CNA Home Care in Wrightwood, CA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Wrightwood, CA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

592

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 Wrightwood are Rancho Mesa Care Center in Alta Loma (16 mi), Villa Mesa Care Center in Upland (17 mi), Upland Rehabilitation And Care Center in Upland (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).

Wrightwood has about 21 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Wrightwood compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Wrightwood	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	37%	33%
Residents 65 or older	27%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.7%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,000	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around Wrightwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Piñon Hills, CA	6.9 mi	1,492	237
Phelan, CA	8.7 mi	2,168	58
Oak Hills, CA	13 mi	1,442	132
San Antonio Heights, CA	13 mi	635	124
Rancho Cucamonga, CA	15 mi	25,493	2,728
Upland, CA	16 mi	12,342	1,435

Nursing homes near Wrightwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rancho Mesa Care Center	Alta Loma, CA	16 mi	4 of 5	59	(909) 987-2501
Villa Mesa Care Center	Upland, CA	17 mi	3 of 5	99	(909) 985-1981
Upland Rehabilitation And Care Center	Upland, CA	17 mi	5 of 5	206	(909) 985-1903
Heritage Park Nursing Center	Upland, CA	17 mi	5 of 5	70	(909) 949-4887
Claremont Care Center	Pomona, CA	18 mi	5 of 5	99	(909) 593-1391
Ontario Grove Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP	Ontario, CA	18 mi	3 of 5	59	(909) 985-2731

Home health agencies serving Wrightwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Optima Care Home Health Services Inc	Ontario, CA	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 626-8020
Neogen Care Corp	Sherman Oaks, CA	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 396-6818
Imperial Home Health	Victorville, CA	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(760) 951-6688
Verdugo Home Health, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 257-5115

Straight-line miles from the center of Wrightwood. 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 Wrightwood

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 33% of the $4,500 monthly median income of Wrightwood 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 Wrightwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wrightwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rancho Mesa Care Center in Alta Loma (16 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Villa Mesa Care Center in Upland (17 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Upland Rehabilitation And Care Center in Upland (17 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Wrightwood?

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 33% of the $4,500 monthly median income of Wrightwood 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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