Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Forest City, NC
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Nursing Assistants in Forest City, NC: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Forest City are Fair Haven Of Forest City, LLC in Forest City (2.6 mi), Fair Haven Home Inc in Bostic (3.6 mi), Willow Ridge Of NC in Rutherfordton (5.9 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in North Carolina earn a median $15.02 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Forest City has about 77 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Forest City compared with Rutherford County and North Carolina
| Census figure | Forest City | Rutherford County | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 48% | 42% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 22% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 46% | 34% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 20% | 13% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.7% | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $28,443 | $40,364 | — |
Older residents in towns around Forest City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spindale, NC | 3.4 mi | 862 | 50 |
| Rutherfordton, NC | 5.5 mi | 978 | 71 |
| Boiling Springs, NC | 13 mi | 431 | 29 |
| Shelby, NC | 19 mi | 4,572 | 506 |
| Boiling Springs, SC | 21 mi | 1,477 | 159 |
| Landrum, SC | 21 mi | 656 | 134 |
Nursing homes near Forest City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Haven Of Forest City, LLC | Forest City, NC | 2.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 100 | (828) 245-2852 |
| Fair Haven Home Inc | Bostic, NC | 3.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 30 | (828) 245-9095 |
| Willow Ridge Of NC | Rutherfordton, NC | 5.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 150 | (828) 286-7200 |
| Hilltop Health And Rehabilitation | Rutherfordton, NC | 6.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 80 | (828) 286-9001 |
| Oak Grove Healthcare | Rutherfordton, NC | 6.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 60 | (828) 287-7655 |
| White Oak Manor-Shelby | Shelby, NC | 19 mi | 2 of 5 | 160 | (704) 482-7326 |
Home health agencies serving Forest City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Shelby, NC | 18 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Amedisys Home Health Care | Gastonia, NC | 42 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (704) 867-1141 |
| Bayada Home Health Care Inc | Gastonia, NC | 42 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (704) 864-1131 |
| Adoration Home Health | Gastonia, NC | 42 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (704) 864-1032 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Forest City. 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 Forest City
At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,370 monthly median income of Forest City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 Forest City: common questions
What nursing homes are near Forest City?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fair Haven Of Forest City, LLC in Forest City (2.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Fair Haven Home Inc in Bostic (3.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Willow Ridge Of NC in Rutherfordton (5.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Forest City?
At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,370 monthly median income of Forest City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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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Other care in Forest City
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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