Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Lake Elsinore, CA
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Nursing Assistants in Lake Elsinore, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Lake Elsinore are Menifee Lakes Post Acute in Sun City (8.7 mi), Murrieta Health And Rehabilitation Center in Murrieta (11 mi), Centinela Grand Inc in Perris (11 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 Elsinore has about 621 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Lake Elsinore compared with Riverside County and California
| Census figure | Lake Elsinore | Riverside County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.9% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 35% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 9.9% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 9.9% | 21% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.0% | 11% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0% | 4.3% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $90,223 | $65,477 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake Elsinore
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Village, CA | 3.1 mi | 1,218 | 79 |
| Meadowbrook, CA | 4.0 mi | 250 | 37 |
| Canyon Lake, CA | 4.1 mi | 2,902 | 318 |
| Wildomar, CA | 6.5 mi | 5,471 | 680 |
| Good Hope, CA | 6.7 mi | 988 | 68 |
| Menifee, CA | 8.7 mi | 19,236 | 1,849 |
Nursing homes near Lake Elsinore
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menifee Lakes Post Acute | Sun City, CA | 8.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 99 | (951) 679-6858 |
| Murrieta Health And Rehabilitation Center | Murrieta, CA | 11 mi | 2 of 5 | 145 | (951) 600-4640 |
| Centinela Grand Inc | Perris, CA | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | 109 | (951) 657-2135 |
| The Springs Health And Rehabilitation Center | Murrieta, CA | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | 170 | (951) 417-8200 |
| Riverside Village Healthcare Center | Riverside, CA | 13 mi | 2 of 5 | 59 | (951) 238-6803 |
| Arlington Gardens Care Center | Riverside, CA | 17 mi | 3 of 5 | 99 | (951) 351-2800 |
Home health agencies serving Lake Elsinore
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destiny Home Health Agency, Inc | Moreno Valley, CA | 19 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (951) 242-1365 |
| Advantage Health Systems | Riverside, CA | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (951) 686-0003 |
| Specialized Home Health Services | Costa Mesa, CA | 33 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 500-3929 |
| Archer Health Inc | Carlsbad, CA | 36 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 689-5049 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Elsinore. 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 Lake Elsinore
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 $7,519 monthly median income of Lake Elsinore 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.
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 Lake Elsinore: common questions
What nursing homes are near Lake Elsinore?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Menifee Lakes Post Acute in Sun City (8.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Murrieta Health And Rehabilitation Center in Murrieta (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Centinela Grand Inc in Perris (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Lake Elsinore?
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 $7,519 monthly median income of Lake Elsinore 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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Other care in Lake Elsinore
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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