Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in San Joaquin, CA
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Nursing Assistants in San Joaquin, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to San Joaquin are Foundation Skilled Nursing in Fresno (20 mi), Veterans Home Of California - Fresno in Fresno (21 mi), Fresno Postacute Care in Fresno (23 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).
San Joaquin has about 10 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
San Joaquin compared with Fresno County and California
| Census figure | San Joaquin | Fresno County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 53% | 39% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 7.4% | 13% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 24% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 28% | 14% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.2% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $22,625 | $55,987 | — |
Older residents in towns around San Joaquin
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerman, CA | 11 mi | 1,610 | 91 |
| Mendota, CA | 15 mi | 1,066 | 50 |
| Riverdale, CA | 22 mi | 301 | 28 |
| Easton, CA | 22 mi | 299 | 35 |
| Firebaugh, CA | 23 mi | 963 | 30 |
| Fresno, CA | 25 mi | 67,512 | 7,783 |
Nursing homes near San Joaquin
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Skilled Nursing | Fresno, CA | 20 mi | 1 of 5 | 59 | (559) 275-4785 |
| Veterans Home Of California - Fresno | Fresno, CA | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (559) 493-4400 |
| Fresno Postacute Care | Fresno, CA | 23 mi | 3 of 5 | 80 | (559) 268-6317 |
| Healthcare Centre Of Fresno | Fresno, CA | 24 mi | 2 of 5 | 155 | (559) 268-5361 |
| Manning Gardens Care Center, Inc | Fresno, CA | 24 mi | 5 of 5 | 59 | (559) 834-2586 |
| Madera Care Center | Madera, CA | 25 mi | 4 of 5 | 64 | (559) 673-9278 |
Home health agencies serving San Joaquin
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Home Care | Fresno, CA | 28 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (559) 459-1615 |
| Valley Regional Home Health, Inc | Fresno, CA | 28 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (559) 554-4772 |
| Seva Home Health | Porterville, CA | 74 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (559) 853-4585 |
| Compassionate Care Home Health Agency, LLC | Fresno, CA | 25 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (559) 432-2003 |
Straight-line miles from the center of San Joaquin. 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 San Joaquin
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 78% of the $1,885 monthly median income of San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin: common questions
What nursing homes are near San Joaquin?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Foundation Skilled Nursing in Fresno (20 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Veterans Home Of California - Fresno in Fresno (21 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Fresno Postacute Care in Fresno (23 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in San Joaquin?
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 78% of the $1,885 monthly median income of San Joaquin 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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Other care in San Joaquin
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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