Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Lewiston, ID
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Nursing Assistants in Lewiston, ID: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Lewiston are Royal Plaza Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia in Lewiston (0.3 mi), Cascadia Of Lewiston in Lewiston (0.3 mi), Lewiston Transitional Care Of Cascadia in Lewiston (0.7 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Idaho earn a median $16.72 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Idaho's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Lewiston has about 1,079 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Lewiston compared with Idaho
| Census figure | Lewiston | Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 36% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 24% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.9% | 8.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $50,770 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lewiston
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkston, WA | 3.1 mi | 1,100 | 117 |
| West Clarkston-Highland, WA | 3.4 mi | 1,523 | 247 |
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA | 4.9 mi | 2,374 | 309 |
| Moscow, ID | 23 mi | 2,737 | 452 |
| Pullman, WA | 25 mi | 2,175 | 223 |
| Orofino, ID | 36 mi | 674 | 120 |
Nursing homes near Lewiston
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Plaza Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia | Lewiston, ID | 0.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 78 | (208) 746-2855 |
| Cascadia Of Lewiston | Lewiston, ID | 0.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 34 | (208) 748-7700 |
| Lewiston Transitional Care Of Cascadia | Lewiston, ID | 0.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 96 | (208) 743-9543 |
| Life Care Center Of Lewiston | Lewiston, ID | 1.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 121 | (208) 798-8500 |
| Orchard View Post Acute | Lewiston, ID | 1.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 127 | (208) 743-4558 |
| Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston | Lewiston, ID | 1.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 66 | (208) 750-3600 |
Home health agencies serving Lewiston
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Home Health | Clarkston, WA | 3.4 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (509) 758-2568 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Spokane Valley, WA | 88 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (509) 473-4900 |
| Ahc Home Health Of Coeur D Alene LLC | Coeur D'alene, ID | 90 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (208) 769-0500 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lewiston. 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 Lewiston
At the Idaho median aide wage of $16.72 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,449 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,231 monthly median income of Lewiston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Idaho's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Lewiston: common questions
What nursing homes are near Lewiston?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Royal Plaza Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia in Lewiston (0.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Cascadia Of Lewiston in Lewiston (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Lewiston Transitional Care Of Cascadia in Lewiston (0.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Lewiston?
At the Idaho median aide wage of $16.72 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,449 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,231 monthly median income of Lewiston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Idaho's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Lewiston
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Clarkston, WA
- Nursing Assistants in West Clarkston-Highland, WA
- Nursing Assistants in Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA
- Nursing Assistants in Moscow, ID
- Nursing Assistants in Pullman, WA
- Nursing Assistants in Orofino, ID
- Nursing Assistants in Colfax, WA
- Nursing Assistants in Dayton, WA
- Nursing Assistants in Grangeville, ID
- Nursing Assistants in St. Maries, ID
- Nursing Assistants in Walla Walla, WA
Other care in Lewiston
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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