Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Forest Grove, OR
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Nursing Assistants in Forest Grove, OR: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Forest Grove are Marquis Forest Grove Post Acute Rehab in Forest Grove (1.1 mi), Forest Grove Post Acute in Forest Grove (1.5 mi), Avamere Rehabilitation Of Hillsboro in Hillsboro (6.3 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Oregon earn a median $21.35 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Forest Grove has about 462 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Forest Grove compared with Washington County and Oregon
| Census figure | Forest Grove | Washington County | Oregon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 44% | 32% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 15% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 34% | 27% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 17% | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.3% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $42,004 | $69,783 | — |
Older residents in towns around Forest Grove
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius, OR | 2.9 mi | 1,780 | 243 |
| North Plains, OR | 7.5 mi | 612 | 9 |
| Hillsboro, OR | 8.4 mi | 12,909 | 1,449 |
| Rockcreek, OR | 11 mi | 1,546 | 117 |
| Aloha, OR | 12 mi | 7,039 | 655 |
| Oak Hills, OR | 13 mi | 1,383 | 133 |
Nursing homes near Forest Grove
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis Forest Grove Post Acute Rehab | Forest Grove, OR | 1.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 63 | (503) 357-7119 |
| Forest Grove Post Acute | Forest Grove, OR | 1.5 mi | 4 of 5 | 114 | (503) 359-0449 |
| Avamere Rehabilitation Of Hillsboro | Hillsboro, OR | 6.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 87 | (503) 648-8588 |
| Hillsboro Health And Rehabilitation | Hillsboro, OR | 7.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 78 | (503) 648-6621 |
| Maryville | Beaverton, OR | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | 165 | (503) 643-8626 |
| Beaverton Post Acute Care Of Cascadia | Beaverton, OR | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | 104 | (208) 403-5033 |
Home health agencies serving Forest Grove
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Mercy Home Health, LLC | Beaverton, OR | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (503) 608-7717 |
| Signature Healthcare At Home | Tigard, OR | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (503) 783-2470 |
| Providence Home Health | Portland, OR | 25 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (503) 215-4646 |
| Physicians Choice | Wilsonville, OR | 23 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (503) 308-4060 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Forest Grove. 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 Forest Grove
At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $3,500 monthly median income of Forest Grove households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.
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 Forest Grove: common questions
What nursing homes are near Forest Grove?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Marquis Forest Grove Post Acute Rehab in Forest Grove (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Forest Grove Post Acute in Forest Grove (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Avamere Rehabilitation Of Hillsboro in Hillsboro (6.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Forest Grove?
At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $3,500 monthly median income of Forest Grove households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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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Other care in Forest Grove
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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