Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Blountville, TN
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Nursing Assistants in Blountville, TN: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Blountville are Waters Of Bristol A Rehabilitation And Nursing in Blountville (2.2 mi), Greystone Health Care Center in Blountville (6.3 mi), Nhc Healthcare, Bristol in Bristol (7.5 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Tennessee earn a median $15.45 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
Blountville has about 50 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Blountville compared with Sullivan County and Tennessee
| Census figure | Blountville | Sullivan County | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 37% | 36% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 22% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 8.8% | 31% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 10% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.2% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $49,767 | $45,032 | — |
Older residents in towns around Blountville
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol, TN | 6.5 mi | 5,391 | 594 |
| Colonial Heights, TN | 9.4 mi | 703 | 49 |
| Oak Grove, TN | 9.5 mi | 1,100 | 41 |
| Spurgeon, TN | 9.6 mi | 755 | 137 |
| Bloomingdale, TN | 10 mi | 2,040 | 138 |
| Bristol, VA | 11 mi | 3,986 | 513 |
Nursing homes near Blountville
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waters Of Bristol A Rehabilitation And Nursing | Blountville, TN | 2.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (423) 274-6191 |
| Greystone Health Care Center | Blountville, TN | 6.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 160 | (423) 323-7112 |
| Nhc Healthcare, Bristol | Bristol, VA | 7.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (276) 669-4711 |
| Holston Rehabilitation And Care Center | Kingsport, TN | 9.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 204 | (423) 246-2411 |
| Wexford House | Kingsport, TN | 10 mi | 1 of 5 | 174 | (423) 288-3988 |
| Nhc Healthcare, Kingsport | Kingsport, TN | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | 90 | (423) 480-7048 |
Home health agencies serving Blountville
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoration Home Health | Kingsport, TN | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (423) 378-7331 |
| Ballad Health Homecare | Johnson City, TN | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (423) 431-6146 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Johnson City, TN | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (423) 952-2340 |
| Smoky Mountain Home Health And Hospice, Inc | Newport, TN | 63 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (423) 623-0233 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Blountville. 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 Blountville
At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,147 monthly median income of Blountville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.
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 Blountville: common questions
What nursing homes are near Blountville?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Waters Of Bristol A Rehabilitation And Nursing in Blountville (2.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Greystone Health Care Center in Blountville (6.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Nhc Healthcare, Bristol in Bristol (7.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Blountville?
At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,147 monthly median income of Blountville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
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.
More senior care near Blountville
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Colonial Heights, TN
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- Nursing Assistants in Spurgeon, TN
- Nursing Assistants in Bloomingdale, TN
- Nursing Assistants in Bristol, VA
- Nursing Assistants in Kingsport, TN
- Nursing Assistants in Johnson City, TN
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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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