CNA Home Care in Fremont, CA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Fremont, CA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

639

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 Fremont are Crestwood Manor - Fremont in Fremont (3.6 mi), Fremont Healthcare Center in Fremont (4.4 mi), Crestwood Treatment Center in Fremont (4.8 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).

Fremont has about 4,360 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Fremont compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Fremont	Alameda County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	31%	33%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	10%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$98,952	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Fremont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Newark, CA	5.0 mi	6,131	518
Milpitas, CA	5.1 mi	10,897	1,567
Union City, CA	8.6 mi	13,101	1,472
Sunnyvale, CA	8.8 mi	19,985	3,028
Santa Clara, CA	9.1 mi	14,863	2,218
Mountain View, CA	10 mi	10,012	1,499

Nursing homes near Fremont

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crestwood Manor - Fremont	Fremont, CA	3.6 mi	5 of 5	126	(510) 651-1244
Fremont Healthcare Center	Fremont, CA	4.4 mi	4 of 5	115	(510) 792-3743
Crestwood Treatment Center	Fremont, CA	4.8 mi	5 of 5	88	(510) 793-8383
Country Drive Post Acute	Fremont, CA	4.9 mi	4 of 5	126	(510) 792-4242
We Care Skilled Nursing - Fremont	Fremont, CA	4.9 mi	3 of 5	99	(510) 797-5300
Mission Valley Post Acute	Fremont, CA	5.0 mi	4 of 5	85	(510) 793-7222

Home health agencies serving Fremont

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
National Home Health Services-West, Inc	Fremont, CA	3.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 812-2955
Care In Touch Home Health Agency	Fremont, CA	3.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500
St Joseph Home Health	Milpitas, CA	4.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 244-5488
St. Patrick Home Health Providers, Inc	San Jose, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(886) 282-2057

Straight-line miles from the center of Fremont. 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 Fremont

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 18% of the $8,246 monthly median income of Fremont 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 Fremont: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fremont?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Crestwood Manor - Fremont in Fremont (3.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Fremont Healthcare Center in Fremont (4.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Crestwood Treatment Center in Fremont (4.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Fremont?

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 18% of the $8,246 monthly median income of Fremont 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.

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