Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Chester, PA
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Nursing Assistants in Chester, PA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Chester are Belvedere Center, Genesis Healthcare, The in Chester (1.7 mi), Wallingford Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Cen in Wallingford (3.6 mi), Aventura At Prospect in Prospect Park (4.3 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Pennsylvania earn a median $14.14 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Chester has about 393 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Chester compared with Delaware County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Chester | Delaware County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 30% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 17% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 49% | 29% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 18% | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 29% | 9.6% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $32,097 | $66,651 | — |
Older residents in towns around Chester
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upland, PA | 0.8 mi | 574 | 23 |
| Eddystone, PA | 2.0 mi | 345 | 17 |
| Brookhaven, PA | 2.0 mi | 1,713 | 253 |
| Woodlyn, PA | 2.6 mi | 1,620 | 49 |
| Village Green-Green Ridge, PA | 3.1 mi | 1,918 | 65 |
| Linwood, PA | 3.2 mi | 142 | 0 |
Nursing homes near Chester
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Center, Genesis Healthcare, The | Chester, PA | 1.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 150 | (610) 872-5373 |
| Wallingford Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Cen | Wallingford, PA | 3.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 193 | (610) 565-3232 |
| Aventura At Prospect | Prospect Park, PA | 4.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 180 | (610) 586-6262 |
| Naamans Creek Country Manor | Boothwyn, PA | 4.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 90 | (610) 558-7840 |
| Monticello House | Media, PA | 4.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 86 | (610) 857-6358 |
| Sterling Health Care And Rehab Center | Media, PA | 5.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 164 | (610) 566-1400 |
Home health agencies serving Chester
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revolutionary Home Health Inc. | Oreland, PA | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (215) 600-3360 |
| Baci Home Health Care LLC | Dresher, PA | 23 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (215) 367-5611 |
| Main Line Health Home Care & Hospice - Home Health | Radnor, PA | 15 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (888) 533-3999 |
| Keystonecare Home Health, LLC | Wyndmoor, PA | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (215) 836-2440 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Chester. 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 Chester
At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $2,675 monthly median income of Chester households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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 Chester: common questions
What nursing homes are near Chester?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Belvedere Center, Genesis Healthcare, The in Chester (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Wallingford Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Cen in Wallingford (3.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Aventura At Prospect in Prospect Park (4.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Chester?
At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $2,675 monthly median income of Chester households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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.
More senior care near Chester
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Upland, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Eddystone, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Brookhaven, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Woodlyn, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Village Green-Green Ridge, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Linwood, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Ridley Park, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Boothwyn, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Folsom, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Swarthmore, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Prospect Park, PA
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Other care in Chester
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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