Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Lake Oswego, OR
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Nursing Assistants in Lake Oswego, OR: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Lake Oswego are The Pearl At Kruse Way in Lake Oswego (1.0 mi), Willamette View Health Center in Milwaukie (2.6 mi), Fernwood Supportive Living At Madrona Grove in Portland (2.6 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Oregon earn a median $21.35 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Lake Oswego has about 1,156 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Lake Oswego compared with Clackamas County and Oregon
| Census figure | Lake Oswego | Clackamas County | Oregon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 19% | 30% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 24% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 27% | 24% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.1% | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% | 4.8% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $108,013 | $73,981 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake Oswego
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove, OR | 3.2 mi | 4,274 | 703 |
| Metzger, OR | 3.9 mi | 1,008 | 113 |
| Tigard, OR | 4.1 mi | 9,757 | 1,011 |
| Jennings Lodge, OR | 4.3 mi | 1,611 | 213 |
| West Linn, OR | 4.4 mi | 5,199 | 577 |
| Milwaukie, OR | 4.4 mi | 3,893 | 544 |
Nursing homes near Lake Oswego
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pearl At Kruse Way | Lake Oswego, OR | 1.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 74 | (503) 675-6055 |
| Willamette View Health Center | Milwaukie, OR | 2.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 6 | (503) 353-7000 |
| Fernwood Supportive Living At Madrona Grove | Portland, OR | 2.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 16 | (503) 654-3171 |
| West Hills Health & Rehabilitation | Portland, OR | 4.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 180 | (503) 244-1107 |
| Marquis Tualatin Post Acute Rehab | Tualatin, OR | 4.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 54 | (503) 612-5400 |
| Avamere Crestview Of Portland | Portland, OR | 4.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 127 | (503) 244-7533 |
Home health agencies serving Lake Oswego
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Mercy Home Health, LLC | Beaverton, OR | 7.5 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (503) 608-7717 |
| Signature Healthcare At Home | Tigard, OR | 4.9 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (503) 783-2470 |
| Providence Home Health | Portland, OR | 9.9 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (503) 215-4646 |
| Physicians Choice | Wilsonville, OR | 8.6 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (503) 308-4060 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Oswego. 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 Oswego
At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $9,001 monthly median income of Lake Oswego households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Oswego: common questions
What nursing homes are near Lake Oswego?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Pearl At Kruse Way in Lake Oswego (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Willamette View Health Center in Milwaukie (2.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Fernwood Supportive Living At Madrona Grove in Portland (2.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Lake Oswego?
At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $9,001 monthly median income of Lake Oswego households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Milwaukie, OR
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Other care in Lake Oswego
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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