Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Erie, PA
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Nursing Assistants in Erie, PA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Erie are Lecom At Village Square, LLC in Erie (0.3 mi), Sarah Reed Senior Living in Erie (0.4 mi), Nightingale Nursing And Rehab Center in Erie (0.7 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).
Erie has about 1,876 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Erie compared with Erie County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Erie | Erie County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 38% | 33% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 43% | 33% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 10% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 17% | 9.9% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $37,676 | $47,768 | — |
Older residents in towns around Erie
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesleyville, PA | 3.4 mi | 498 | 86 |
| Lawrence Park, PA | 3.5 mi | 585 | 64 |
| Northwest Harborcreek, PA | 4.6 mi | 2,354 | 305 |
| Fairview, PA | 11 mi | 749 | 81 |
| North East, PA | 14 mi | 782 | 79 |
| Girard, PA | 15 mi | 545 | 55 |
Nursing homes near Erie
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecom At Village Square, LLC | Erie, PA | 0.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 110 | (814) 452-3271 |
| Sarah Reed Senior Living | Erie, PA | 0.4 mi | 5 of 5 | 106 | (814) 878-2600 |
| Nightingale Nursing And Rehab Center | Erie, PA | 0.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 139 | (814) 459-0621 |
| Pennsylvania Soldiers And Sailors Home | Erie, PA | 1.4 mi | 5 of 5 | 107 | (814) 871-4531 |
| Lecom At Elmwood Gardens, LLC | Erie, PA | 1.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 51 | (814) 864-4802 |
| Greenfield Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Erie, PA | 2.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 133 | (814) 864-0671 |
Home health agencies serving Erie
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vna Alliance | Meadville, PA | 34 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (814) 333-7000 |
| Upmc Home Healthcare | Erie, PA | 1.2 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (814) 877-6120 |
| Interim Healthcare Of Erie | Erie, PA | 4.1 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (814) 836-8836 |
| Interim Health Care Of Akron/Canton, Inc | Fairlawn, OH | 104 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (330) 836-5571 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Erie. 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 Erie
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, which is 39% of the $3,140 monthly median income of Erie households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Erie: common questions
What nursing homes are near Erie?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lecom At Village Square, LLC in Erie (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Sarah Reed Senior Living in Erie (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Nightingale Nursing And Rehab Center in Erie (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Erie?
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, which is 39% of the $3,140 monthly median income of Erie households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.
More senior care near Erie
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Wesleyville, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Lawrence Park, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Northwest Harborcreek, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Fairview, PA
- Nursing Assistants in North East, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Girard, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Lake City, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Edinboro, PA
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- Nursing Assistants in Corry, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Conneaut, OH
- Nursing Assistants in Westfield, NY
- Nursing Assistants in Meadville, PA
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Other care in Erie
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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