CNA Home Care in Solvang, CA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Solvang, CA: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

586

certified beds in the 5 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 Solvang are Atterdag Care Center in Solvang (0.4 mi), Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce in Lompoc (18 mi), Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lompoc (19 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).

Solvang has about 348 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Solvang compared with Santa Barbara County and California

Census figure	Solvang	Santa Barbara County	California
Residents 85 or older	5.8%	2.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	30%	33%
Residents 65 or older	33%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	26%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	9.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	5.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,142	$81,399	—

Older residents in towns around Solvang

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Santa Ynez, CA	3.0 mi	1,065	41
Buellton, CA	3.4 mi	744	83
Mission Hills, CA	18 mi	634	35
Goleta, CA	19 mi	5,293	751
Lompoc, CA	19 mi	5,672	644
Vandenberg Village, CA	20 mi	1,445	341

Nursing homes near Solvang

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Atterdag Care Center	Solvang, CA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	50	(805) 688-5645
Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce	Lompoc, CA	18 mi	5 of 5	110	(805) 736-3466
Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Lompoc, CA	19 mi	5 of 5	120	(805) 735-4010
Buena Vista Care Center	Santa Barbara, CA	22 mi	2 of 5	150	(805) 964-4871
Channel Islands Post Acute	Santa Barbara, CA	25 mi	3 of 5	156	(805) 687-6651

Home health agencies serving Solvang

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Superior Home Health	Lompoc, CA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 430-8767
Assisted Home Health	Santa Barbara, CA	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 569-2000
Dignity Health Home Health	Santa Maria, CA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 739-3830
Vna Health	Santa Barbara, CA	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 965-5555

Straight-line miles from the center of Solvang. 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 Solvang

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 $6,845 monthly median income of Solvang 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 Solvang: common questions

What nursing homes are near Solvang?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Atterdag Care Center in Solvang (0.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce in Lompoc (18 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lompoc (19 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Solvang?

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 $6,845 monthly median income of Solvang 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 Solvang, CA