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Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in San Jose, CA

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in San Jose, CA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
532
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 San Jose are Mission De La Casa in San Jose (1.8 mi), The Ridge Post Acute in San Jose (4.2 mi), Vista Manor Nursing Center in San Jose (4.8 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 Jose has about 18,094 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

San Jose compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figureSan JoseSanta Clara CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older1.8%2.0%1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability34%31%33%
Residents 65 or older15%15%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone18%19%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%9.4%12%
Households with no vehicle6.1%6.0%7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$82,270$92,440—

Older residents in towns around San Jose

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Alum Rock, CA5.1 mi1,935103
East Foothills, CA6.0 mi1,233107
Cambrian Park, CA6.9 mi630108
Campbell, CA7.7 mi7,1171,168
Los Gatos, CA9.1 mi6,8001,165
Santa Clara, CA9.7 mi14,8632,218

Nursing homes near San Jose

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Mission De La CasaSan Jose, CA1.8 mi2 of 5163(408) 238-9751
The Ridge Post AcuteSan Jose, CA4.2 mi5 of 554(408) 251-3070
Vista Manor Nursing CenterSan Jose, CA4.8 mi5 of 599(408) 272-1400
Herman Health Care CenterSan Jose, CA4.8 mi1 of 599(408) 269-0701
San Jose Healthcare & Wellness CenterSan Jose, CA4.9 mi4 of 558(408) 295-2665
Lincoln Glen Skilled NursingSan Jose, CA4.9 mi5 of 559(408) 265-3222

Home health agencies serving San Jose

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
St. Patrick Home Health Providers, IncSan Jose, CA5.3 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(886) 282-2057
Helenium Home Health, Inc.San Jose, CA7.2 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(408) 326-2971
St Joseph Home HealthMilpitas, CA11 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(408) 244-5488
Grace Community Home Health Inc.Mountain View, CA16 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(650) 784-0082

Straight-line miles from the center of San Jose. 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 San Jose

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 21% of the $6,856 monthly median income of San Jose 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 San Jose: common questions

What nursing homes are near San Jose?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mission De La Casa in San Jose (1.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Ridge Post Acute in San Jose (4.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Vista Manor Nursing Center in San Jose (4.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in San Jose?

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 21% of the $6,856 monthly median income of San Jose 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.

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