Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Mead, WA
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Nursing Assistants in Mead, WA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Mead are Regency At Northpointe in Spokane (3.0 mi), Avalon Care Center At Northpointe in Spokane (3.2 mi), Royal Park Health And Rehabilitation in Spokane (4.5 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).
Mead has about 63 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Mead compared with Spokane County and Washington
| Census figure | Mead | Spokane County | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.9% | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 35% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 21% | 29% | 26% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.3% | 9.9% | 8.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $62,802 | $57,920 | — |
Older residents in towns around Mead
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Homes, WA | 3.9 mi | 866 | 99 |
| Town and Country, WA | 4.9 mi | 1,034 | 214 |
| Spokane, WA | 8.7 mi | 38,258 | 4,923 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 9.7 mi | 18,679 | 2,341 |
| Suncrest, WA | 12 mi | 1,274 | 85 |
| Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA | 13 mi | 1,231 | 107 |
Nursing homes near Mead
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regency At Northpointe | Spokane, WA | 3.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (509) 465-8800 |
| Avalon Care Center At Northpointe | Spokane, WA | 3.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 119 | (509) 468-7000 |
| Royal Park Health And Rehabilitation | Spokane, WA | 4.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 164 | (509) 489-2273 |
| Spokane Falls Care | Spokane, WA | 5.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 100 | (509) 489-3323 |
| Spokane Health & Rehabilitation | Spokane, WA | 5.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 125 | (509) 326-8282 |
| Rockwood South Hill | Spokane, WA | 7.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 45 | (509) 536-6650 |
Home health agencies serving Mead
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Home Health | Spokane Valley, WA | 7.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (509) 505-5315 |
| Centerwell Health Services | Spokane, WA | 4.9 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (509) 464-4970 |
| Sunshine Home Health Care | Spokane, WA | 9.9 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (509) 321-9050 |
| Multicare Good Samaritan Home Health | Tacoma, WA | 240 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (253) 301-6400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mead. 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 Mead
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 38% of the $5,234 monthly median income of Mead 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 Mead: common questions
What nursing homes are near Mead?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Regency At Northpointe in Spokane (3.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Avalon Care Center At Northpointe in Spokane (3.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Royal Park Health And Rehabilitation in Spokane (4.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Mead?
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 38% of the $5,234 monthly median income of Mead 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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Other care in Mead
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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