Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Akron, OH
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Nursing Assistants in Akron, OH: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Akron are Divine Rehabilitation And Nursing At Canal Pointe in Akron (1.3 mi), The Merriman in Akron (1.5 mi), Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Akron (1.6 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Ohio earn a median $16.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Akron has about 3,157 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Akron compared with Summit County and Ohio
| Census figure | Akron | Summit County | Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.7% | 2.3% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 32% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 19% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 39% | 33% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 9.2% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14% | 7.9% | 7.5% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $38,960 | $52,212 | — |
Older residents in towns around Akron
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Lakes, OH | 5.0 mi | 1,638 | 221 |
| Tallmadge, OH | 5.3 mi | 4,343 | 634 |
| Munroe Falls, OH | 6.0 mi | 1,585 | 415 |
| Mogadore, OH | 6.3 mi | 919 | 71 |
| Silver Lake, OH | 6.3 mi | 687 | 82 |
| Fairlawn, OH | 6.3 mi | 1,986 | 319 |
Nursing homes near Akron
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Rehabilitation And Nursing At Canal Pointe | Akron, OH | 1.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (330) 762-0901 |
| The Merriman | Akron, OH | 1.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 55 | (330) 762-9341 |
| Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Akron, OH | 1.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 155 | (330) 762-6486 |
| Ohio Living Rockynol | Akron, OH | 2.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 36 | (330) 867-2150 |
| Highland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation | Akron, OH | 2.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 91 | (330) 867-8530 |
| The Pinnacle Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Tallmadge, OH | 3.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 75 | (330) 633-0555 |
Home health agencies serving Akron
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Professional Home Care | Canton, OH | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (330) 966-2311 |
| Centerwell Home Health Ii | Solon, OH | 22 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (419) 232-1800 |
| Eliza Jennings At Home | Olmsted Township, OH | 29 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (440) 235-8489 |
| Residence Home Care LLC | North Olmsted, OH | 31 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (440) 262-5952 |
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 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 Akron
At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,247 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. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.
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.
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Nursing Assistants in Akron: common questions
What nursing homes are near Akron?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Divine Rehabilitation And Nursing At Canal Pointe in Akron (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Merriman in Akron (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Akron (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Akron?
At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,247 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. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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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Other care in Akron
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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