CNA Home Care in Laguna Niguel, CA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Laguna Niguel, CA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

553

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 Laguna Niguel are Orchards Skilled Nursing in Rancho Mission Viejo (2.6 mi), San Juan Hills Healthcare Center in San Juan Capistrano (3.5 mi), Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Laguna Hills (4.9 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).

Laguna Niguel has about 1,562 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Laguna Niguel compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Laguna Niguel	Orange County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	29%	33%
Residents 65 or older	22%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$110,863	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Laguna Niguel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
San Juan Capistrano, CA	3.3 mi	7,561	760
Laguna Beach, CA	3.6 mi	6,831	476
Dana Point, CA	3.7 mi	7,300	710
Ladera Ranch, CA	3.7 mi	1,678	36
Aliso Viejo, CA	3.8 mi	6,024	1,003
Laguna Hills, CA	4.3 mi	6,169	720

Nursing homes near Laguna Niguel

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Orchards Skilled Nursing	Rancho Mission Viejo, CA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	49	(949) 443-8900
San Juan Hills Healthcare Center	San Juan Capistrano, CA	3.5 mi	4 of 5	45	(949) 248-8855
Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Laguna Hills, CA	4.9 mi	3 of 5	99	(949) 587-9000
Villa Valencia Healthcare Center	Laguna Hills, CA	5.4 mi	4 of 5	59	(949) 609-7540
Laguna Hills Health And Rehabilitation Center	Laguna Hills, CA	5.5 mi	1 of 5	208	(949) 837-8000
Capistrano Beach Care Center	Dana Point, CA	6.2 mi	1 of 5	93	(949) 496-5786

Home health agencies serving Laguna Niguel

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St. Rose Of Lima Healthcare Provider, Inc.	Lake Forest, CA	8.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 777-5931
Acacia Hh&P Of Southern California, LLC	Irvine, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(949) 335-5515
Specialized Home Health Services	Costa Mesa, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 500-3929
Excell Home Care Inc	Paramount, CA	37 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 988-3370

Straight-line miles from the center of Laguna Niguel. 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 Laguna Niguel

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 16% of the $9,239 monthly median income of Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel: common questions

What nursing homes are near Laguna Niguel?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Orchards Skilled Nursing in Rancho Mission Viejo (2.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); San Juan Hills Healthcare Center in San Juan Capistrano (3.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Laguna Hills (4.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Laguna Niguel?

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 16% of the $9,239 monthly median income of Laguna Niguel 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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