Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Avalon, PA
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Nursing Assistants in Avalon, PA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Avalon are Little Sisters Of The Poor in Pittsburgh (2.0 mi), Caring Heights Community Care & Rehab Ctr in Coraopolis (2.4 mi), Highland Hills Post Acute in Pittsburgh (3.6 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Pennsylvania earn a median $14.14 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Avalon has about 238 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Avalon compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Avalon | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 5.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 56% | 31% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 25% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 57% | 34% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 10% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 23% | 12% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $32,049 | $54,654 | — |
Older residents in towns around Avalon
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, PA | 0.9 mi | 1,353 | 132 |
| West View, PA | 2.2 mi | 927 | 59 |
| McKees Rocks, PA | 2.2 mi | 1,105 | 178 |
| Ingram, PA | 3.9 mi | 562 | 43 |
| Crafton, PA | 4.7 mi | 1,188 | 100 |
| Coraopolis, PA | 5.0 mi | 1,386 | 52 |
Nursing homes near Avalon
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sisters Of The Poor | Pittsburgh, PA | 2.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 48 | (412) 307-1100 |
| Caring Heights Community Care & Rehab Ctr | Coraopolis, PA | 2.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 119 | (412) 331-6060 |
| Highland Hills Post Acute | Pittsburgh, PA | 3.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 200 | (412) 369-9955 |
| Concordia At Rp Home | Pittsburgh, PA | 3.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 58 | (412) 321-4139 |
| Vincentian Home | Pittsburgh, PA | 4.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 106 | (412) 366-5600 |
| Masonic Village At Sewickley | Sewickley, PA | 4.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 128 | (412) 741-1400 |
Home health agencies serving Avalon
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vainshtein Nursing Corporation | Wexford, PA | 7.7 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (412) 378-2022 |
| Jewish Association Of Aging | Pittsburgh, PA | 9.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (412) 586-3249 |
| Medi Home Health Agency Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | 13 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (412) 242-8540 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Pa | Uniontown, PA | 46 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (724) 438-6660 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Avalon. 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 Avalon
At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $2,671 monthly median income of Avalon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Avalon: common questions
What nursing homes are near Avalon?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Little Sisters Of The Poor in Pittsburgh (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Caring Heights Community Care & Rehab Ctr in Coraopolis (2.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Highland Hills Post Acute in Pittsburgh (3.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Avalon?
At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $2,671 monthly median income of Avalon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Avalon
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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