Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Live Oak, CA
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Nursing Assistants in Live Oak, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Live Oak are Redwood Grove Post Acute in Santa Cruz (0.0 mi), Santa Cruz Post Acute in Santa Cruz (0.8 mi), Pacific Coast Manor in Capitola (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).
Live Oak has about 522 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Live Oak compared with Santa Cruz County and California
| Census figure | Live Oak | Santa Cruz County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 28% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 26% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 9.6% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $75,476 | $85,666 | — |
Older residents in towns around Live Oak
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitola, CA | 1.6 mi | 2,401 | 348 |
| Twin Lakes, CA | 1.8 mi | 1,001 | 40 |
| Pleasure Point, CA | 1.9 mi | 1,200 | 102 |
| Soquel, CA | 2.0 mi | 2,426 | 258 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 3.1 mi | 9,295 | 927 |
| Seacliff, CA | 3.5 mi | 686 | 75 |
Nursing homes near Live Oak
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Grove Post Acute | Santa Cruz, CA | 0.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 144 | (831) 479-9000 |
| Santa Cruz Post Acute | Santa Cruz, CA | 0.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 149 | (831) 475-4055 |
| Pacific Coast Manor | Capitola, CA | 1.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 99 | (831) 476-0770 |
| Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA | 1.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 92 | (831) 475-6323 |
| Watsonville Nursing Center | Watsonville, CA | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | 87 | (831) 724-7505 |
| Watsonville Post Acute Center | Watsonville, CA | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | 95 | (831) 724-7505 |
Home health agencies serving Live Oak
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc | Sacramento, CA | 107 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 476-3205 |
| Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc | Marysville, CA | 153 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (530) 742-4800 |
| Premier Home Health Providers Inc. | San Jose, CA | 22 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (408) 286-1199 |
| Advanced Home Health, Inc | Roseville, CA | 128 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 978-0744 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Live Oak. 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 Live Oak
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 23% of the $6,290 monthly median income of Live Oak 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 Live Oak: common questions
What nursing homes are near Live Oak?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Redwood Grove Post Acute in Santa Cruz (0.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Santa Cruz Post Acute in Santa Cruz (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pacific Coast Manor in Capitola (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Live Oak?
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 23% of the $6,290 monthly median income of Live Oak 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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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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