CNA Home Care in Bennington, VT: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Bennington, VT: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

765

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$20.00

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

$14.42

Vermont minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Bennington are Crescent Manor Care Ctrs in Bennington (0.5 mi), Bennington Health & Rehab in Bennington (1.3 mi), Vermont Veterans' Home in Bennington (1.3 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Vermont earn a median $20.00 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Bennington has about 551 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Bennington compared with Bennington County and Vermont

Census figure	Bennington	Bennington County	Vermont
Residents 85 or older	6.0%	3.8%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	27%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	8.7%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.5%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,315	$57,713	—

Older residents in towns around Bennington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hoosick Falls, NY	8.8 mi	911	194
Williamstown, MA	11 mi	764	109
North Adams, MA	14 mi	2,727	276
Adams, MA	17 mi	1,377	262
Mechanicville, NY	26 mi	889	50
West Sand Lake, NY	27 mi	637	7

Nursing homes near Bennington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crescent Manor Care Ctrs	Bennington, VT	0.5 mi	2 of 5	90	(802) 447-1501
Bennington Health & Rehab	Bennington, VT	1.3 mi	2 of 5	91	(802) 442-8525
Vermont Veterans' Home	Bennington, VT	1.3 mi	1 of 5	177	(802) 447-6510
Center For Living & Rehabilitation	Bennington, VT	1.4 mi	2 of 5	145	(802) 447-1547
The Center For Nursing And Rehab At Hoosick Falls	Hoosick Falls, NY	8.9 mi	3 of 5	82	(518) 686-4371
Williamstown Commons Nursing & Rehab	Williamstown, MA	12 mi	3 of 5	180	(978) 340-3648

Home health agencies serving Bennington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Rutland, VT	52 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 857-5030
Vna & Hospice Of The Southwest Region, Inc.	Rutland, VT	52 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 775-0568

Straight-line miles from the center of Bennington. 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 Bennington

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,693 monthly median income of Bennington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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.

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 Bennington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bennington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Crescent Manor Care Ctrs in Bennington (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bennington Health & Rehab in Bennington (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Vermont Veterans' Home in Bennington (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Bennington?

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,693 monthly median income of Bennington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Bennington, VT