Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in North Richmond, CA
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Nursing Assistants in North Richmond, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to North Richmond are Richmond Post Acute Care in Richmond (1.7 mi), Creekside Healthcare Center in San Pablo (1.8 mi), Vale Healthcare Center in San Pablo (1.8 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).
North Richmond has about 81 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
North Richmond compared with Contra Costa County and California
| Census figure | North Richmond | Contra Costa County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.1% | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 54% | 30% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 8.4% | 17% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 12% | 23% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 18% | 7.4% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
Older residents in towns around North Richmond
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, CA | 1.1 mi | 16,769 | 1,783 |
| San Pablo, CA | 1.5 mi | 3,650 | 292 |
| Rollingwood, CA | 2.2 mi | 373 | 59 |
| East Richmond Heights, CA | 3.4 mi | 782 | 88 |
| Tara Hills, CA | 3.4 mi | 740 | 47 |
| El Sobrante, CA | 3.7 mi | 2,983 | 279 |
Nursing homes near North Richmond
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Post Acute Care | Richmond, CA | 1.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 35 | (510) 237-5182 |
| Creekside Healthcare Center | San Pablo, CA | 1.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 80 | (510) 235-5514 |
| Vale Healthcare Center | San Pablo, CA | 1.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 202 | (510) 232-5945 |
| San Pablo Healthcare & Wellness Center | San Pablo, CA | 2.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 108 | (510) 235-3720 |
| Shields Richmond Nursing Center | Richmond, CA | 3.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 84 | (510) 233-8513 |
| Greenridge Post Acute | El Sobrante, CA | 3.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 60 | (510) 758-9600 |
Home health agencies serving North Richmond
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Home Health Care, LLC | Dublin, CA | 30 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 574-0390 |
| Neogen Care | Pleasanton, CA | 32 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 440-1383 |
| American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc | Pleasanton, CA | 34 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (925) 240-6300 |
| National Home Health Services-West, Inc | Fremont, CA | 37 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (415) 812-2955 |
Straight-line miles from the center of North Richmond. 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 North Richmond
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. 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 North Richmond: common questions
What nursing homes are near North Richmond?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Richmond Post Acute Care in Richmond (1.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Creekside Healthcare Center in San Pablo (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Vale Healthcare Center in San Pablo (1.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in North Richmond?
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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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