health agencies serving El Mirage
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Of The Sun Home Health Care, LLC | Glendale, AZ | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (602) 358-7106 |
| Nightingale Homecare | Phoenix, AZ | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (602) 504-1555 |
| Summit Home Health LLC | Phoenix, AZ | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (602) 535-8255 |
| Emblem Home Health | Tempe, AZ | 27 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (480) 444-7800 |
Straight-line miles from the center of El Mirage. 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 El Mirage
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 34% of the $4,460 monthly median income of El Mirage 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 El Mirage: common questions
What nursing homes are near El Mirage?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sunview Respiratory And Rehabilitation in Youngtown (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Boswell Transitional Care Of Cascadia in Sun City (2.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); AZ - Rio Vista Post Acute And Rehabilitation in Peoria (3.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in El Mirage?
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 34% of the $4,460 monthly median income of El Mirage 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.
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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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