CNA Home Care in Maricopa, AZ: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Maricopa, AZ: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

736

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$17.51

median hourly wage of home care aides in Arizona (BLS, May 2025)

$15.15

Arizona minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Maricopa are Caring House in Sacaton (15 mi), Oasis Pavilion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Casa Grande (18 mi), Ahwatukee Post Acute in Phoenix (18 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Arizona earn a median $17.51 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Maricopa has about 285 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Maricopa compared with Pinal County and Arizona

Census figure	Maricopa	Pinal County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	14%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	19%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	9.9%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	3.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,938	$61,377	—

Older residents in towns around Maricopa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sacaton, AZ	14 mi	355	24
Sun Lakes, AZ	14 mi	10,984	1,709
Casa Grande, AZ	17 mi	12,106	1,352
Chandler, AZ	19 mi	38,167	3,729
Guadalupe, AZ	23 mi	800	93
Gilbert, AZ	24 mi	30,955	2,579

Nursing homes near Maricopa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Caring House	Sacaton, AZ	15 mi	2 of 5	100	(520) 562-7400
Oasis Pavilion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Casa Grande, AZ	18 mi	2 of 5	134	(520) 836-1772
Ahwatukee Post Acute	Phoenix, AZ	18 mi	3 of 5	192	(480) 759-0358
Archstone Care Center	Chandler, AZ	19 mi	5 of 5	120	(480) 821-1268
Sante Of Chandler	Chandler, AZ	19 mi	5 of 5	70	(480) 361-6636
Chandler Post Acute And Rehabilitation	Chandler, AZ	19 mi	2 of 5	120	(480) 899-6717

Home health agencies serving Maricopa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Valley Of The Sun Home Health Care, LLC	Glendale, AZ	43 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 358-7106
Angels Care Home Health	Casa Grande, AZ	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(520) 876-0622
Grace Home Health Care	Mesa, AZ	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 497-0302
Palmeira Home Healthcare	Phoenix, AZ	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 456-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of Maricopa. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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

Cost

What CNAs costs in Maricopa

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,995 monthly median income of Maricopa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

Before you hire

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.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Maricopa: common questions

What nursing homes are near Maricopa?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Caring House in Sacaton (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Oasis Pavilion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Casa Grande (18 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Ahwatukee Post Acute in Phoenix (18 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Maricopa?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,995 monthly median income of Maricopa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 near Maricopa

More senior care near Maricopa

Nursing Assistants in nearby cities

Other care in Maricopa

More for Maricopa families

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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Maricopa, AZ