Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Summit, AZ
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Nursing Assistants in Summit, AZ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Summit are Sandstone Of Tucson Rehab Centre in Tucson (7.7 mi), Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson in Tucson (8.0 mi), Haven Of Saguaro Valley in Tucson (13 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Arizona earn a median $17.51 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Summit has about 33 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Summit compared with Pima County and Arizona
| Census figure | Summit | Pima County | Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 44% | 32% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 22% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 4.1% | 29% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 31% | 9.4% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5% | 7.1% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $53,056 | $60,759 | — |
Older residents in towns around Summit
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 7.8 mi | 88,716 | 10,467 |
| Drexel Heights, AZ | 8.2 mi | 4,985 | 399 |
| Sahuarita, AZ | 9.0 mi | 7,554 | 980 |
| South Tucson, AZ | 9.3 mi | 645 | 47 |
| Valencia West, AZ | 11 mi | 1,662 | 86 |
| Corona de Tucson, AZ | 13 mi | 1,000 | 18 |
Nursing homes near Summit
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandstone Of Tucson Rehab Centre | Tucson, AZ | 7.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 240 | (520) 294-0005 |
| Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson | Tucson, AZ | 8.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (520) 638-2150 |
| Haven Of Saguaro Valley | Tucson, AZ | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | 112 | (520) 731-8500 |
| Park Avenue Health And Rehabilitation Center | Tucson, AZ | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | 200 | (520) 882-6151 |
| Santa Rosa Care Center | Tucson, AZ | 13 mi | 3 of 5 | 144 | (520) 795-1610 |
| Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center | Tucson, AZ | 13 mi | 2 of 5 | 129 | (520) 296-2306 |
Home health agencies serving Summit
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dependable Home Health, Inc | Tucson, AZ | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (520) 721-3822 |
| Dependable Nurses, Inc | Tucson, AZ | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (520) 795-1290 |
| Sacred Heart Home Health Care - Tucson | Tucson, AZ | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (520) 577-4630 |
| Amedisys Home Health Care | Tucson, AZ | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (520) 325-9056 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Summit. 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 Summit
At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,421 monthly median income of Summit households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.
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 Summit: common questions
What nursing homes are near Summit?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sandstone Of Tucson Rehab Centre in Tucson (7.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson in Tucson (8.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Haven Of Saguaro Valley in Tucson (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Summit?
At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,421 monthly median income of Summit households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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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