George Mason, Virginia

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in George Mason, VA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
843
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 George Mason are Fairfax Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Fairfax (1.4 mi), The Boulevard Post Acute in Fairfax (3.1 mi), Burke Health & Rehabilitation Center in Burke (3.5 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).

George Mason has about 50 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

George Mason compared with Fairfax County and Virginia

Census figureGeorge MasonFairfax CountyVirginia
Residents 85 or older0.5%1.6%1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability13%24%31%
Residents 65 or older6.3%15%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone19%22%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.1%5.2%8.8%
Households with no vehicle4.6%4.8%6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$113,309$119,967—

Older residents in towns around George Mason

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Kings Park West, VA1.2 mi2,230260
Fairfax, VA1.5 mi3,518451
Long Branch, VA1.7 mi1,668135
Burke Centre, VA2.8 mi2,909170
Mantua, VA2.8 mi1,088151
Braddock, VA2.8 mi1,345355

Nursing homes near George Mason

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Fairfax Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterFairfax, VA1.4 mi2 of 5200(703) 273-7705
The Boulevard Post AcuteFairfax, VA3.1 mi3 of 581(703) 385-0555
Burke Health & Rehabilitation CenterBurke, VA3.5 mi4 of 5120(703) 425-9765
Fair Oaks Health & RehabilitationFairfax, VA5.0 mi1 of 5155(703) 352-7172
August Healthcare At IliffDunn Loring, VA6.0 mi3 of 5130(703) 560-1000
August Healthcare At LeewoodAnnandale, VA6.2 mi2 of 5157(703) 256-9770

Straight-line miles from the center of George Mason. 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 George Mason

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 13% of the $9,442 monthly median income of George Mason 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 George Mason: common questions

What nursing homes are near George Mason?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fairfax Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Fairfax (1.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Boulevard Post Acute in Fairfax (3.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Burke Health & Rehabilitation Center in Burke (3.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in George Mason?

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 13% of the $9,442 monthly median income of George Mason 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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