Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in La Center, WA
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Nursing Assistants in La Center, WA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to La Center are Woodland Convalescent Center in Woodland (4.5 mi), Saint Helens Post Acute in Saint Helens (6.9 mi), Brookfield Health And Rehab Of Cascadia in Battle Ground (8.4 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Washington earn a median $22.95 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
La Center has about 38 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
La Center compared with Clark County and Washington
| Census figure | La Center | Clark County | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.0% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 33% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 16% | 24% | 26% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 7.8% | 8.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
Older residents in towns around La Center
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield, WA | 3.0 mi | 1,689 | 163 |
| Woodland, WA | 5.5 mi | 1,246 | 45 |
| St. Helens, OR | 6.8 mi | 2,253 | 284 |
| Battle Ground, WA | 8.7 mi | 2,789 | 223 |
| Mount Vista, WA | 8.8 mi | 2,307 | 262 |
| Felida, WA | 10 mi | 1,774 | 134 |
Nursing homes near La Center
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Convalescent Center | Woodland, WA | 4.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 62 | (360) 225-9443 |
| Saint Helens Post Acute | Saint Helens, OR | 6.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 92 | (503) 397-2713 |
| Brookfield Health And Rehab Of Cascadia | Battle Ground, WA | 8.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 83 | (360) 687-5141 |
| Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation | Vancouver, WA | 9.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (360) 574-5247 |
| Avalon Care Center - Scappoose | Scappoose, OR | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | 40 | (503) 543-7131 |
| Bridge Crest Post Acute | Vancouver, WA | 14 mi | 2 of 5 | 89 | (360) 693-1474 |
Home health agencies serving La Center
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacehealth Southwest Home Health | Vancouver, WA | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (360) 759-1500 |
| Providence Home Health | Portland, OR | 23 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (503) 215-4646 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Vancouver, WA | 17 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (503) 620-3407 |
| Eden Home Health | Vancouver, WA | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (360) 504-0122 |
Straight-line miles from the center of La Center. 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 La Center
At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 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 La Center: common questions
What nursing homes are near La Center?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Woodland Convalescent Center in Woodland (4.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Saint Helens Post Acute in Saint Helens (6.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Brookfield Health And Rehab Of Cascadia in Battle Ground (8.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in La Center?
At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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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Other care in La Center
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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