Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in University of California-Davis, CA
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Nursing Assistants in University of California-Davis, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to University of California-Davis are University Retirement Community At Davis in Davis (1.7 mi), Courtyard Health Care Center in Davis (1.9 mi), Woodland Post-Acute in Woodland (9.3 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).
University of California-Davis has about 0 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
University of California-Davis compared with Yolo County and California
| Census figure | University of California-Davis | Yolo County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 13% | 16% |
| Households with no vehicle | 24% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
Older residents in towns around University of California-Davis
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis, CA | 1.7 mi | 9,365 | 1,339 |
| Dixon, CA | 7.2 mi | 2,657 | 328 |
| Woodland, CA | 9.2 mi | 8,421 | 892 |
| West Sacramento, CA | 11 mi | 6,426 | 546 |
| Winters, CA | 12 mi | 1,093 | 143 |
| Sacramento, CA | 16 mi | 75,245 | 8,552 |
Nursing homes near University of California-Davis
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Retirement Community At Davis | Davis, CA | 1.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 37 | (530) 747-7000 |
| Courtyard Health Care Center | Davis, CA | 1.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 112 | (530) 756-1800 |
| Woodland Post-Acute | Woodland, CA | 9.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 91 | (530) 662-9643 |
| Cottonwood Healthcare Center | Woodland, CA | 9.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 98 | (530) 662-9193 |
| The Grove Post-Acute | Woodland, CA | 10 mi | 4 of 5 | 140 | (530) 662-9161 |
| Greenhaven Healthcare Center | Sacramento, CA | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | 148 | (916) 393-2550 |
Home health agencies serving University of California-Davis
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc | Sacramento, CA | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 476-3205 |
| Compassionate Home Health, Ltd | Roseville, CA | 30 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 677-1711 |
| Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc | Marysville, CA | 45 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (530) 742-4800 |
| Better Choice Home Care Inc | Rancho Cordova, CA | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 817-1462 |
Straight-line miles from the center of University of California-Davis. 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 University of California-Davis
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. 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.
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Nursing Assistants in University of California-Davis: common questions
What nursing homes are near University of California-Davis?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are University Retirement Community At Davis in Davis (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Courtyard Health Care Center in Davis (1.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Woodland Post-Acute in Woodland (9.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in University of California-Davis?
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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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