Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Sun Lakes, AZ
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Nursing Assistants in Sun Lakes, AZ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Sun Lakes are Archstone Care Center in Chandler (5.3 mi), Sante Of Chandler in Chandler (5.3 mi), Chandler Post Acute And Rehabilitation in Chandler (5.7 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).
Sun Lakes has about 1,709 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Sun Lakes compared with Maricopa County and Arizona
| Census figure | Sun Lakes | Maricopa County | Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 12% | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 28% | 31% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 79% | 16% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 25% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.8% | 9.7% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $61,214 | $66,038 | — |
Older residents in towns around Sun Lakes
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler, AZ | 4.8 mi | 38,167 | 3,729 |
| Gilbert, AZ | 9.9 mi | 30,955 | 2,579 |
| Sacaton, AZ | 11 mi | 355 | 24 |
| Guadalupe, AZ | 12 mi | 800 | 93 |
| Tempe, AZ | 13 mi | 20,951 | 2,252 |
| Maricopa, AZ | 14 mi | 9,501 | 285 |
Nursing homes near Sun Lakes
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archstone Care Center | Chandler, AZ | 5.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (480) 821-1268 |
| Sante Of Chandler | Chandler, AZ | 5.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 70 | (480) 361-6636 |
| Chandler Post Acute And Rehabilitation | Chandler, AZ | 5.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (480) 899-6717 |
| Desert Cove Nursing Center | Chandler, AZ | 5.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (480) 899-0641 |
| The Center At Val Vista, LLC | Gilbert, AZ | 8.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 96 | (480) 224-9500 |
| Wellsprings Of Gilbert | Gilbert, AZ | 8.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 32 | (480) 729-6500 |
Home health agencies serving Sun Lakes
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emblem Home Health | Tempe, AZ | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (480) 444-7800 |
| A Plus Home Health Services, LLC | Tempe, AZ | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (480) 917-6994 |
| Victory Home Care Agency | Mesa, AZ | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (480) 726-6553 |
| Summit Home Health LLC | Phoenix, AZ | 26 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (602) 535-8255 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Sun Lakes. 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 Sun Lakes
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 30% of the $5,101 monthly median income of Sun Lakes 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 Sun Lakes: common questions
What nursing homes are near Sun Lakes?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Archstone Care Center in Chandler (5.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Sante Of Chandler in Chandler (5.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Chandler Post Acute And Rehabilitation in Chandler (5.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Sun Lakes?
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 30% of the $5,101 monthly median income of Sun Lakes 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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