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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Huntington Beach, CA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
665
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 Huntington Beach are Beachside Nursing Center in Huntington Beach (1.1 mi), Sea Cliff Healthcare Center in Huntington Beach (1.1 mi), Huntington Valley Healthcare Center in Huntington Beach (1.4 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).

Huntington Beach has about 4,289 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Huntington Beach compared with Orange County and California

Census figureHuntington BeachOrange CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older2.2%2.2%1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability26%29%33%
Residents 65 or older19%16%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone23%20%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.4%10%12%
Households with no vehicle3.6%4.8%7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$92,657$84,615—

Older residents in towns around Huntington Beach

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Fountain Valley, CA3.2 mi11,6401,680
Midway City, CA3.4 mi1,391235
Westminster, CA3.8 mi17,3022,473
Seal Beach, CA5.5 mi10,8051,987
Costa Mesa, CA5.7 mi14,5771,993
Garden Grove, CA6.1 mi26,7083,599

Nursing homes near Huntington Beach

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Beachside Nursing CenterHuntington Beach, CA1.1 mi4 of 559(714) 847-9671
Sea Cliff Healthcare CenterHuntington Beach, CA1.1 mi2 of 5182(714) 847-3515
Huntington Valley Healthcare CenterHuntington Beach, CA1.4 mi2 of 5144(714) 842-5551
Stanley Healthcare CenterWestminster, CA4.2 mi3 of 530(714) 893-0026
Fountain Valley Post AcuteFountain Valley, CA4.4 mi3 of 5151(714) 241-9800
Mission Palms Healthcare CenterWestminster, CA4.6 mi3 of 599(714) 892-6686

Home health agencies serving Huntington Beach

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
A-1 Home Health CareHuntington Beach, CA3.0 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(714) 375-8900
1 & 1 Home Health, IncWestminster, CA3.8 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(800) 940-7659
24/7 Care At Home - Home HealthWestminster, CA3.8 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(714) 622-5334
Specialized Home Health ServicesCosta Mesa, CA5.6 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(818) 500-3929

Straight-line miles from the center of Huntington Beach. 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 Huntington Beach

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 19% of the $7,721 monthly median income of Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach: common questions

What nursing homes are near Huntington Beach?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Beachside Nursing Center in Huntington Beach (1.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Sea Cliff Healthcare Center in Huntington Beach (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Huntington Valley Healthcare Center in Huntington Beach (1.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Huntington Beach?

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 19% of the $7,721 monthly median income of Huntington Beach 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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