Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Exeter, CA
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Nursing Assistants in Exeter, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Exeter are Lindsay Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lindsay (6.1 mi), Visalia Post Acute in Visalia (7.7 mi), Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center in Visalia (8.2 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).
Exeter has about 142 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Exeter compared with Tulare County and California
| Census figure | Exeter | Tulare County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 38% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 12% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 21% | 20% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.5% | 14% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.6% | 4.5% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $58,125 | $55,844 | — |
Older residents in towns around Exeter
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmersville, CA | 3.6 mi | 904 | 101 |
| Lindsay, CA | 6.6 mi | 1,348 | 223 |
| Ivanhoe, CA | 7.4 mi | 545 | 26 |
| Woodlake, CA | 8.6 mi | 892 | 51 |
| Visalia, CA | 10 mi | 19,467 | 2,547 |
| Strathmore, CA | 11 mi | 131 | 33 |
Nursing homes near Exeter
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation | Lindsay, CA | 6.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 99 | (559) 562-0055 |
| Visalia Post Acute | Visalia, CA | 7.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 176 | (559) 732-1020 |
| Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center | Visalia, CA | 8.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 70 | (559) 624-6037 |
| Delta Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP | Visalia, CA | 8.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 44 | (559) 732-8614 |
| Sequoia Vista | Visalia, CA | 10 mi | 1 of 5 | 99 | (559) 732-2244 |
| Linwood Meadows Care Center | Visalia, CA | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | 98 | (559) 627-1241 |
Home health agencies serving Exeter
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardent Home Health Of Fresno | Fresno, CA | 50 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (559) 408-5945 |
| Adventist Health Home Care Services | Hanford, CA | 28 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (559) 585-3425 |
| Day Light Home Health, Inc | Burbank, CA | 154 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 239-4249 |
| Kaweah Health Home Health | Visalia, CA | 9.6 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (559) 624-6400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Exeter. 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 Exeter
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 30% of the $4,844 monthly median income of Exeter 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 Exeter: common questions
What nursing homes are near Exeter?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lindsay Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lindsay (6.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Visalia Post Acute in Visalia (7.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center in Visalia (8.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Exeter?
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 30% of the $4,844 monthly median income of Exeter 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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