Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Chincoteague, VA
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Nursing Assistants in Chincoteague, VA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Chincoteague are Hartley Nursing And Rehab in Pocomoke City (14 mi), Snow Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Snow Hill (16 mi), Shore Health & Rehab Center in Parksley (20 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Virginia earn a median $14.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Chincoteague has about 91 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Chincoteague compared with Accomack County and Virginia
| Census figure | Chincoteague | Accomack County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 22% | 37% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 38% | 26% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 34% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 15% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $56,833 | $49,025 | — |
Older residents in towns around Chincoteague
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocomoke City, MD | 14 mi | 854 | 102 |
| Snow Hill, MD | 16 mi | 434 | 70 |
| Princess Anne, MD | 26 mi | 297 | 0 |
| Berlin, MD | 27 mi | 904 | 206 |
| Fruitland, MD | 30 mi | 729 | 103 |
| West Ocean City, MD | 30 mi | 1,189 | 146 |
Nursing homes near Chincoteague
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley Nursing And Rehab | Pocomoke City, MD | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | 73 | (410) 957-2252 |
| Snow Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Snow Hill, MD | 16 mi | 1 of 5 | 69 | (410) 632-3755 |
| Shore Health & Rehab Center | Parksley, VA | 20 mi | 4 of 5 | 136 | (757) 665-5133 |
Home health agencies serving Chincoteague
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Shore Home Health | Accomac, VA | 24 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (757) 789-5000 |
| Kind Hearts | Oak Hall, VA | 10 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (757) 990-5353 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Chincoteague. 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 Chincoteague
At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,736 monthly median income of Chincoteague households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.
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.
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Nursing Assistants in Chincoteague: common questions
What nursing homes are near Chincoteague?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hartley Nursing And Rehab in Pocomoke City (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Snow Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Snow Hill (16 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Shore Health & Rehab Center in Parksley (20 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Chincoteague?
At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,736 monthly median income of Chincoteague households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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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