Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in West Athens, CA
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Nursing Assistants in West Athens, CA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to West Athens are Rosecrans Care Center in Gardena (1.7 mi), Las Flores Convalescent Hospital in Gardena (1.7 mi), Avalon Villa Care Center in Los Angeles (1.9 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).
West Athens has about 139 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
West Athens compared with Los Angeles County and California
| Census figure | West Athens | Los Angeles County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 34% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 16% | 22% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 15% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 15% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $61,806 | $64,269 | — |
Older residents in towns around West Athens
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmont, CA | 1.3 mi | 3,798 | 323 |
| Gardena, CA | 2.0 mi | 10,053 | 1,359 |
| West Rancho Dominguez, CA | 2.4 mi | 2,762 | 343 |
| Hawthorne, CA | 2.6 mi | 8,709 | 931 |
| Alondra Park, CA | 3.0 mi | 1,417 | 167 |
| Inglewood, CA | 3.3 mi | 15,113 | 1,858 |
Nursing homes near West Athens
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosecrans Care Center | Gardena, CA | 1.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 106 | (310) 323-3194 |
| Las Flores Convalescent Hospital | Gardena, CA | 1.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 144 | (310) 323-4570 |
| Avalon Villa Care Center | Los Angeles, CA | 1.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 131 | (323) 756-8191 |
| View Heights Conv Hosp | Los Angeles, CA | 1.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 163 | (323) 757-1881 |
| Gardena Convalescent Center | Gardena, CA | 2.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 74 | (310) 532-9460 |
| Camino Healthcare | Hawthorne, CA | 2.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 99 | (310) 675-3304 |
Home health agencies serving West Athens
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western States Homehealth Care Agency, Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 5.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (310) 672-4581 |
| Excell Home Care Inc | Paramount, CA | 8.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (562) 988-3370 |
| Reliance Home Health Services | Paramount, CA | 8.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (562) 630-8783 |
| Ace Home Health, Inc. | Los Angeles, CA | 9.5 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (213) 383-9678 |
Straight-line miles from the center of West Athens. 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 West Athens
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 28% of the $5,151 monthly median income of West Athens 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.
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 West Athens: common questions
What nursing homes are near West Athens?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rosecrans Care Center in Gardena (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Las Flores Convalescent Hospital in Gardena (1.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Avalon Villa Care Center in Los Angeles (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in West Athens?
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 28% of the $5,151 monthly median income of West Athens 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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