CNA Home Care in Bethlehem, NC: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Bethlehem, NC: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

751

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$15.02

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

$7.25

North Carolina minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Bethlehem are Trinity Village in Hickory (4.6 mi), The Greens At Viewmont in Hickory (5.2 mi), The Greens At Hickory in Hickory (6.2 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in North Carolina earn a median $15.02 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Bethlehem has about 74 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Bethlehem compared with Catawba County and North Carolina

Census figure	Bethlehem	Catawba County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	31%	33%
Residents 65 or older	28%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	9.5%	11%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	5.2%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,677	$48,859	—

Older residents in towns around Bethlehem

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
St. Stephens, NC	4.0 mi	1,924	181
Hickory, NC	5.5 mi	7,564	868
Granite Falls, NC	7.1 mi	908	122
Long View, NC	8.1 mi	881	38
Conover, NC	8.5 mi	1,545	203
Sawmills, NC	9.8 mi	725	83

Nursing homes near Bethlehem

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Trinity Village	Hickory, NC	4.6 mi	5 of 5	104	(828) 328-2006
The Greens At Viewmont	Hickory, NC	5.2 mi	2 of 5	104	(828) 328-5646
The Greens At Hickory	Hickory, NC	6.2 mi	2 of 5	150	(828) 322-3343
Valley Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Taylorsville, NC	6.2 mi	1 of 5	183	(828) 632-8146
Hickory Falls Health And Rehabilitation	Granite Falls, NC	8.3 mi	4 of 5	120	(828) 396-2387
Conover Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Conover, NC	8.8 mi	5 of 5	90	(828) 695-8282

Home health agencies serving Bethlehem

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hickory, NC	9.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 814-2077
Centerwell Home Health	Hickory, NC	9.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(828) 270-3990
Adoration Home Health	Lenoir, NC	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Shelby, NC	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Bethlehem. 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 Bethlehem

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,306 monthly median income of Bethlehem households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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.

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 Bethlehem: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bethlehem?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Trinity Village in Hickory (4.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Greens At Viewmont in Hickory (5.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Greens At Hickory in Hickory (6.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Bethlehem?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,306 monthly median income of Bethlehem households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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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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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