CNA Home Care in Cornelius, NC: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Cornelius, NC: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

735

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 Cornelius are Autumn Care Of Cornelius in Cornelius (1.7 mi), Lakeside Health & Rehab Center in Huntersville (3.8 mi), Huntersville Health & Rehabilitation Center in Huntersville (5.0 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).

Cornelius has about 373 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Cornelius compared with Mecklenburg County and North Carolina

Census figure	Cornelius	Mecklenburg County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	29%	33%
Residents 65 or older	20%	12%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	9.4%	11%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	5.8%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,364	$60,344	—

Older residents in towns around Cornelius

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Davidson, NC	3.4 mi	2,457	224
Huntersville, NC	4.6 mi	8,665	891
Lake Norman of Iredell, NC	5.6 mi	2,276	200
Westport, NC	5.6 mi	1,256	121
Lowesville, NC	7.7 mi	779	203
Mooresville, NC	8.2 mi	6,649	692

Nursing homes near Cornelius

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Care Of Cornelius	Cornelius, NC	1.7 mi	2 of 5	102	(704) 997-2970
Lakeside Health & Rehab Center	Huntersville, NC	3.8 mi	4 of 5	114	(704) 897-2700
Huntersville Health & Rehabilitation Center	Huntersville, NC	5.0 mi	3 of 5	90	(704) 912-2222
Ignite Medical Resort Huntersville	Huntersville, NC	6.0 mi	3 of 5	168	(704) 863-1000
Glenwood Health & Rehabilitation	Mooresville, NC	7.9 mi	1 of 5	130	(704) 664-7494
Crestview Health & Rehabilitation	Mooresville, NC	8.6 mi	1 of 5	131	(704) 800-0570

Home health agencies serving Cornelius

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Healthcare Of The Triad Inc.	Charlotte, NC	22 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	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 622-5491
Adoration Home Health	Concord, NC	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Amedisys Home Health Care	Gastonia, NC	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 867-1141

Straight-line miles from the center of Cornelius. 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 Cornelius

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 19% of the $6,864 monthly median income of Cornelius 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 Cornelius: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cornelius?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Autumn Care Of Cornelius in Cornelius (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lakeside Health & Rehab Center in Huntersville (3.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Huntersville Health & Rehabilitation Center in Huntersville (5.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Cornelius?

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 19% of the $6,864 monthly median income of Cornelius 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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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 Cornelius, NC