Abingdon, Virginia

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Abingdon, VA

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Abingdon, VA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
629
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$14.57
median hourly wage of home care aides in Virginia (BLS, May 2025)
$12.77
Virginia minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Abingdon are Deer Meadows Rehabilitation And Nursing in Abingdon (1.1 mi), Abingdon Health & Rehab Center in Abingdon (3.9 mi), The Rehab Center At Bristol in Bristol (10 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Virginia earn a median $14.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Abingdon has about 310 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Abingdon compared with Washington County and Virginia

Census figureAbingdonWashington CountyVirginia
Residents 85 or older3.7%2.4%1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability33%40%31%
Residents 65 or older25%25%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone35%27%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.6%9.6%8.8%
Households with no vehicle7.2%4.6%6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$51,667$48,289—

Older residents in towns around Abingdon

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Bristol, VA12 mi3,986513
Lebanon, VA15 mi1,014139
Bristol, TN17 mi5,391594
Mountain City, TN19 mi70449
Blountville, TN23 mi70250
Marion, VA27 mi1,241115

Nursing homes near Abingdon

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Deer Meadows Rehabilitation And NursingAbingdon, VA1.1 mi1 of 5119(276) 628-2111
Abingdon Health & Rehab CenterAbingdon, VA3.9 mi5 of 5120(276) 451-2590
The Rehab Center At BristolBristol, VA10 mi2 of 590(276) 594-0032
Maple Grove Nursing & Rehab CenterLebanon, VA14 mi3 of 560(276) 889-0733
Nhc Healthcare, BristolBristol, VA16 mi5 of 5120(276) 669-4711
Mountain City Care & Rehabilitation CenterMountain City, TN18 mi5 of 5120(423) 727-7800

Home health agencies serving Abingdon

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Ballad Health Homecare - AbingdonAbingdon, VA2.9 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(276) 525-1227
Adoration Home HealthWise, VA39 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(276) 523-4915
Centerwell Home HealthAbingdon, VA2.9 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(276) 623-0665
Amedisys Home Health CareAbingdon, VA2.9 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(276) 619-2532

Straight-line miles from the center of Abingdon. 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 Abingdon

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,306 monthly median income of Abingdon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Abingdon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Abingdon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Deer Meadows Rehabilitation And Nursing in Abingdon (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Abingdon Health & Rehab Center in Abingdon (3.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Rehab Center At Bristol in Bristol (10 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Abingdon?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,306 monthly median income of Abingdon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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.

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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