CNA Home Care in Monterey, CA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Monterey, CA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

379

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 Monterey are Westland House in Monterey (1.4 mi), Oceanview Post Acute in Pacific Grove (1.9 mi), Monterey Post Acute in Monterey (2.1 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).

Monterey has about 1,135 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Monterey compared with Monterey County and California

Census figure	Monterey	Monterey County	California
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	33%
Residents 65 or older	21%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,563	$81,991	—

Older residents in towns around Monterey

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pacific Grove, CA	2.8 mi	4,571	596
Del Monte Forest, CA	3.7 mi	1,711	310
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA	4.0 mi	1,833	191
Seaside, CA	4.0 mi	4,059	491
Marina, CA	7.5 mi	3,499	349
Carmel Valley Village, CA	11 mi	1,575	101

Nursing homes near Monterey

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Westland House	Monterey, CA	1.4 mi	3 of 5	28	(831) 658-3737
Oceanview Post Acute	Pacific Grove, CA	1.9 mi	5 of 5	51	(831) 375-2695
Monterey Post Acute	Monterey, CA	2.1 mi	4 of 5	78	(831) 373-2731
Carmel Hills Care Center	Monterey, CA	2.1 mi	3 of 5	99	(831) 624-1875
Cypress Ridge Care Center	Monterey, CA	2.1 mi	4 of 5	99	(831) 373-3716
Canterbury Woods	Pacific Grove, CA	2.3 mi	5 of 5	24	(831) 373-3111

Home health agencies serving Monterey

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atta Home Healthcare	Modesto, CA	90 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 598-6355
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	132 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Premier Home Health Providers Inc.	San Jose, CA	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 286-1199
21ST Century Home Health Services Inc.	Burlingame, CA	72 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 801-2651

Straight-line miles from the center of Monterey. 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 Monterey

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 21% of the $6,964 monthly median income of Monterey 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 Monterey: common questions

What nursing homes are near Monterey?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Westland House in Monterey (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Oceanview Post Acute in Pacific Grove (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Monterey Post Acute in Monterey (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Monterey?

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 21% of the $6,964 monthly median income of Monterey 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 Monterey, CA