CNA Home Care in Ukiah, CA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Ukiah, CA: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

366

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 Ukiah are Redwood Cove Healthcare Center in Ukiah (0.9 mi), Ukiah Post Acute in Ukiah (1.2 mi), Rocky Point Care Center in Lakeport (17 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).

Ukiah has about 414 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Ukiah compared with Mendocino County and California

Census figure	Ukiah	Mendocino County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	38%	33%
Residents 65 or older	20%	25%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	33%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	15%	7.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,660	$56,685	—

Older residents in towns around Ukiah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Lakeport, CA	16 mi	921	101
Lakeport, CA	17 mi	1,321	251
Nice, CA	19 mi	573	81
Willits, CA	19 mi	1,482	223
Brooktrails, CA	23 mi	572	12
Kelseyville, CA	23 mi	721	111

Nursing homes near Ukiah

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Redwood Cove Healthcare Center	Ukiah, CA	0.9 mi	4 of 5	68	(707) 462-1436
Ukiah Post Acute	Ukiah, CA	1.2 mi	4 of 5	57	(707) 462-8864
Rocky Point Care Center	Lakeport, CA	17 mi	3 of 5	90	(707) 263-6101
Lakeport Post Acute	Lakeport, CA	17 mi	3 of 5	81	(707) 263-6382
Northbrook Healthcare Center	Willits, CA	20 mi	4 of 5	70	(707) 459-5592

Home health agencies serving Ukiah

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Best Home Health Providers, Inc	Hayward, CA	121 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 783-1274
Premier Home Health Providers Inc.	San Jose, CA	146 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 286-1199
Sutter Care At Home	Lakeport, CA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(707) 263-7400
Opo Health, LLC	San Mateo, CA	120 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 288-0130

Straight-line miles from the center of Ukiah. 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 Ukiah

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 35% of the $4,222 monthly median income of Ukiah 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 Ukiah: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ukiah?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Redwood Cove Healthcare Center in Ukiah (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Ukiah Post Acute in Ukiah (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Rocky Point Care Center in Lakeport (17 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Ukiah?

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 35% of the $4,222 monthly median income of Ukiah 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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