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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in San Lorenzo, CA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
531
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 Lorenzo are St Francis Healthcare Center in Hayward (1.0 mi), Driftwood Healthcare Center - Hayward in Hayward (1.0 mi), Washington Center in San Leandro (1.6 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).

San Lorenzo has about 505 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

San Lorenzo compared with Alameda County and California

Census figureSan LorenzoAlameda CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older1.7%1.9%1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability39%31%33%
Residents 65 or older18%15%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone17%23%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%11%12%
Households with no vehicle4.8%10%7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$77,625$80,351—

Older residents in towns around San Lorenzo

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Ashland, CA1.7 mi2,604303
Cherryland, CA1.8 mi2,186290
San Leandro, CA2.4 mi16,6012,092
Hayward, CA3.8 mi22,8963,145
Castro Valley, CA4.6 mi12,2141,338
Fairview, CA5.0 mi2,192268

Nursing homes near San Lorenzo

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
St Francis Healthcare CenterHayward, CA1.0 mi4 of 562(510) 785-3630
Driftwood Healthcare Center - HaywardHayward, CA1.0 mi3 of 588(510) 785-2880
Washington CenterSan Leandro, CA1.6 mi5 of 599(510) 352-2211
Golden Harbor Healthcare CenterHayward, CA2.0 mi2 of 599(510) 582-8311
Morton Bakar CenterHayward, CA2.0 mi5 of 597(510) 582-7676
All Saint's Subacute & Transitional CareSan Leandro, CA2.2 mi3 of 586(510) 481-3200

Home health agencies serving San Lorenzo

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
American Home Health Care, LLCDublin, CA12 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(510) 574-0390
Neogen CarePleasanton, CA13 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(510) 440-1383
Care In Touch Home Health AgencyFremont, CA14 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(510) 651-8500
National Home Health Services-West, IncFremont, CA14 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(415) 812-2955

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

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 23% of the $6,469 monthly median income of San Lorenzo 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 Lorenzo: common questions

What nursing homes are near San Lorenzo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Francis Healthcare Center in Hayward (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Driftwood Healthcare Center - Hayward in Hayward (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Washington Center in San Leandro (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in San Lorenzo?

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 23% of the $6,469 monthly median income of San Lorenzo 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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