Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Lemon Grove, CA
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Nursing Assistants in Lemon Grove, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Lemon Grove are Bella Vista Health Center in Lemon Grove (0.3 mi), La Mesa Healthcare Center in La Mesa (1.0 mi), Lemon Grove Care And Rehabilitation Center in Lemon Grove (1.3 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).
Lemon Grove has about 376 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Lemon Grove compared with San Diego County and California
| Census figure | Lemon Grove | San Diego County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.4% | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 40% | 31% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 22% | 22% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.1% | 9.5% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% | 5.5% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $60,990 | $78,324 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lemon Grove
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Presa, CA | 2.3 mi | 5,288 | 765 |
| La Mesa, CA | 2.6 mi | 9,437 | 1,282 |
| Spring Valley, CA | 3.4 mi | 4,345 | 536 |
| Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, CA | 4.4 mi | 4,223 | 569 |
| Bonita, CA | 4.5 mi | 3,158 | 758 |
| National City, CA | 5.9 mi | 8,905 | 1,503 |
Nursing homes near Lemon Grove
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista Health Center | Lemon Grove, CA | 0.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 99 | (619) 644-1000 |
| La Mesa Healthcare Center | La Mesa, CA | 1.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 94 | (619) 465-1313 |
| Lemon Grove Care And Rehabilitation Center | Lemon Grove, CA | 1.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 158 | (619) 463-0294 |
| Amaya Springs Health Care Center | Spring Valley, CA | 1.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 50 | (619) 461-3222 |
| Brighton Place Spring Valley | Spring Valley, CA | 2.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 68 | (619) 460-2711 |
| University Care Center | San Diego, CA | 2.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 87 | (619) 583-1993 |
Home health agencies serving Lemon Grove
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Plus Home Health Care Inc | San Diego, CA | 6.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (619) 223-2779 |
| Absolute Home Health Inc | San Diego, CA | 7.5 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (858) 541-2000 |
| Advantage Health Systems | San Diego, CA | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (858) 433-0469 |
| Archer Health Inc | Carlsbad, CA | 34 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 Lemon Grove. 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 Lemon Grove
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 29% of the $5,083 monthly median income of Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove: common questions
What nursing homes are near Lemon Grove?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bella Vista Health Center in Lemon Grove (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); La Mesa Healthcare Center in La Mesa (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Lemon Grove Care And Rehabilitation Center in Lemon Grove (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Lemon Grove?
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 29% of the $5,083 monthly median income of Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove
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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