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West Whittier-Los Nietos, California

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
546
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 West Whittier-Los Nietos are Socal Post-Acute Care in Whittier (0.3 mi), The Orchard - Post Acute Care in Whittier (1.2 mi), Presbyterian Intercomm Hosp Dp/SNF in Whittier (1.2 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 Whittier-Los Nietos has about 614 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

West Whittier-Los Nietos compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figureWest Whittier-Los NietosLos Angeles CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older2.4%1.9%1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability26%34%33%
Residents 65 or older15%15%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone13%22%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)21%15%12%
Households with no vehicle4.1%8.9%7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$57,500$64,269—

Older residents in towns around West Whittier-Los Nietos

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Pico Rivera, CA1.5 mi10,9441,775
Whittier, CA2.9 mi12,9032,232
Santa Fe Springs, CA3.0 mi3,221468
Montebello, CA3.6 mi11,3691,866
South Whittier, CA3.7 mi6,350714
Downey, CA4.4 mi15,7882,274

Nursing homes near West Whittier-Los Nietos

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Socal Post-Acute CareWhittier, CA0.3 mi3 of 559(562) 698-0451
The Orchard - Post Acute CareWhittier, CA1.2 mi2 of 5162(562) 693-7701
Presbyterian Intercomm Hosp Dp/SNFWhittier, CA1.2 mi5 of 535(562) 698-0811
Pico Rivera Healthcare CenterPico Rivera, CA1.7 mi5 of 599(562) 948-1961
Whittier Pacific Care CenterWhittier, CA1.7 mi2 of 5105(562) 693-5240
El Rancho Vista Health Care CenterPico Rivera, CA1.7 mi4 of 586(562) 942-7019

Home health agencies serving West Whittier-Los Nietos

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
S N E Home Health Care ServicesWhittier, CA3.1 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(562) 325-5335
Home Care Excellence Health Services, IncCerritos, CA7.5 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(562) 860-3424
Excell Home Care IncParamount, CA7.7 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(562) 988-3370
Reliance Home Health ServicesParamount, CA7.7 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(562) 630-8783

Straight-line miles from the center of West Whittier-Los Nietos. 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 West Whittier-Los Nietos

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 31% of the $4,792 monthly median income of West Whittier-Los Nietos 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 West Whittier-Los Nietos: common questions

What nursing homes are near West Whittier-Los Nietos?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Socal Post-Acute Care in Whittier (0.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Orchard - Post Acute Care in Whittier (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Presbyterian Intercomm Hosp Dp/SNF in Whittier (1.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in West Whittier-Los Nietos?

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 31% of the $4,792 monthly median income of West Whittier-Los Nietos 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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