Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Vandenberg AFB, CA
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Nursing Assistants in Vandenberg AFB, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Vandenberg AFB are Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lompoc (5.5 mi), Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce in Lompoc (6.8 mi), Santa Maria Post Acute in Santa Maria (16 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).
Vandenberg AFB has about 0 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Vandenberg AFB compared with Santa Barbara County and California
| Census figure | Vandenberg AFB | Santa Barbara County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 0.0% | 30% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 0.2% | 17% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 0.0% | 26% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 9.5% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.6% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
Older residents in towns around Vandenberg AFB
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vandenberg Village, CA | 2.8 mi | 1,445 | 341 |
| Mission Hills, CA | 4.7 mi | 634 | 35 |
| Lompoc, CA | 4.9 mi | 5,672 | 644 |
| Orcutt, CA | 11 mi | 6,343 | 736 |
| Santa Maria, CA | 15 mi | 12,155 | 1,769 |
| Guadalupe, CA | 17 mi | 724 | 59 |
Nursing homes near Vandenberg AFB
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Lompoc, CA | 5.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (805) 735-4010 |
| Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce | Lompoc, CA | 6.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 110 | (805) 736-3466 |
| Santa Maria Post Acute | Santa Maria, CA | 16 mi | 2 of 5 | 55 | (805) 925-8877 |
| Marian Regional Medical Center D/P SNF | Santa Maria, CA | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | 95 | (805) 739-3650 |
| Valley Oaks Post Acute | Santa Maria, CA | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | 59 | (805) 922-6657 |
| Villa Maria Post Acute | Santa Maria, CA | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | 81 | (805) 922-3558 |
Home health agencies serving Vandenberg AFB
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V & V Home Health Inc | Glendale, CA | 134 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 918-1592 |
| Superior Home Health | Lompoc, CA | 5.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (805) 430-8767 |
| Dignity Health Home Health | Santa Maria, CA | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (805) 739-3830 |
| Assisted Home Health | Santa Barbara, CA | 50 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (805) 569-2000 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Vandenberg AFB. 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 Vandenberg AFB
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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Vandenberg AFB: common questions
What nursing homes are near Vandenberg AFB?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lompoc (5.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce in Lompoc (6.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Santa Maria Post Acute in Santa Maria (16 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Vandenberg AFB?
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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