Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Sacramento, CA
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Nursing Assistants in Sacramento, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Sacramento are Mid-Town Oaks Post-Acute in Sacramento (0.3 mi), Saylor Lane Healthcare Center in Sacramento (0.4 mi), Mckinley Park Care Center in Sacramento (0.6 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).
Sacramento has about 8,552 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Sacramento compared with Sacramento County and California
| Census figure | Sacramento | Sacramento County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 36% | 36% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 26% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4% | 6.6% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $64,777 | $68,898 | — |
Older residents in towns around Sacramento
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitridge Pocket, CA | 2.5 mi | 801 | 100 |
| Lemon Hill, CA | 3.5 mi | 1,426 | 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA | 4.4 mi | 6,426 | 546 |
| Parkway, CA | 4.8 mi | 1,927 | 282 |
| Arden-Arcade, CA | 5.1 mi | 16,486 | 2,680 |
| La Riviera, CA | 6.1 mi | 1,466 | 236 |
Nursing homes near Sacramento
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Town Oaks Post-Acute | Sacramento, CA | 0.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 100 | (916) 321-9440 |
| Saylor Lane Healthcare Center | Sacramento, CA | 0.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 42 | (916) 457-3500 |
| Mckinley Park Care Center | Sacramento, CA | 0.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 86 | (916) 452-3592 |
| University Post-Acute Rehab | Sacramento, CA | 0.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 59 | (916) 452-6631 |
| Sherwood Healthcare Center | Sacramento, CA | 1.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 62 | (916) 454-5752 |
| Pioneer House | Sacramento, CA | 1.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 50 | (916) 442-4906 |
Home health agencies serving Sacramento
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc | Sacramento, CA | 6.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 476-3205 |
| Truemed Sacramento | Fair Oaks, CA | 13 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 |
| Compassionate Home Health, Ltd | Roseville, CA | 17 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 677-1711 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Sacramento. 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 Sacramento
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 27% of the $5,398 monthly median income of Sacramento 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 Sacramento: common questions
What nursing homes are near Sacramento?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mid-Town Oaks Post-Acute in Sacramento (0.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Saylor Lane Healthcare Center in Sacramento (0.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Mckinley Park Care Center in Sacramento (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Sacramento?
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 27% of the $5,398 monthly median income of Sacramento 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.
More senior care near Sacramento
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Fruitridge Pocket, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Lemon Hill, CA
- Nursing Assistants in West Sacramento, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Parkway, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Arden-Arcade, CA
- Nursing Assistants in La Riviera, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Rosemont, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Florin, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Rio Linda, CA
- Nursing Assistants in North Highlands, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Carmichael, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Mather, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Vineyard, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Elverta, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Foothill Farms, CA
- Nursing Assistants in Elk Grove, CA
Other care in Sacramento
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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