Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Morongo Valley, CA
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Nursing Assistants in Morongo Valley, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Morongo Valley are Joshua Tree Post Acute in Yucca Valley (7.8 mi), Indian Canyon Post Acute in Yucca Valley (9.5 mi), California Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Palm Springs (15 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).
Morongo Valley has about 44 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Morongo Valley compared with San Bernardino County and California
| Census figure | Morongo Valley | San Bernardino County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 48% | 37% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 13% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 47% | 20% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 33% | 13% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% | 4.6% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $24,000 | $61,795 | — |
Older residents in towns around Morongo Valley
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Hot Springs, CA | 8.0 mi | 4,303 | 252 |
| Yucca Valley, CA | 8.8 mi | 4,557 | 628 |
| Garnet, CA | 12 mi | 870 | 12 |
| Desert Edge, CA | 13 mi | 1,752 | 187 |
| Joshua Tree, CA | 15 mi | 1,235 | 133 |
| Homestead Valley, CA | 16 mi | 704 | 37 |
Nursing homes near Morongo Valley
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Tree Post Acute | Yucca Valley, CA | 7.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 47 | (760) 853-4760 |
| Indian Canyon Post Acute | Yucca Valley, CA | 9.5 mi | 4 of 5 | 99 | (760) 853-4750 |
| California Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Palm Springs, CA | 15 mi | 1 of 5 | 80 | (760) 325-2937 |
| Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF | Palm Springs, CA | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | 32 | (760) 323-6511 |
| Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF | Joshua Tree, CA | 17 mi | 1 of 5 | 92 | (760) 366-6437 |
| Palm Springs Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Palm Springs, CA | 18 mi | 4 of 5 | 99 | (760) 327-8541 |
Home health agencies serving Morongo Valley
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V & V Home Health Inc | Glendale, CA | 97 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 918-1592 |
| Mission Home Health Palm Desert | Palm Desert, CA | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (760) 834-8501 |
| Vivat Skilled Nursing, Inc | Glendale, CA | 98 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (213) 477-4447 |
| Grandcare Home Health Services | Pasadena, CA | 88 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (866) 554-2447 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Morongo Valley. 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 Morongo Valley
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 73% of the $2,000 monthly median income of Morongo Valley 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 Morongo Valley: common questions
What nursing homes are near Morongo Valley?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Joshua Tree Post Acute in Yucca Valley (7.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Indian Canyon Post Acute in Yucca Valley (9.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); California Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Palm Springs (15 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Morongo Valley?
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 73% of the $2,000 monthly median income of Morongo Valley 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.
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