Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Rio Linda, CA
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Nursing Assistants in Rio Linda, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Rio Linda are North Pointe Care Center in Sacramento (3.0 mi), Windsor Care Center Of Sacramento in Sacramento (3.0 mi), College Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Sacramento (5.6 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).
Rio Linda has about 217 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Rio Linda compared with Sacramento County and California
| Census figure | Rio Linda | Sacramento County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.3% | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 41% | 36% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 26% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.0% | 11% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% | 6.6% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $78,373 | $68,898 | — |
Older residents in towns around Rio Linda
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elverta, CA | 2.1 mi | 943 | 123 |
| North Highlands, CA | 3.9 mi | 5,789 | 556 |
| Antelope, CA | 4.8 mi | 5,849 | 399 |
| Foothill Farms, CA | 5.1 mi | 4,438 | 301 |
| Arden-Arcade, CA | 6.7 mi | 16,486 | 2,680 |
| Carmichael, CA | 7.4 mi | 15,946 | 2,811 |
Nursing homes near Rio Linda
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pointe Care Center | Sacramento, CA | 3.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 161 | (916) 922-7177 |
| Windsor Care Center Of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | 3.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 128 | (916) 922-8855 |
| College Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Sacramento, CA | 5.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (916) 481-7434 |
| Sacramento Post-Acute | Sacramento, CA | 5.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 99 | (916) 331-4590 |
| Mission Carmichael Healthcare Center | Carmichael, CA | 5.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 135 | (916) 488-1580 |
| Gramercy Court | Sacramento, CA | 6.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (916) 482-2200 |
Home health agencies serving Rio Linda
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compassionate Home Health, Ltd | Roseville, CA | 9.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 677-1711 |
| Truemed Sacramento | Fair Oaks, CA | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 379-7790 |
| Healing Touch Home Health Care Inc | Rancho Cordova, CA | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 476-5840 |
| Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc | Sacramento, CA | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 476-3205 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Rio Linda. 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 Rio Linda
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 22% of the $6,531 monthly median income of Rio Linda 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 Rio Linda: common questions
What nursing homes are near Rio Linda?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are North Pointe Care Center in Sacramento (3.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Windsor Care Center Of Sacramento in Sacramento (3.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); College Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Sacramento (5.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Rio Linda?
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 22% of the $6,531 monthly median income of Rio Linda 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 Elverta, CA
- Nursing Assistants in North Highlands, CA
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- Nursing Assistants in Foothill Farms, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Arden-Arcade, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Carmichael, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Citrus Heights, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Sacramento, CA
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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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