Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Dover, DE
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Nursing Assistants in Dover, DE: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Dover are Center At Eden Hill, LLC in Dover (0.8 mi), Bay Terrace Rehabilitation And Health Center in Dover (1.1 mi), Complete Care At Silver Lake LLC in Dover (1.5 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Delaware earn a median $16.50 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Delaware's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Dover has about 1,018 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Dover compared with Kent County and Delaware
| Census figure | Dover | Kent County | Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 44% | 37% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 18% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 27% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 8.6% | 7.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 6.6% | 6.2% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $46,310 | $58,403 | — |
Older residents in towns around Dover
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Acres, DE | 3.1 mi | 928 | 126 |
| Dover Base Housing, DE | 3.7 mi | 69 | 0 |
| Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE | 4.3 mi | 555 | 26 |
| Camden, DE | 4.6 mi | 925 | 37 |
| Riverview, DE | 9.0 mi | 612 | 75 |
| Clayton, DE | 9.8 mi | 400 | 7 |
Nursing homes near Dover
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center At Eden Hill, LLC | Dover, DE | 0.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 80 | (302) 677-7100 |
| Bay Terrace Rehabilitation And Health Center | Dover, DE | 1.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 85 | (302) 674-0566 |
| Complete Care At Silver Lake LLC | Dover, DE | 1.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (302) 734-5990 |
| Cadia Rehabilitation Capitol | Dover, DE | 1.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (302) 734-1199 |
| Westminster Village Health | Dover, DE | 2.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 75 | (302) 744-3527 |
| Evergreen Post Acute | Smyrna, DE | 7.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 151 | (302) 653-5085 |
Home health agencies serving Dover
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Delaware, LLC | Dover, DE | 4.1 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (302) 678-4764 |
| Aveanna Home Healthcare | Milford, DE | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (302) 514-9597 |
| Bayada Home Health Care At Bayhealth | Dover, DE | 1.4 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (302) 744-7300 |
| Christianacare Homehealth | Camden, DE | 5.8 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (302) 698-4300 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Dover. 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 Dover
At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,859 monthly median income of Dover households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Dover: common questions
What nursing homes are near Dover?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Center At Eden Hill, LLC in Dover (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bay Terrace Rehabilitation And Health Center in Dover (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Silver Lake LLC in Dover (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Dover?
At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,859 monthly median income of Dover households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware's minimum wage is $15.00 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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Highland Acres, DE
- Nursing Assistants in Dover Base Housing, DE
- Nursing Assistants in Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE
- Nursing Assistants in Camden, DE
- Nursing Assistants in Riverview, DE
- Nursing Assistants in Clayton, DE
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Other care in Dover
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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