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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Newport Beach, CA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
620
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 Newport Beach are Pelican Ridge Post Acute in Newport Beach (3.1 mi), Crystal Cove Care Center in Newport Beach (3.1 mi), Newport Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Newport Beach (3.2 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).

Newport Beach has about 3,179 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Newport Beach compared with Orange County and California

Census figureNewport BeachOrange CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older3.8%2.2%1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability22%29%33%
Residents 65 or older24%16%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone25%20%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.5%10%12%
Households with no vehicle4.4%4.8%7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$122,766$84,615—

Older residents in towns around Newport Beach

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Costa Mesa, CA4.9 mi14,5771,993
Laguna Beach, CA8.3 mi6,831476
Fountain Valley, CA8.6 mi11,6401,680
Irvine, CA8.8 mi33,5993,991
Laguna Woods, CA9.3 mi14,3733,095
Aliso Viejo, CA9.4 mi6,0241,003

Nursing homes near Newport Beach

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Pelican Ridge Post AcuteNewport Beach, CA3.1 mi3 of 5167(949) 642-8044
Crystal Cove Care CenterNewport Beach, CA3.1 mi3 of 596(949) 515-3930
Newport Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterNewport Beach, CA3.2 mi3 of 559(949) 646-7764
Mesa Verde Post Acute Care CenterCosta Mesa, CA3.8 mi4 of 580(949) 548-5584
Victoria Healthcare And Rehabilitation CenterCosta Mesa, CA4.0 mi5 of 579(949) 642-0387
Newport Subacute Healthcare CenterCosta Mesa, CA4.4 mi1 of 5139(949) 631-4282

Home health agencies serving Newport Beach

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Specialized Home Health ServicesCosta Mesa, CA5.8 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(818) 500-3929
Acacia Hh&P Of Southern California, LLCIrvine, CA6.9 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(949) 335-5515
St. Rose Of Lima Healthcare Provider, Inc.Lake Forest, CA12 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(714) 777-5931
A-1 Home Health CareHuntington Beach, CA12 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(714) 375-8900

Straight-line miles from the center of Newport Beach. 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 Newport Beach

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 14% of the $10,231 monthly median income of Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach: common questions

What nursing homes are near Newport Beach?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pelican Ridge Post Acute in Newport Beach (3.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Crystal Cove Care Center in Newport Beach (3.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Newport Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Newport Beach (3.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Newport Beach?

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 14% of the $10,231 monthly median income of Newport Beach 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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