CNA Home Care in Pacifica, CA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Pacifica, CA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

653

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 Pacifica are Linda Mar Care Center in Pacifica (1.8 mi), Pacifica Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Pacifica (3.2 mi), San Bruno Skilled Nursing in San Bruno (3.5 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).

Pacifica has about 571 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Pacifica compared with San Mateo County and California

Census figure	Pacifica	San Mateo County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	28%	33%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	9.0%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	5.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,808	$103,766	—

Older residents in towns around Pacifica

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
San Bruno, CA	2.8 mi	7,596	864
Montara, CA	4.1 mi	926	52
Millbrae, CA	4.2 mi	4,599	913
Broadmoor, CA	5.9 mi	724	15
Burlingame, CA	6.3 mi	4,983	884
El Granada, CA	6.4 mi	1,140	82

Nursing homes near Pacifica

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Linda Mar Care Center	Pacifica, CA	1.8 mi	5 of 5	59	(650) 359-4800
Pacifica Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Pacifica, CA	3.2 mi	5 of 5	68	(650) 993-5576
San Bruno Skilled Nursing	San Bruno, CA	3.5 mi	4 of 5	45	(650) 583-7768
Golden Heights Healthcare	Daly City, CA	4.7 mi	5 of 5	102	(650) 755-9515
Golden Pavilion Healthcare	Daly City, CA	4.7 mi	2 of 5	239	(650) 994-3200
Millbrae Care Center	Millbrae, CA	4.8 mi	2 of 5	140	(650) 689-5784

Home health agencies serving Pacifica

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Truemed, Inc	South San Francisco, CA	4.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 588-8331
Cvh Care	South San Francisco, CA	4.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 690-1930
American Carequest	Burlingame, CA	6.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 885-9100
Care In Touch Home Health Agency	Fremont, CA	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500

Straight-line miles from the center of Pacifica. 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 Pacifica

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 17% of the $8,817 monthly median income of Pacifica 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 Pacifica: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pacifica?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Linda Mar Care Center in Pacifica (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pacifica Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Pacifica (3.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); San Bruno Skilled Nursing in San Bruno (3.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Pacifica?

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 17% of the $8,817 monthly median income of Pacifica 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 Pacifica, CA