Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Difficult Run, VA
Hands-on personal care at home from a certified nursing assistant, for families who want state-certified training. Post what you need in Difficult Run for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Nursing Assistants in Difficult Run, VA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Difficult Run are Fair Oaks Health & Rehabilitation in Fairfax (2.9 mi), Dulles Health & Rehab Center in Herndon (4.0 mi), Fairfax Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Fairfax (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 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).
Difficult Run has about 114 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Difficult Run compared with Fairfax County and Virginia
| Census figure | Difficult Run | Fairfax County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 15% | 24% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 6.3% | 22% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $185,536 | $119,967 | — |
Older residents in towns around Difficult Run
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakton, VA | 2.6 mi | 5,978 | 691 |
| Franklin Farm, VA | 2.7 mi | 2,975 | 133 |
| Navy, VA | 2.7 mi | 378 | 13 |
| Fair Oaks, VA | 2.9 mi | 3,631 | 342 |
| Reston, VA | 3.0 mi | 10,441 | 1,090 |
| Greenbriar, VA | 3.8 mi | 1,286 | 163 |
Nursing homes near Difficult Run
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Health & Rehabilitation | Fairfax, VA | 2.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 155 | (703) 352-7172 |
| Dulles Health & Rehab Center | Herndon, VA | 4.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 166 | (703) 934-5000 |
| Fairfax Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Fairfax, VA | 4.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 200 | (703) 273-7705 |
| The Boulevard Post Acute | Fairfax, VA | 5.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 81 | (703) 385-0555 |
| August Healthcare At Iliff | Dunn Loring, VA | 6.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 130 | (703) 560-1000 |
| Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center | Sterling, VA | 8.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 150 | (703) 834-5800 |
Home health agencies serving Difficult Run
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Star Home Health Care | Chantilly, VA | 5.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (703) 661-4555 |
| Sunshine Home Healthcare, LLC | Alexandria, VA | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (301) 266-0738 |
| Pathwell Home Health & Hospice | Reston, VA | 1.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (540) 450-8680 |
| Revival Homecare Agency | Annandale, VA | 8.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (703) 341-6670 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Difficult Run. 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 Difficult Run
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 8% of the $15,461 monthly median income of Difficult Run 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Difficult Run: common questions
What nursing homes are near Difficult Run?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fair Oaks Health & Rehabilitation in Fairfax (2.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Dulles Health & Rehab Center in Herndon (4.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Fairfax Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Fairfax (4.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Difficult Run?
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 8% of the $15,461 monthly median income of Difficult Run 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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