Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ
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Nursing Assistants in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Pinetop-Lakeside are Haven Of Lakeside in Lakeside (4.8 mi), Haven Of Show Low in Show Low (4.9 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Arizona earn a median $17.51 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Pinetop-Lakeside has about 74 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Pinetop-Lakeside compared with Navajo County and Arizona
| Census figure | Pinetop-Lakeside | Navajo County | Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 43% | 37% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 34% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 9.7% | 21% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.6% | 18% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% | 8.5% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $50,078 | $44,849 | — |
Older residents in towns around Pinetop-Lakeside
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake of the Woods, AZ | 1.6 mi | 1,093 | 81 |
| Show Low, AZ | 9.1 mi | 3,353 | 123 |
| Linden, AZ | 13 mi | 734 | 93 |
| White Mountain Lake, AZ | 14 mi | 706 | 144 |
| Whiteriver, AZ | 21 mi | 446 | 11 |
| Taylor, AZ | 22 mi | 801 | 21 |
Nursing homes near Pinetop-Lakeside
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Of Lakeside | Lakeside, AZ | 4.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 112 | (928) 368-2060 |
| Haven Of Show Low | Show Low, AZ | 4.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 58 | (928) 537-5333 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Pinetop-Lakeside. 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 Pinetop-Lakeside
At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,173 monthly median income of Pinetop-Lakeside households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.
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 Pinetop-Lakeside: common questions
What nursing homes are near Pinetop-Lakeside?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Haven Of Lakeside in Lakeside (4.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Haven Of Show Low in Show Low (4.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Pinetop-Lakeside?
At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,173 monthly median income of Pinetop-Lakeside households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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.
More senior care near Pinetop-Lakeside
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Show Low, AZ
- Nursing Assistants in Linden, AZ
- Nursing Assistants in White Mountain Lake, AZ
- Nursing Assistants in Whiteriver, AZ
- Nursing Assistants in Taylor, AZ
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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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