Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Newark, CA
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Nursing Assistants in Newark, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Newark are Fremont Healthcare Center in Fremont (3.6 mi), Crestwood Manor - Fremont in Fremont (3.6 mi), Crestwood Treatment Center in Fremont (4.6 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).
Newark has about 518 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Newark compared with Alameda County and California
| Census figure | Newark | Alameda County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 31% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 14% | 23% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 10% | 11% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.9% | 10% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $95,563 | $80,351 | — |
Older residents in towns around Newark
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont, CA | 5.0 mi | 32,036 | 4,360 |
| East Palo Alto, CA | 6.1 mi | 3,008 | 117 |
| Menlo Park, CA | 6.6 mi | 5,421 | 672 |
| Union City, CA | 6.8 mi | 13,101 | 1,472 |
| Mountain View, CA | 7.7 mi | 10,012 | 1,499 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 8.2 mi | 19,985 | 3,028 |
Nursing homes near Newark
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Healthcare Center | Fremont, CA | 3.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 115 | (510) 792-3743 |
| Crestwood Manor - Fremont | Fremont, CA | 3.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 126 | (510) 651-1244 |
| Crestwood Treatment Center | Fremont, CA | 4.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 88 | (510) 793-8383 |
| Country Drive Post Acute | Fremont, CA | 4.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 126 | (510) 792-4242 |
| We Care Skilled Nursing - Fremont | Fremont, CA | 4.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 99 | (510) 797-5300 |
| Mission Valley Post Acute | Fremont, CA | 4.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 85 | (510) 793-7222 |
Home health agencies serving Newark
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care In Touch Home Health Agency | Fremont, CA | 3.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 651-8500 |
| National Home Health Services-West, Inc | Fremont, CA | 3.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (415) 812-2955 |
| St Joseph Home Health | Milpitas, CA | 8.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (408) 244-5488 |
| St. Patrick Home Health Providers, Inc | San Jose, CA | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (886) 282-2057 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Newark. 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 Newark
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 18% of the $7,964 monthly median income of Newark 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 Newark: common questions
What nursing homes are near Newark?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fremont Healthcare Center in Fremont (3.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Crestwood Manor - Fremont in Fremont (3.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Crestwood Treatment Center in Fremont (4.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Newark?
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 18% of the $7,964 monthly median income of Newark 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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Fremont, CA
- Nursing Assistants in East Palo Alto, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Menlo Park, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Union City, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Mountain View, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Sunnyvale, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Milpitas, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Stanford, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Hayward, CA
- Nursing Assistants in North Fair Oaks, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Palo Alto, CA
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Other care in Newark
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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