Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Lake Los Angeles, CA
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Nursing Assistants in Lake Los Angeles, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Lake Los Angeles are The Ellison John Transitional Care Center in Lancaster (19 mi), Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC in Lancaster (20 mi), Mirage Post Acute in Lancaster (20 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 Los Angeles has about 77 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Lake Los Angeles compared with Los Angeles County and California
| Census figure | Lake Los Angeles | Los Angeles County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 38% | 34% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 22% | 22% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 25% | 15% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $48,279 | $64,269 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake Los Angeles
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Village, CA | 8.0 mi | 1,455 | 156 |
| Palmdale, CA | 16 mi | 18,344 | 1,398 |
| Piñon Hills, CA | 16 mi | 1,492 | 237 |
| Desert View Highlands, CA | 18 mi | 462 | 26 |
| Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | 20,413 | 2,101 |
| Edwards AFB, CA | 21 mi | 0 | 0 |
Nursing homes near Lake Los Angeles
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ellison John Transitional Care Center | Lancaster, CA | 19 mi | 1 of 5 | 170 | (661) 494-8600 |
| Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC | Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | 2 of 5 | 99 | (661) 942-8463 |
| Mirage Post Acute | Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | 1 of 5 | 299 | (661) 948-7501 |
| Antelope Valley Care Center | Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | 2 of 5 | 199 | (661) 949-5524 |
Home health agencies serving Lake Los Angeles
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Home Health | Valley Village, CA | 45 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 508-5801 |
| Dependable Home Health, Inc | Mojave, CA | 36 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (661) 824-0133 |
| Blue Sky Home Health, Inc | Mission Hills, CA | 43 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 754-1000 |
| Americare Home Health, Inc | Van Nuys, CA | 47 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 881-0005 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles
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 $4,023 monthly median income of Lake Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles: common questions
What nursing homes are near Lake Los Angeles?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Ellison John Transitional Care Center in Lancaster (19 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC in Lancaster (20 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Mirage Post Acute in Lancaster (20 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Lake Los Angeles?
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 $4,023 monthly median income of Lake Los Angeles 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.
More senior care near Lake Los Angeles
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Sun Village, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Palmdale, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Piñon Hills, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Desert View Highlands, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Lancaster, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Edwards AFB, CA
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- Nursing Assistants in Wrightwood, CA
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Other care in Lake Los Angeles
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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