CNA Home Care in Lake California, CA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Lake California, CA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

595

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 Lake California are Oak River Rehab in Anderson (8.1 mi), Veterans Home Of California - Redding in Redding (13 mi), Shasta View Care Center in Red Bluff (13 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).

Lake California has about 6 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Lake California compared with Shasta County and California

Census figure	Lake California	Shasta County	California
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	39%	33%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	28%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	6.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,333	$55,167	—

Older residents in towns around Lake California

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cottonwood, CA	6.0 mi	920	0
Anderson, CA	7.8 mi	1,936	115
Red Bluff, CA	13 mi	2,135	310
Happy Valley, CA	13 mi	1,431	95
Palo Cedro, CA	14 mi	799	103
Redding, CA	17 mi	18,907	2,769

Nursing homes near Lake California

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oak River Rehab	Anderson, CA	8.1 mi	5 of 5	143	(530) 365-0025
Veterans Home Of California - Redding	Redding, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	60	(530) 224-3300
Shasta View Care Center	Red Bluff, CA	13 mi	1 of 5	55	(530) 527-2046
Red Bluff Health Care Center	Red Bluff, CA	14 mi	4 of 5	58	(530) 527-6232
Marquis Care At Shasta	Redding, CA	16 mi	2 of 5	180	(530) 222-3630
Crestwood Wellness And Recovery Center	Redding, CA	16 mi	3 of 5	99	(530) 221-0976

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake California. 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 Lake California

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 36% of the $4,028 monthly median income of Lake California 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 Lake California: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lake California?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oak River Rehab in Anderson (8.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Veterans Home Of California - Redding in Redding (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Shasta View Care Center in Red Bluff (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Lake California?

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 36% of the $4,028 monthly median income of Lake California 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 Lake California, CA