Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Lake Forest Park, WA
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Nursing Assistants in Lake Forest Park, WA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Lake Forest Park are Fircrest Nursing Facility in Seattle (0.3 mi), Shoreline Health And Rehabilitation in Seattle (1.8 mi), Avamere Rehabilitation Of Shoreline in Seattle (1.9 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).
Lake Forest Park has about 204 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Lake Forest Park compared with King County and Washington
| Census figure | Lake Forest Park | King County | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 18% | 30% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 14% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 28% | 26% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.8% | 9.3% | 8.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.0% | 11% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $97,961 | $76,893 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake Forest Park
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmore, WA | 2.2 mi | 4,080 | 474 |
| Brier, WA | 2.5 mi | 1,539 | 74 |
| Mountlake Terrace, WA | 2.5 mi | 3,810 | 572 |
| Shoreline, WA | 2.5 mi | 12,127 | 1,806 |
| Esperance, WA | 3.6 mi | 635 | 26 |
| Alderwood Manor, WA | 4.0 mi | 1,547 | 131 |
Nursing homes near Lake Forest Park
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fircrest Nursing Facility | Seattle, WA | 0.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 110 | (206) 361-3511 |
| Shoreline Health And Rehabilitation | Seattle, WA | 1.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 114 | (206) 418-2900 |
| Avamere Rehabilitation Of Shoreline | Seattle, WA | 1.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 115 | (206) 363-5856 |
| Bridges To Home | Shoreline, WA | 2.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 12 | (206) 629-5878 |
| Bothell Health Care | Bothell, WA | 3.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 99 | (425) 481-8500 |
| Cascades Of St Anne | Seattle, WA | 3.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 47 | (206) 363-7733 |
Home health agencies serving Lake Forest Park
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Home Health | Everett, WA | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (360) 299-1302 |
| Evergreenhealth Home Care Services | Kirkland, WA | 5.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (425) 899-3300 |
| Eden Home Health | Tukwila, WA | 7.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (360) 717-8161 |
| Kline Galland Home Health | Seattle, WA | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (206) 805-1930 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Forest Park. 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 Forest Park
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, which is 24% of the $8,163 monthly median income of Lake Forest Park households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Lake Forest Park: common questions
What nursing homes are near Lake Forest Park?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fircrest Nursing Facility in Seattle (0.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Shoreline Health And Rehabilitation in Seattle (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Avamere Rehabilitation Of Shoreline in Seattle (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Lake Forest Park?
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, which is 24% of the $8,163 monthly median income of Lake Forest Park households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.
More senior care near Lake Forest Park
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Kenmore, WA
- Nursing Assistants in Brier, WA
- Nursing Assistants in Mountlake Terrace, WA
- Nursing Assistants in Shoreline, WA
- Nursing Assistants in Esperance, WA
- Nursing Assistants in Alderwood Manor, WA
- Nursing Assistants in Bothell West, WA
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- Nursing Assistants in Edmonds, WA
- Nursing Assistants in Lynnwood, WA
- Nursing Assistants in Kirkland, WA
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Other care in Lake Forest Park
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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