Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA
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Nursing Assistants in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Maple Heights-Lake Desire are Cedar River Healthcare Center in Renton (5.0 mi), Valley View Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation in Renton (5.5 mi), Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center in Kent (5.6 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Washington earn a median $22.95 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Maple Heights-Lake Desire has about 11 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Maple Heights-Lake Desire compared with King County and Washington
| Census figure | Maple Heights-Lake Desire | King County | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 15% | 30% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 14% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 3.7% | 28% | 26% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.1% | 9.3% | 8.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 11% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $88,718 | $76,893 | — |
Older residents in towns around Maple Heights-Lake Desire
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairwood, WA | 2.4 mi | 2,989 | 222 |
| East Renton Highlands, WA | 2.6 mi | 2,163 | 228 |
| Hobart, WA | 4.5 mi | 1,374 | 94 |
| Covington, WA | 5.0 mi | 2,578 | 313 |
| Mirrormont, WA | 5.1 mi | 656 | 142 |
| Maple Valley, WA | 5.5 mi | 2,705 | 442 |
Nursing homes near Maple Heights-Lake Desire
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar River Healthcare Center | Renton, WA | 5.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 60 | (425) 362-6200 |
| Valley View Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation | Renton, WA | 5.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 136 | (425) 226-7500 |
| Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center | Kent, WA | 5.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 91 | (253) 852-7755 |
| Briarwood At Timber Ridge | Issaquah, WA | 6.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 45 | (425) 427-5200 |
| Renton Health & Rehabilitation | Renton, WA | 6.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 99 | (425) 226-4610 |
| Avamere Rehabilitation Of Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | 7.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 140 | (425) 392-1271 |
Home health agencies serving Maple Heights-Lake Desire
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Home Health | Everett, WA | 32 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (360) 299-1302 |
| Kline Galland Home Health | Seattle, WA | 13 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (206) 805-1930 |
| Eden Home Health | Tukwila, WA | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (360) 717-8161 |
| Evergreenhealth Home Care Services | Kirkland, WA | 20 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (425) 899-3300 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Maple Heights-Lake Desire. 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 Maple Heights-Lake Desire
At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $7,393 monthly median income of Maple Heights-Lake Desire households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Maple Heights-Lake Desire: common questions
What nursing homes are near Maple Heights-Lake Desire?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cedar River Healthcare Center in Renton (5.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Valley View Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation in Renton (5.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center in Kent (5.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Maple Heights-Lake Desire?
At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $7,393 monthly median income of Maple Heights-Lake Desire households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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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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