CNA Home Care in Fresno, CA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Fresno, CA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

604

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 Fresno are Community Subacute And Transitional Care Center in Fresno (0.8 mi), Oakwood Gardens Care Center in Fresno (1.3 mi), Covenant Post Acute in Fresno (1.3 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).

Fresno has about 7,783 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Fresno compared with Fresno County and California

Census figure	Fresno	Fresno County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	39%	33%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	24%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	7.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,660	$55,987	—

Older residents in towns around Fresno

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Old Fig Garden, CA	1.3 mi	1,143	185
Mayfair, CA	2.0 mi	502	46
Tarpey Village, CA	5.2 mi	557	61
Sunnyside, CA	6.6 mi	808	113
Clovis, CA	6.9 mi	17,201	1,709
Easton, CA	9.0 mi	299	35

Nursing homes near Fresno

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Community Subacute And Transitional Care Center	Fresno, CA	0.8 mi	5 of 5	106	(559) 459-1711
Oakwood Gardens Care Center	Fresno, CA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	103	(559) 222-4807
Covenant Post Acute	Fresno, CA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	121	(559) 227-4063
Keystone Post-Acute	Fresno, CA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	65	(559) 227-5383
The Terraces At San Joaquin Gardens Village	Fresno, CA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	54	(559) 430-8202
Healthcare Centre Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	2.8 mi	2 of 5	155	(559) 268-5361

Home health agencies serving Fresno

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ardent Home Health Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	3.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 408-5945
Allegiance Home Health Services, Inc	Van Nuys, CA	195 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 740-8928
Tlc Home Health Services	Sherman Oaks, CA	197 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 269-6706
Telfair Home Health Care	Glendale, CA	199 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 539-5244

Straight-line miles from the center of Fresno. 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 Fresno

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 32% of the $4,555 monthly median income of Fresno 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 Fresno: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fresno?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Community Subacute And Transitional Care Center in Fresno (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Oakwood Gardens Care Center in Fresno (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Covenant Post Acute in Fresno (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Fresno?

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 32% of the $4,555 monthly median income of Fresno 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 Fresno, CA