Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Los Altos Hills, CA
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Nursing Assistants in Los Altos Hills, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Los Altos Hills are The Terraces At Los Altos Health Facility in Los Altos (2.0 mi), Villa Siena in Mountain View (2.7 mi), Los Altos Post-Acute in Los Altos (2.8 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).
Los Altos Hills has about 396 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Los Altos Hills compared with Santa Clara County and California
| Census figure | Los Altos Hills | Santa Clara County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 4.7% | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 23% | 31% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 31% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 9.0% | 19% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.7% | 9.4% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $246,705 | $92,440 | — |
Older residents in towns around Los Altos Hills
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CA | 2.1 mi | 13,369 | 3,034 |
| Los Altos, CA | 2.3 mi | 6,377 | 839 |
| Loyola, CA | 2.5 mi | 806 | 89 |
| Mountain View, CA | 4.0 mi | 10,012 | 1,499 |
| Stanford, CA | 4.5 mi | 692 | 105 |
| Portola Valley, CA | 5.2 mi | 1,889 | 508 |
Nursing homes near Los Altos Hills
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Terraces At Los Altos Health Facility | Los Altos, CA | 2.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 30 | (650) 948-8291 |
| Villa Siena | Mountain View, CA | 2.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 30 | (650) 961-6484 |
| Los Altos Post-Acute | Los Altos, CA | 2.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 152 | (650) 941-5255 |
| Mountain View Healthcare Center | Mountain View, CA | 3.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 129 | (650) 961-6161 |
| Camino Ridge Post-Acute | Mountain View, CA | 3.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 102 | (650) 968-2990 |
| Health Care Ctr At The Forum At Rancho San Antonio | Cupertino, CA | 3.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 48 | (650) 944-0200 |
Home health agencies serving Los Altos Hills
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Community Home Health Inc. | Mountain View, CA | 4.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (650) 784-0082 |
| Care In Touch Home Health Agency | Fremont, CA | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 651-8500 |
| National Home Health Services-West, Inc | Fremont, CA | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (415) 812-2955 |
| Cvh Care | South San Francisco, CA | 25 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 690-1930 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Los Altos Hills. 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 Los Altos Hills
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 7% of the $20,559 monthly median income of Los Altos Hills 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 Los Altos Hills: common questions
What nursing homes are near Los Altos Hills?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Terraces At Los Altos Health Facility in Los Altos (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Villa Siena in Mountain View (2.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Los Altos Post-Acute in Los Altos (2.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Los Altos Hills?
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 7% of the $20,559 monthly median income of Los Altos Hills 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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