Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Bright, IN
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Nursing Assistants in Bright, IN: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Bright are Shawneespring Health Care Center in Harrison (4.6 mi), Harrison Trail Health Campus in Harrison (4.6 mi), Shady Nook Care Center in Lawrenceburg (7.3 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Indiana earn a median $16.86 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Bright has about 99 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Bright compared with Dearborn County and Indiana
| Census figure | Bright | Dearborn County | Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.8% | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 27% | 35% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 22% | 19% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 28% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.1% | 7.3% | 9.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7% | 4.1% | 6.2% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $65,819 | $52,401 | — |
Older residents in towns around Bright
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley, IN | 4.0 mi | 691 | 75 |
| Harrison, OH | 4.6 mi | 1,879 | 144 |
| Greendale, IN | 5.6 mi | 752 | 190 |
| Cleves, OH | 7.7 mi | 199 | 18 |
| Lawrenceburg, IN | 8.2 mi | 1,195 | 188 |
| Miami Heights, OH | 8.8 mi | 1,292 | 84 |
Nursing homes near Bright
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawneespring Health Care Center | Harrison, OH | 4.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 140 | (513) 367-7780 |
| Harrison Trail Health Campus | Harrison, OH | 4.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 54 | (513) 845-1465 |
| Shady Nook Care Center | Lawrenceburg, IN | 7.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 94 | (812) 537-0930 |
| Envive Of Lawrenceburg | Lawrenceburg, IN | 7.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 100 | (812) 537-1132 |
| Ridgewood Health Campus | Lawrenceburg, IN | 7.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 71 | (812) 537-5700 |
| Three Rivers Healthcare Center | Cincinnati, OH | 9.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 119 | (513) 941-0787 |
Home health agencies serving Bright
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caring First Home Health LLC | W Harrison, IN | 5.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (812) 576-2600 |
| St Elizabeth Home Care Services | Lawrenceburg, IN | 5.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (812) 537-8192 |
| Personal Touch Home Care Of Indiana Inc | Lawrenceburg, IN | 5.9 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (812) 637-5428 |
| Tendercare Home Health Services Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 80 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (317) 251-0700 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Bright. 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 Bright
At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,485 monthly median income of Bright households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Bright: common questions
What nursing homes are near Bright?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Shawneespring Health Care Center in Harrison (4.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Harrison Trail Health Campus in Harrison (4.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Shady Nook Care Center in Lawrenceburg (7.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Bright?
At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,485 monthly median income of Bright households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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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