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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Sunnyvale, CA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
754
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 Sunnyvale are Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute in Sunnyvale (2.0 mi), Cedar Crest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Sunnyvale (2.4 mi), Sunnyvale Post-Acute Center in Sunnyvale (2.9 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).

Sunnyvale has about 3,028 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Sunnyvale compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figureSunnyvaleSanta Clara CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older2.0%2.0%1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability26%31%33%
Residents 65 or older13%15%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone21%19%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.5%9.4%12%
Households with no vehicle7.0%6.0%7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$91,808$92,440—

Older residents in towns around Sunnyvale

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Mountain View, CA3.1 mi10,0121,499
Santa Clara, CA3.5 mi14,8632,218
Los Altos, CA4.0 mi6,377839
Loyola, CA4.6 mi80689
Cupertino, CA4.7 mi8,9231,592
Los Altos Hills, CA6.3 mi2,590396

Nursing homes near Sunnyvale

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Sunnyvale Gardens Post AcuteSunnyvale, CA2.0 mi3 of 5140(408) 735-7200
Cedar Crest Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterSunnyvale, CA2.4 mi4 of 599(408) 738-4880
Sunnyvale Post-Acute CenterSunnyvale, CA2.9 mi1 of 599(408) 245-8070
Idylwood Care CenterSunnyvale, CA3.0 mi5 of 5185(408) 739-2383
Camino Ridge Post-AcuteMountain View, CA3.1 mi1 of 5102(650) 968-2990
Mountain View Healthcare CenterMountain View, CA3.2 mi3 of 5129(650) 961-6161

Home health agencies serving Sunnyvale

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Grace Community Home Health Inc.Mountain View, CA3.1 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(650) 784-0082
Helenium Home Health, Inc.San Jose, CA8.0 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(408) 326-2971
St. Patrick Home Health Providers, IncSan Jose, CA8.1 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(886) 282-2057
Care In Touch Home Health AgencyFremont, CA11 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(510) 651-8500

Straight-line miles from the center of Sunnyvale. 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 Sunnyvale

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 $7,651 monthly median income of Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sunnyvale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute in Sunnyvale (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Cedar Crest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Sunnyvale (2.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Sunnyvale Post-Acute Center in Sunnyvale (2.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Sunnyvale?

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 $7,651 monthly median income of Sunnyvale 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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