Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Mission Hills, CA
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Nursing Assistants in Mission Hills, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Mission Hills are Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lompoc (3.0 mi), Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce in Lompoc (3.4 mi), Santa Maria Post Acute in Santa Maria (18 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).
Mission Hills has about 35 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Mission Hills compared with Santa Barbara County and California
| Census figure | Mission Hills | Santa Barbara County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 39% | 30% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 17% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 17% | 26% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.5% | 9.5% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $91,875 | $81,399 | — |
Older residents in towns around Mission Hills
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vandenberg Village, CA | 2.0 mi | 1,445 | 341 |
| Lompoc, CA | 2.5 mi | 5,672 | 644 |
| Vandenberg AFB, CA | 4.7 mi | 8 | 0 |
| Orcutt, CA | 13 mi | 6,343 | 736 |
| Buellton, CA | 15 mi | 744 | 83 |
| Santa Maria, CA | 17 mi | 12,155 | 1,769 |
Nursing homes near Mission Hills
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Lompoc, CA | 3.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (805) 735-4010 |
| Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce | Lompoc, CA | 3.4 mi | 5 of 5 | 110 | (805) 736-3466 |
| Santa Maria Post Acute | Santa Maria, CA | 18 mi | 2 of 5 | 55 | (805) 925-8877 |
| Atterdag Care Center | Solvang, CA | 18 mi | 3 of 5 | 50 | (805) 688-5645 |
| Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF | Santa Maria, CA | 18 mi | 5 of 5 | 95 | (805) 739-3650 |
| Valley Oaks Post Acute | Santa Maria, CA | 18 mi | 4 of 5 | 59 | (805) 922-6657 |
Home health agencies serving Mission Hills
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intra Care Home Health Sfv Inc. | Calabasas, CA | 108 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 609-8884 |
| Cvhcare Los Angeles | Woodland Hills, CA | 110 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (877) 284-2638 |
| At Home Health Services, Inc | Tarzana, CA | 114 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 757-3333 |
| Express Home Care | Van Nuys, CA | 116 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (661) 522-3331 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mission Hills. 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 Mission Hills
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 19% of the $7,656 monthly median income of Mission Hills 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.
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 Mission Hills: common questions
What nursing homes are near Mission Hills?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lompoc (3.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce in Lompoc (3.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Santa Maria Post Acute in Santa Maria (18 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Mission Hills?
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 19% of the $7,656 monthly median income of Mission Hills 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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Other care in Mission Hills
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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