Gainesville, Virginia

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Gainesville, VA

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Gainesville, VA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
783
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$14.57
median hourly wage of home care aides in Virginia (BLS, May 2025)
$12.77
Virginia minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Gainesville are Lake Manassas Health & Rehabilitation Center in Gainesville (1.0 mi), Gainesville Health And Rehab Center in Gainesville (2.1 mi), Manassas Health And Rehab Center in Manassas (7.5 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).

Gainesville has about 169 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Gainesville compared with Prince William County and Virginia

Census figureGainesvillePrince William CountyVirginia
Residents 85 or older0.9%0.9%1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability28%29%31%
Residents 65 or older9.6%11%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone21%19%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.0%5.9%8.8%
Households with no vehicle2.9%2.6%6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$95,662$100,973—

Older residents in towns around Gainesville

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Linton Hall, VA4.5 mi3,176326
New Baltimore, VA5.4 mi1,68938
Bull Run, VA6.6 mi9790
Sudley, VA7.7 mi2,208212
Loch Lomond, VA8.7 mi51424
Manassas, VA9.2 mi4,540315

Nursing homes near Gainesville

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Lake Manassas Health & Rehabilitation CenterGainesville, VA1.0 mi3 of 5120(703) 743-3999
Gainesville Health And Rehab CenterGainesville, VA2.1 mi3 of 5120(571) 248-6100
Manassas Health And Rehab CenterManassas, VA7.5 mi3 of 5120(703) 257-9770
Brookside Rehab & Nursing CenterWarrenton, VA9.4 mi1 of 5130(540) 347-4770
Birmingham GreenManassas, VA10 mi5 of 5180(703) 257-0935
Poplar Hill Health And RehabWarrenton, VA11 mi2 of 5113(540) 316-5500

Home health agencies serving Gainesville

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Five Star Home Health CareChantilly, VA12 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(703) 661-4555
Pathwell Home Health & HospiceReston, VA18 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(540) 450-8680
Revival Homecare AgencyAnnandale, VA23 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(703) 341-6670
Healing Home Healthcare IncManassas, VA6.2 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(703) 650-0576

Straight-line miles from the center of Gainesville. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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
Cost

What CNAs costs in Gainesville

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 16% of the $7,972 monthly median income of Gainesville 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.

Before you hire

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.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Gainesville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gainesville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lake Manassas Health & Rehabilitation Center in Gainesville (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Gainesville Health And Rehab Center in Gainesville (2.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Manassas Health And Rehab Center in Manassas (7.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Gainesville?

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 16% of the $7,972 monthly median income of Gainesville 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.

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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