Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Hood River, OR
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Nursing Assistants in Hood River, OR: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Hood River are Hood River Post Acute in Hood River (1.0 mi), Columbia Basin Care Facility in The Dalles (17 mi), The Dalles Health And Rehabilitation in The Dalles (17 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).
Hood River has about 242 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Hood River compared with Hood River County and Oregon
| Census figure | Hood River | Hood River County | Oregon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 41% | 37% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 18% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 51% | 29% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 10% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $52,917 | $62,826 | — |
Older residents in towns around Hood River
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Salmon, WA | 2.4 mi | 790 | 90 |
| The Dalles, OR | 20 mi | 3,198 | 467 |
| Goldendale, WA | 35 mi | 852 | 126 |
| Mount Hood Villages, OR | 35 mi | 1,303 | 54 |
| Washougal, WA | 41 mi | 2,932 | 293 |
| Sandy, OR | 42 mi | 1,664 | 108 |
Nursing homes near Hood River
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River Post Acute | Hood River, OR | 1.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 100 | (541) 386-2688 |
| Columbia Basin Care Facility | The Dalles, OR | 17 mi | 1 of 5 | 90 | (541) 296-2156 |
| The Dalles Health And Rehabilitation | The Dalles, OR | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | 121 | (541) 298-5158 |
| Oregon Veterans Home | The Dalles, OR | 21 mi | 3 of 5 | 151 | (541) 296-7190 |
Home health agencies serving Hood River
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Home Health | Portland, OR | 53 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (503) 215-4646 |
| Adventist Health Home Care | The Dalles, OR | 18 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (541) 296-7280 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Hood River. 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 Hood River
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 42% of the $4,410 monthly median income of Hood River 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 Hood River: common questions
What nursing homes are near Hood River?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hood River Post Acute in Hood River (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Columbia Basin Care Facility in The Dalles (17 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Dalles Health And Rehabilitation in The Dalles (17 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Hood River?
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 42% of the $4,410 monthly median income of Hood River 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 Hood River
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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