CNA Home Care in Akron, NY: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Akron, NY: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

925

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$19.05

median hourly wage of home care aides in New York (BLS, May 2025)

$17.00

Akron compared with Erie County and New York

Census figure	Akron	Erie County	New York
Residents 85 or older	5.3%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	30%	32%
Residents 65 or older	28%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	56%	34%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.3%	10%	13%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	12%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,661	$54,529	—

Older residents in towns around Akron

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Clarence, NY	5.7 mi	1,040	302
Alden, NY	8.2 mi	453	76
Harris Hill, NY	9.7 mi	1,346	205
Lancaster, NY	12 mi	2,124	90
South Lockport, NY	12 mi	1,746	91
Depew, NY	13 mi	3,142	254

Nursing homes near Akron

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brothers Of Mercy Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Clarence, NY	6.1 mi	3 of 5	240	(716) 759-6985
Harris Hill Nursing Facility, L L C	Williamsville, NY	11 mi	5 of 5	192	(716) 632-3700
Greenfield Health & Rehab Center	Lancaster, NY	11 mi	4 of 5	160	(716) 684-3000
Canterbury Woods	Williamsville, NY	11 mi	3 of 5	50	(716) 929-5800
Elderwood At Williamsville	Williamsville, NY	12 mi	2 of 5	200	(716) 689-6681
Absolut Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation At G	Gasport, NY	13 mi	1 of 5	83	(716) 772-2631

Home health agencies serving Akron

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mcauley Seton Home Care Corp Chha	Buffalo, NY	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 685-4870
Amedisys Home Health Care (Amherst)	Williamsville, NY	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 632-6420
Vna Of Western NY Chha	Cheektowaga, NY	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 630-8000
Willcare Chha (Buffalo)	Amherst, NY	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 856-7500

Straight-line miles from the center of Akron. 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 Akron

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,972 monthly median income of Akron households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Akron: common questions

What nursing homes are near Akron?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Brothers Of Mercy Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clarence (6.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Harris Hill Nursing Facility, L L C in Williamsville (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Greenfield Health & Rehab Center in Lancaster (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Akron?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,972 monthly median income of Akron households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Akron, NY