Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Emerald Lakes, PA
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Nursing Assistants in Emerald Lakes, PA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Emerald Lakes are Brookmont Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Effort (11 mi), Whitestone Care Center in Stroudsburg (11 mi), Stroudsburg Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitationllc in Stroudsburg (11 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Pennsylvania earn a median $14.14 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Emerald Lakes has about 21 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Emerald Lakes compared with Monroe County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Emerald Lakes | Monroe County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 47% | 33% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 5.4% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 22% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.1% | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% | 5.5% | 10% |
Older residents in towns around Emerald Lakes
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pocono, PA | 3.9 mi | 819 | 146 |
| Sierra View, PA | 6.5 mi | 900 | 15 |
| Indian Mountain Lake, PA | 7.6 mi | 851 | 102 |
| Sun Valley, PA | 7.7 mi | 459 | 0 |
| Penn Estates, PA | 9.7 mi | 358 | 0 |
| Arlington Heights, PA | 12 mi | 1,155 | 143 |
Nursing homes near Emerald Lakes
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookmont Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Effort, PA | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | 119 | (610) 681-4070 |
| Whitestone Care Center | Stroudsburg, PA | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | 90 | (570) 476-1600 |
| Stroudsburg Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitationllc | Stroudsburg, PA | 11 mi | 2 of 5 | 174 | (570) 992-4172 |
| Sapphire Care And Rehab Center | East Stroudsburg, PA | 14 mi | 1 of 5 | 127 | (570) 421-6200 |
| Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Wilkes Barre, PA | 16 mi | 1 of 5 | 180 | (570) 826-1011 |
| Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center | Bangor, PA | 19 mi | 2 of 5 | 119 | (610) 588-6161 |
Home health agencies serving Emerald Lakes
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Home Healthcare And Hospice | Blakely, PA | 28 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 342-3314 |
| Revolutionary Home Health Inc | Eynon, PA | 29 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 383-7502 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Stroudsburg, PA | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 424-7790 |
| Residential Healthcare Of NE Pa, LLC | Moosic, PA | 23 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (888) 923-5842 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Emerald Lakes. 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 Emerald Lakes
At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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.
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 Emerald Lakes: common questions
What nursing homes are near Emerald Lakes?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Brookmont Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Effort (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Whitestone Care Center in Stroudsburg (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Stroudsburg Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitationllc in Stroudsburg (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Emerald Lakes?
At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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