Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Charlotte, NC
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Nursing Assistants in Charlotte, NC: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Charlotte are Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center-Snu in Charlotte (0.4 mi), Pelican Health At Charlotte in Charlotte (1.1 mi), Peak Resources - Charlotte in Charlotte (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 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).
Charlotte has about 10,021 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Charlotte compared with Mecklenburg County and North Carolina
| Census figure | Charlotte | Mecklenburg County | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 29% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 12% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 28% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 9.4% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $56,690 | $60,344 | — |
Older residents in towns around Charlotte
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineville, NC | 8.7 mi | 1,410 | 441 |
| Matthews, NC | 9.2 mi | 6,264 | 1,002 |
| Mint Hill, NC | 10 mi | 5,523 | 635 |
| Stallings, NC | 12 mi | 2,652 | 224 |
| Belmont, NC | 12 mi | 2,688 | 170 |
| Mount Holly, NC | 12 mi | 2,104 | 208 |
Nursing homes near Charlotte
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center-Snu | Charlotte, NC | 0.4 mi | 5 of 5 | 12 | (704) 384-4000 |
| Pelican Health At Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | 1.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (704) 333-5165 |
| Peak Resources - Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | 2.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 142 | (704) 749-1100 |
| White Oak Manor - Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | 3.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 180 | (704) 365-2620 |
| Pelican Health Randolph LLC | Charlotte, NC | 3.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 100 | (704) 364-8363 |
| Pine Crest Health & Rehabilitation | Charlotte, NC | 3.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 100 | (704) 519-2400 |
Home health agencies serving Charlotte
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interim Healthcare Of The Triad Inc. | Charlotte, NC | 3.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (252) 206-7208 |
| Well Care Home Health Of The Piedmont | Charlotte, NC | 5.5 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (910) 622-5491 |
| Adoration Home Health | Charlotte, NC | 8.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Adoration Home Health | Concord, NC | 20 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Straight-line miles from the center of Charlotte. 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 Charlotte
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 28% of the $4,724 monthly median income of Charlotte 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 Charlotte: common questions
What nursing homes are near Charlotte?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center-Snu in Charlotte (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pelican Health At Charlotte in Charlotte (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Peak Resources - Charlotte in Charlotte (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Charlotte?
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 28% of the $4,724 monthly median income of Charlotte 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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Pineville, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Matthews, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Mint Hill, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Stallings, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Belmont, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Mount Holly, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Harrisburg, NC
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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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