CNA Home Care in Chehalis, WA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Chehalis, WA: the local picture

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

373

certified beds in the 4 nearest nursing homes

$22.95

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

$17.13

Washington minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Chehalis are South Creek Post Acute in Centralia (3.5 mi), Three Rivers Care in Centralia (3.8 mi), Sharon Care Center in Centralia (4.9 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Washington earn a median $22.95 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Chehalis has about 233 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Chehalis compared with Lewis County and Washington

Census figure	Chehalis	Lewis County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.1%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	59%	40%	33%
Residents 65 or older	13%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	10%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	13%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,052	$48,705	—

Older residents in towns around Chehalis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Centralia, WA	4.0 mi	3,901	541
Grand Mound, WA	9.6 mi	543	21
Rochester, WA	12 mi	1,061	118
Tumwater, WA	23 mi	4,204	457
Yelm, WA	25 mi	775	112
Olympia, WA	26 mi	11,040	1,299

Nursing homes near Chehalis

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
South Creek Post Acute	Centralia, WA	3.5 mi	4 of 5	128	(360) 736-9384
Three Rivers Care	Centralia, WA	3.8 mi	5 of 5	83	(360) 754-9792
Sharon Care Center	Centralia, WA	4.9 mi	3 of 5	42	(360) 736-0112
Lacey Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Lacey, WA	24 mi	4 of 5	120	(360) 491-9890

Home health agencies serving Chehalis

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Assured Home Health And Hospice	Centralia, WA	4.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 330-2640
Providence At Home With Compassus, Puget Sound South	Lacey, WA	26 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 459-8311

Straight-line miles from the center of Chehalis. 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 Chehalis

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 74% of the $2,671 monthly median income of Chehalis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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.

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 Chehalis: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chehalis?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are South Creek Post Acute in Centralia (3.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Three Rivers Care in Centralia (3.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Sharon Care Center in Centralia (4.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Chehalis?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 74% of the $2,671 monthly median income of Chehalis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Chehalis, WA