CNA Home Care in Sanger, CA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Sanger, CA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

603

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 Sanger are Cornerstone Care Center in Sanger (0.7 mi), Fowler Care Center in Fowler (6.5 mi), California Home For The Aged in Fresno (6.7 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).

Sanger has about 396 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Sanger compared with Fresno County and California

Census figure	Sanger	Fresno County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	39%	33%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	24%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	7.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,641	$55,987	—

Older residents in towns around Sanger

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Parlier, CA	6.4 mi	1,280	121
Sunnyside, CA	7.8 mi	808	113
Fowler, CA	8.4 mi	783	37
Reedley, CA	9.3 mi	2,629	414
Selma, CA	9.5 mi	3,178	201
Tarpey Village, CA	10 mi	557	61

Nursing homes near Sanger

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cornerstone Care Center	Sanger, CA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	99	(559) 875-6501
Fowler Care Center	Fowler, CA	6.5 mi	5 of 5	46	(559) 834-2519
California Home For The Aged	Fresno, CA	6.7 mi	5 of 5	120	(559) 251-8414
Vineyards At Fowler	Fowler, CA	8.1 mi	2 of 5	49	(559) 834-2542
Grace Healthcare Center	Fresno, CA	9.0 mi	1 of 5	101	(559) 233-6248
Pacific Gardens Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Fresno, CA	9.3 mi	3 of 5	188	(559) 251-8463

Home health agencies serving Sanger

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ardent Home Health Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 408-5945
St Mary's Home Health Services, Inc	Fresno, CA	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 221-9919
San Lorenzo Home Health LLC	Fresno, CA	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 230-0516
Saint Agnes Home Health And Hospice	Fresno, CA	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 450-5112

Straight-line miles from the center of Sanger. 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 Sanger

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 33% of the $4,470 monthly median income of Sanger 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 Sanger: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sanger?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cornerstone Care Center in Sanger (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Fowler Care Center in Fowler (6.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); California Home For The Aged in Fresno (6.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Sanger?

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 33% of the $4,470 monthly median income of Sanger 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.

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