Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Lucerne Valley, CA
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Nursing Assistants in Lucerne Valley, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Lucerne Valley are Bear Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF in Big Bear Lake (14 mi), Apple Valley Care Center in Apple Valley (19 mi), Mountains Community Hosp Dp/SNF in Lake Arrowhead (20 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).
Lucerne Valley has about 49 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Lucerne Valley compared with San Bernardino County and California
| Census figure | Lucerne Valley | San Bernardino County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 64% | 37% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 13% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 25% | 20% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 18% | 13% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.9% | 4.6% | 7.1% |
Older residents in towns around Lucerne Valley
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 14 mi | 1,082 | 77 |
| Big Bear City, CA | 14 mi | 2,720 | 67 |
| Apple Valley, CA | 19 mi | 13,919 | 1,778 |
| Running Springs, CA | 20 mi | 844 | 39 |
| Lake Arrowhead, CA | 20 mi | 2,719 | 208 |
| Spring Valley Lake, CA | 21 mi | 1,729 | 124 |
Nursing homes near Lucerne Valley
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF | Big Bear Lake, CA | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | 21 | (909) 866-6501 |
| Apple Valley Care Center | Apple Valley, CA | 19 mi | 5 of 5 | 99 | (760) 240-5051 |
| Mountains Community Hosp Dp/SNF | Lake Arrowhead, CA | 20 mi | 4 of 5 | 19 | (909) 336-3651 |
| Knolls West Post Acute LLC | Victorville, CA | 22 mi | 3 of 5 | 118 | (760) 245-5361 |
| Spring Valley Post Acute LLC | Victorville, CA | 23 mi | 4 of 5 | 126 | (760) 245-6477 |
| Desert Ridge Transitional Care Center, LP | Victorville, CA | 25 mi | not rated | — | (760) 208-4970 |
Home health agencies serving Lucerne Valley
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity Home Health Care Services, Inc | Riverside, CA | 44 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (951) 785-1287 |
| Bright Light Home Health | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 46 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (909) 481-8040 |
| Optima Care Home Health Services Inc | Ontario, CA | 48 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (866) 626-8020 |
| Providence Home Health High Desert | Hesperia, CA | 23 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (909) 984-0400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lucerne Valley. 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 Lucerne Valley
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. 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 Lucerne Valley: common questions
What nursing homes are near Lucerne Valley?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bear Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF in Big Bear Lake (14 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Apple Valley Care Center in Apple Valley (19 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mountains Community Hosp Dp/SNF in Lake Arrowhead (20 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Lucerne Valley?
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. 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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