CNA Home Care in Conover, NC: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Conover, NC: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

742

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$15.02

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

$7.25

North Carolina minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Conover are Conover Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Conover (1.2 mi), The Greens At Hickory in Hickory (4.7 mi), Abernathy Laurels in Newton (5.2 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).

Conover has about 203 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Conover compared with Catawba County and North Carolina

Census figure	Conover	Catawba County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	33%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.5%	11%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	5.2%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,247	$48,859	—

Older residents in towns around Conover

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Newton, NC	3.8 mi	2,733	552
St. Stephens, NC	4.6 mi	1,924	181
Hickory, NC	6.0 mi	7,564	868
Bethlehem, NC	8.5 mi	1,145	74
Maiden, NC	8.6 mi	598	0
Mountain View, NC	8.8 mi	816	58

Nursing homes near Conover

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Conover Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Conover, NC	1.2 mi	5 of 5	90	(828) 695-8282
The Greens At Hickory	Hickory, NC	4.7 mi	2 of 5	150	(828) 322-3343
Abernathy Laurels	Newton, NC	5.2 mi	5 of 5	174	(828) 464-8260
Trinity Village	Hickory, NC	6.6 mi	5 of 5	104	(828) 328-2006
The Greens At Viewmont	Hickory, NC	7.4 mi	2 of 5	104	(828) 328-5646
Trinity Ridge	Hickory, NC	8.2 mi	5 of 5	120	(828) 322-6995

Home health agencies serving Conover

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hickory, NC	8.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 814-2077
Centerwell Home Health	Hickory, NC	8.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(828) 270-3990
Adoration Home Health	Lenoir, NC	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Salisbury, NC	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 633-7213

Straight-line miles from the center of Conover. 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 Conover

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 32% of the $4,021 monthly median income of Conover 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.

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 Conover: common questions

What nursing homes are near Conover?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Conover Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Conover (1.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Greens At Hickory in Hickory (4.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Abernathy Laurels in Newton (5.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Conover?

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 32% of the $4,021 monthly median income of Conover 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.

More near Conover

More senior care near Conover

Nursing Assistants in nearby cities

Other care in Conover

More for Conover families

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 Conover, NC