Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Brentwood, MD
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Nursing Assistants in Brentwood, MD: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Brentwood are Sacred Heart Home Inc in Hyattsville (1.0 mi), Complete Care At Hyattsville in Hyattsville (1.2 mi), The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility in Washington (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 Maryland earn a median $18.29 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Brentwood has about 36 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Brentwood compared with Prince George's County and Maryland
| Census figure | Brentwood | Prince George's County | Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 23% | 29% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 9.8% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 14% | 26% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.4% | 9.4% | 9.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.7% | 9.2% | 8.8% |
Older residents in towns around Brentwood
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier, MD | 0.4 mi | 1,281 | 94 |
| Hyattsville, MD | 1.2 mi | 2,429 | 257 |
| Bladensburg, MD | 1.7 mi | 1,252 | 102 |
| Chillum, MD | 2.0 mi | 4,347 | 510 |
| University Park, MD | 2.0 mi | 593 | 18 |
| Riverdale Park, MD | 2.3 mi | 703 | 85 |
Nursing homes near Brentwood
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Home Inc | Hyattsville, MD | 1.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 44 | (301) 277-6500 |
| Complete Care At Hyattsville | Hyattsville, MD | 1.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 270 | (301) 864-2333 |
| The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility | Washington, DC | 1.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 16 | (202) 832-4400 |
| Crescent Cities Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Riverdale, MD | 1.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 158 | (301) 699-2000 |
| Washington Ctr For Aging Svcs | Washington, DC | 1.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 259 | (202) 541-6080 |
| Ascension Living Carroll Manor | Washington, DC | 2.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 252 | (202) 854-7100 |
Home health agencies serving Brentwood
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americare In Home Nursing | Fort Washington, MD | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 296-9002 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Columbia, MD | 19 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (410) 997-5257 |
| Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice | Silver Spring, MD | 5.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (301) 754-4663 |
| Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. | Silver Spring, MD | 8.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (301) 592-4400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Brentwood. 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 Brentwood
At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
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Nursing Assistants in Brentwood: common questions
What nursing homes are near Brentwood?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sacred Heart Home Inc in Hyattsville (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Hyattsville in Hyattsville (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility in Washington (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Brentwood?
At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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