Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Medical Lake, WA
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Nursing Assistants in Medical Lake, WA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Medical Lake are Lakeland Village Nursing Facility in Medical Lake (3.4 mi), Cheney Care Center in Cheney (7.0 mi), South Hill Rehabilitation And Care Center in Spokane (14 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).
Medical Lake has about 33 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Medical Lake compared with Spokane County and Washington
| Census figure | Medical Lake | Spokane County | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.7% | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 35% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 29% | 26% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 9.9% | 8.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
Older residents in towns around Medical Lake
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairchild AFB, WA | 3.8 mi | 0 | 0 |
| Airway Heights, WA | 7.3 mi | 1,041 | 84 |
| Cheney, WA | 7.5 mi | 1,496 | 201 |
| Spokane, WA | 14 mi | 38,258 | 4,923 |
| Town and Country, WA | 16 mi | 1,034 | 214 |
| Country Homes, WA | 18 mi | 866 | 99 |
Nursing homes near Medical Lake
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Village Nursing Facility | Medical Lake, WA | 3.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 93 | (509) 299-1800 |
| Cheney Care Center | Cheney, WA | 7.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 54 | (509) 235-6196 |
| South Hill Rehabilitation And Care Center | Spokane, WA | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | 113 | (509) 474-5678 |
| Spokane Veterans Home | Spokane, WA | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | 100 | (509) 344-5770 |
| Emerson Health & Rehabilitation | Spokane, WA | 15 mi | 4 of 5 | 99 | (509) 328-6030 |
| Rockwood South Hill | Spokane, WA | 15 mi | 2 of 5 | 45 | (509) 536-6650 |
Home health agencies serving Medical Lake
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Home Health | Spokane Valley, WA | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (509) 505-5315 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Spokane Valley, WA | 23 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (509) 473-4900 |
| Sunshine Home Health Care | Spokane, WA | 21 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 | 223 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 Medical Lake. 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 Medical Lake
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. 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 Medical Lake: common questions
What nursing homes are near Medical Lake?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lakeland Village Nursing Facility in Medical Lake (3.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Cheney Care Center in Cheney (7.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); South Hill Rehabilitation And Care Center in Spokane (14 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Medical Lake?
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. 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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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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