Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Brices Creek, NC
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Nursing Assistants in Brices Creek, NC: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Brices Creek are Riverpoint Crest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in New Bern (4.2 mi), Pruitthealth-Trent in New Bern (5.3 mi), Pruitthealth-Neuse in New Bern (5.4 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).
Brices Creek has about 194 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Brices Creek compared with Craven County and North Carolina
| Census figure | Brices Creek | Craven County | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 5.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 29% | 21% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 12% | 28% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.7% | 9.7% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $51,641 | $54,077 | — |
Older residents in towns around Brices Creek
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Woods, NC | 3.2 mi | 1,424 | 122 |
| New Bern, NC | 4.2 mi | 8,036 | 756 |
| River Bend, NC | 4.4 mi | 941 | 82 |
| James City, NC | 4.8 mi | 1,302 | 129 |
| Fairfield Harbour, NC | 7.3 mi | 1,270 | 126 |
| Neuse Forest, NC | 9.2 mi | 500 | 0 |
Nursing homes near Brices Creek
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverpoint Crest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | New Bern, NC | 4.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 105 | (252) 637-4730 |
| Pruitthealth-Trent | New Bern, NC | 5.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 116 | (252) 638-6001 |
| Pruitthealth-Neuse | New Bern, NC | 5.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 110 | (252) 634-2560 |
| Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | New Bern, NC | 7.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 60 | (252) 638-1818 |
| Brook Stone Living Center | Pollocksville, NC | 8.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 80 | (252) 224-0112 |
| Cherry Point Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Havelock, NC | 16 mi | 2 of 5 | 70 | (252) 444-4631 |
Home health agencies serving Brices Creek
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Pollocksville, NC | 8.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Well Care Home Health Of The Triad Inc | Advance, NC | 201 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (336) 753-6200 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Snow Hill, NC | 45 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (910) 332-2346 |
| 3HC | Goldsboro, NC | 53 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Straight-line miles from the center of Brices Creek. 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 Brices Creek
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 30% of the $4,303 monthly median income of Brices Creek 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.
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 Brices Creek: common questions
What nursing homes are near Brices Creek?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Riverpoint Crest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in New Bern (4.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth-Trent in New Bern (5.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth-Neuse in New Bern (5.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Brices Creek?
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 30% of the $4,303 monthly median income of Brices Creek 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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