CNA Home Care in Altavista, VA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Altavista, VA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

681

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 Altavista are Autumn Care Of Altavista in Altavista (0.3 mi), Gretna Health And Rehabilitation Center in Gretna (13 mi), Liberty Ridge Health & Rehab in Lynchburg (16 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).

Altavista has about 87 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Altavista compared with Campbell County and Virginia

Census figure	Altavista	Campbell County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	31%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	11%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	4.7%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,750	$47,196	—

Older residents in towns around Altavista

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Timberlake, VA	14 mi	2,386	211
Forest, VA	17 mi	2,764	410
Bedford, VA	20 mi	1,647	270
Lynchburg, VA	20 mi	11,391	1,690
North Shore, VA	20 mi	1,633	56
Madison Heights, VA	25 mi	2,157	260

Nursing homes near Altavista

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Care Of Altavista	Altavista, VA	0.3 mi	4 of 5	111	(434) 369-6651
Gretna Health And Rehabilitation Center	Gretna, VA	13 mi	4 of 5	90	(434) 656-1206
Liberty Ridge Health & Rehab	Lynchburg, VA	16 mi	4 of 5	90	(434) 847-2860
Summit Health And Rehab Center	Lynchburg, VA	16 mi	3 of 5	120	(434) 845-6045
Bedford Co Nursing Home	Bedford, VA	18 mi	4 of 5	90	(540) 586-7658
Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center	Lynchburg, VA	18 mi	1 of 5	180	(434) 239-2657

Home health agencies serving Altavista

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health (Lynchburg)	Lynchburg, VA	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 586-6765
Centra Home Health	Lynchburg, VA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 200-4111
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roanoke, VA	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 265-5980
Westminster At Home (Home Health)	Lynchburg, VA	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 386-3800

Straight-line miles from the center of Altavista. 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 Altavista

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 45% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Altavista 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 Altavista: common questions

What nursing homes are near Altavista?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Autumn Care Of Altavista in Altavista (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Gretna Health And Rehabilitation Center in Gretna (13 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Liberty Ridge Health & Rehab in Lynchburg (16 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Altavista?

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 45% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Altavista 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.

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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 Altavista, VA