CNA Home Care in Canton, NY: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Canton, NY: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

242

certified beds in the 2 nearest nursing homes

$19.05

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

$17.00

Canton compared with St. Lawrence County and New York

Census figure	Canton	St. Lawrence County	New York
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	36%	32%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	32%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	13%	13%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	10%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,438	$47,107	—

Older residents in towns around Canton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Potsdam, NY	10 mi	845	292
Ogdensburg, NY	16 mi	1,561	261
Gouverneur, NY	23 mi	836	41
Massena, NY	26 mi	2,091	320
Akwesasne, NY	35 mi	685	23
Tupper Lake, NY	43 mi	746	16

Nursing homes near Canton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
United Helpers Canton Nursing Home	Canton, NY	0.9 mi	3 of 5	160	(315) 386-4541
St Josephs Home	Ogdensburg, NY	16 mi	5 of 5	82	(315) 393-3780

Home health agencies serving Canton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Northern Lights Home Health Care	Ogdensberg, NY	0.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(315) 714-3135
Hcr / Hcr Home Care Chha (Plattsburgh)	Plattsburgh, NY	85 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(518) 310-0900
Health Services Of Northern New York Inc Chha	Potsdam, NY	11 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(315) 265-4065

Straight-line miles from the center of Canton. 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 Canton

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,703 monthly median income of Canton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Canton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Canton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are United Helpers Canton Nursing Home in Canton (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); St Josephs Home in Ogdensburg (16 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Canton?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,703 monthly median income of Canton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 Canton, NY