Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Nursing Assistants in South Lake Tahoe, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to South Lake Tahoe are Barton Hospital D/P SNF in South Lake Tahoe (1.5 mi), Gardnerville Health & Rehabilitation Center in Gardnerville (12 mi), Mountain View Health And Rehabilitation in Carson City (18 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).
South Lake Tahoe has about 295 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
South Lake Tahoe compared with El Dorado County and California
| Census figure | South Lake Tahoe | El Dorado County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 23% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 22% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.4% | 6.6% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.0% | 3.6% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $59,803 | $78,067 | — |
Older residents in towns around South Lake Tahoe
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minden, NV | 12 mi | 1,032 | 73 |
| Gardnerville Ranchos, NV | 13 mi | 3,333 | 309 |
| Gardnerville, NV | 13 mi | 1,864 | 277 |
| Indian Hills, NV | 15 mi | 1,813 | 216 |
| Johnson Lane, NV | 17 mi | 2,495 | 112 |
| Carson City, NV | 20 mi | 12,383 | 1,661 |
Nursing homes near South Lake Tahoe
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Hospital D/P SNF | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 1.5 mi | 4 of 5 | 48 | (530) 543-5885 |
| Gardnerville Health & Rehabilitation Center | Gardnerville, NV | 12 mi | 1 of 5 | 60 | (775) 782-6620 |
| Mountain View Health And Rehabilitation | Carson City, NV | 18 mi | 2 of 5 | 146 | (775) 883-3622 |
| Sierra Basin Post Acute | Carson City, NV | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | 80 | (775) 443-4800 |
| Ormsby Post Acute Rehabilitation | Carson City, NV | 21 mi | not rated | 120 | (775) 841-4646 |
| Northstar Post Acute | Carson City, NV | 22 mi | 1 of 5 | 73 | (775) 882-3301 |
Home health agencies serving South Lake Tahoe
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Home Care | Diamond Springs, CA | 48 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (530) 626-2900 |
| Barton Healthcare System Home Health | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 0.8 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (530) 542-3171 |
Straight-line miles from the center of South Lake Tahoe. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What CNAs costs in South Lake Tahoe
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 29% of the $4,984 monthly median income of South Lake Tahoe 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.
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.
Nursing Assistants in South Lake Tahoe: common questions
What nursing homes are near South Lake Tahoe?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Barton Hospital D/P SNF in South Lake Tahoe (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Gardnerville Health & Rehabilitation Center in Gardnerville (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Mountain View Health And Rehabilitation in Carson City (18 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in South Lake Tahoe?
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 29% of the $4,984 monthly median income of South Lake Tahoe 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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Minden, NV
- Nursing Assistants in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
- Nursing Assistants in Gardnerville, NV
- Nursing Assistants in Indian Hills, NV
- Nursing Assistants in Johnson Lane, NV
- Nursing Assistants in Carson City, NV
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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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