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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Scotts Valley, CA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
691
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 Scotts Valley are Redwood Grove Post Acute in Santa Cruz (5.1 mi), Santa Cruz Post Acute in Santa Cruz (5.5 mi), Pacific Coast Manor in Capitola (6.1 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).

Scotts Valley has about 682 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Scotts Valley compared with Santa Cruz County and California

Census figureScotts ValleySanta Cruz CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older5.7%2.1%1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability28%28%33%
Residents 65 or older23%19%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone33%26%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.8%9.6%12%
Households with no vehicle5.8%5.2%7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$91,776$85,666—

Older residents in towns around Scotts Valley

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Felton, CA4.0 mi81136
Ben Lomond, CA4.5 mi1,47659
Live Oak, CA5.1 mi3,465522
Soquel, CA5.3 mi2,426258
Santa Cruz, CA5.8 mi9,295927
Capitola, CA6.3 mi2,401348

Nursing homes near Scotts Valley

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Redwood Grove Post AcuteSanta Cruz, CA5.1 mi2 of 5144(831) 479-9000
Santa Cruz Post AcuteSanta Cruz, CA5.5 mi2 of 5149(831) 475-4055
Pacific Coast ManorCapitola, CA6.1 mi5 of 599(831) 476-0770
Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA6.5 mi3 of 592(831) 475-6323
Vasona Creek Healthcare CenterLos Gatos, CA12 mi2 of 5148(408) 356-2191
The Terraces Of Los GatosLos Gatos, CA13 mi5 of 559(408) 357-1100

Home health agencies serving Scotts Valley

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Helenium Home Health, Inc.San Jose, CA24 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(408) 326-2971
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, IncSacramento, CA103 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(916) 476-3205
Premier Home Health Providers Inc.San Jose, CA18 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(408) 286-1199
Majestic Home HealthMorgan Hill, CA21 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(408) 779-0100

Straight-line miles from the center of Scotts Valley. 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 Scotts Valley

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 19% of the $7,648 monthly median income of Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Scotts Valley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Redwood Grove Post Acute in Santa Cruz (5.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Santa Cruz Post Acute in Santa Cruz (5.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pacific Coast Manor in Capitola (6.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Scotts Valley?

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 19% of the $7,648 monthly median income of Scotts Valley 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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