CNA Home Care in Bradford, PA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Bradford, PA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

587

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$14.14

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

$7.25

Pennsylvania minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Bradford are Pavilion At Brmc, The in Bradford (0.9 mi), Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc in Bradford (1.1 mi), Bradford Manor Nursing And Rehab in Bradford (2.4 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).

Bradford has about 101 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Bradford compared with McKean County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Bradford	McKean County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	14%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.9%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	19%	8.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,763	$46,961	—

Older residents in towns around Bradford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Olean, NY	14 mi	2,623	403
Salamanca, NY	15 mi	960	155
Kane, PA	22 mi	783	119
Warren, PA	27 mi	1,928	181
Jamestown, NY	32 mi	5,014	754
St. Marys, PA	36 mi	3,353	284

Nursing homes near Bradford

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pavilion At Brmc, The	Bradford, PA	0.9 mi	5 of 5	95	(814) 362-8293
Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc	Bradford, PA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	100	(814) 368-5648
Bradford Manor Nursing And Rehab	Bradford, PA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	115	(814) 362-6090
Absolut Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation At A	Allegany, NY	12 mi	5 of 5	37	(716) 373-2238
The Pines Healthcare & Rehabilitation Centers Olea	Olean, NY	12 mi	4 of 5	120	(716) 373-1910
Salamanca Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Salamanca, NY	14 mi	4 of 5	120	(716) 945-1800

Home health agencies serving Bradford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 781-1415
Upmc Home Healthcare	Williamsport, PA	98 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 320-7690
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Clearfield, PA	66 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 768-2000
Aveanna Healthcare	Dubois, PA	58 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(855) 427-4234

Straight-line miles from the center of Bradford. 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 Bradford

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 32% of the $3,814 monthly median income of Bradford 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.

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 Bradford: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bradford?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pavilion At Brmc, The in Bradford (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc in Bradford (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bradford Manor Nursing And Rehab in Bradford (2.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Bradford?

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 32% of the $3,814 monthly median income of Bradford 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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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 Bradford, PA