Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Fair Oaks, VA
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Nursing Assistants in Fair Oaks, VA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Fair Oaks are Fair Oaks Health & Rehabilitation in Fairfax (1.3 mi), Fairfax Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Fairfax (2.5 mi), The Boulevard Post Acute in Fairfax (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 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).
Fair Oaks has about 342 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Fair Oaks compared with Fairfax County and Virginia
| Census figure | Fair Oaks | Fairfax County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 27% | 24% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 10% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 22% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.3% | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.9% | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $79,750 | $119,967 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fair Oaks
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Lakes, VA | 1.9 mi | 1,254 | 92 |
| Greenbriar, VA | 2.3 mi | 1,286 | 163 |
| Braddock, VA | 2.3 mi | 1,345 | 355 |
| Navy, VA | 2.5 mi | 378 | 13 |
| Difficult Run, VA | 2.9 mi | 1,806 | 114 |
| Fairfax, VA | 3.2 mi | 3,518 | 451 |
Nursing homes near Fair Oaks
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Health & Rehabilitation | Fairfax, VA | 1.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 155 | (703) 352-7172 |
| Fairfax Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Fairfax, VA | 2.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 200 | (703) 273-7705 |
| The Boulevard Post Acute | Fairfax, VA | 5.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 81 | (703) 385-0555 |
| Dulles Health & Rehab Center | Herndon, VA | 5.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 166 | (703) 934-5000 |
| Burke Health & Rehabilitation Center | Burke, VA | 7.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (703) 425-9765 |
| August Healthcare At Iliff | Dunn Loring, VA | 7.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 130 | (703) 560-1000 |
Home health agencies serving Fair Oaks
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Star Home Health Care | Chantilly, VA | 5.0 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 | 4.6 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 | 8.1 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 Fair Oaks. 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 Fair Oaks
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 19% of the $6,646 monthly median income of Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks: common questions
What nursing homes are near Fair Oaks?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fair Oaks Health & Rehabilitation in Fairfax (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Fairfax Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Fairfax (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Boulevard Post Acute in Fairfax (5.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Fair Oaks?
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 19% of the $6,646 monthly median income of Fair Oaks 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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