CNA Home Care in Mentone, CA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Mentone, CA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

598

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$16.50

median hourly wage of home care aides in California (BLS, May 2025); now below the $16.90 minimum

$16.90

California minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Mentone are University Post Acute in Mentone (0.5 mi), Highland Care Center Of Redlands in Redlands (2.8 mi), Plymouth Village in Redlands (3.3 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).

Mentone has about 66 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Mentone compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Mentone	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	37%	33%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,924	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around Mentone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Redlands, CA	3.2 mi	10,905	1,625
Yucaipa, CA	4.5 mi	8,728	1,138
Highland, CA	4.7 mi	6,744	602
Calimesa, CA	6.1 mi	2,267	230
Loma Linda, CA	7.6 mi	3,614	833
Cherry Valley, CA	10 mi	2,194	405

Nursing homes near Mentone

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
University Post Acute	Mentone, CA	0.5 mi	5 of 5	50	(909) 794-1189
Highland Care Center Of Redlands	Redlands, CA	2.8 mi	3 of 5	80	(909) 793-2678
Plymouth Village	Redlands, CA	3.3 mi	4 of 5	48	(909) 793-1233
Cedar Mountain Post Acute	Yucaipa, CA	4.1 mi	4 of 5	99	(909) 790-2273
Redlands Healthcare Center	Redlands, CA	5.1 mi	4 of 5	78	(909) 793-2609
Madison Grove Post Acute	Redlands, CA	5.1 mi	3 of 5	243	(909) 792-6050

Home health agencies serving Mentone

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Destiny Home Health Agency, Inc	Moreno Valley, CA	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(951) 242-1365
Advantage Health Systems	Riverside, CA	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(951) 686-0003
V & V Home Health Inc	Glendale, CA	66 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 918-1592
Crown Home Health Corporation	Corona, CA	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(951) 734-1200

Straight-line miles from the center of Mentone. 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 Mentone

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, which is 36% of the $4,077 monthly median income of Mentone households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.

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 Mentone: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mentone?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are University Post Acute in Mentone (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Highland Care Center Of Redlands in Redlands (2.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Plymouth Village in Redlands (3.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Mentone?

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, which is 36% of the $4,077 monthly median income of Mentone households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Mentone, CA