CNA Home Care in Arlington, VA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Arlington, VA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

795

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 Arlington are The Jefferson in Arlington (0.7 mi), Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center in Arlington (1.2 mi), Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation in Arlington (1.9 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).

Arlington has about 3,136 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Arlington compared with Virginia

Census figure	Arlington	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	31%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	15%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$100,942	—

Older residents in towns around Arlington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Seven Corners, VA	2.5 mi	1,768	273
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	2.7 mi	3,631	627
Lake Barcroft, VA	3.6 mi	2,170	184
Falls Church, VA	4.1 mi	2,265	279
Alexandria, VA	4.2 mi	20,348	1,940
West Falls Church, VA	4.8 mi	4,454	467

Nursing homes near Arlington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Jefferson	Arlington, VA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	31	(703) 516-9455
Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center	Arlington, VA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	210	(703) 243-7640
Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation	Arlington, VA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	161	(703) 379-7200
Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads	Falls Church, VA	2.1 mi	5 of 5	73	(703) 578-7261
Regency Care Of Arlington, LLC	Arlington, VA	2.8 mi	2 of 5	240	(703) 920-5700
Goodwin House Alexandria	Alexandria, VA	3.0 mi	5 of 5	80	(703) 824-1192

Home health agencies serving Arlington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sunshine Home Healthcare, LLC	Alexandria, VA	4.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 266-0738
Five Star Home Health Care	Chantilly, VA	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 661-4555
Revival Homecare Agency	Annandale, VA	6.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 341-6670
Pathwell Home Health & Hospice	Reston, VA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 450-8680

Straight-line miles from the center of Arlington. 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 Arlington

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 15% of the $8,412 monthly median income of Arlington 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 Arlington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Arlington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Jefferson in Arlington (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center in Arlington (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation in Arlington (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Arlington?

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 15% of the $8,412 monthly median income of Arlington 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.

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