CNA Home Care in Grafton, WV: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Grafton, WV: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

399

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$13.47

median hourly wage of home care aides in West Virginia (BLS, May 2025)

$8.75

West Virginia minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Grafton are Taylor Healthcare Center in Grafton (0.4 mi), Rosewood Center in Grafton (1.1 mi), Maplewood Healthcare Center in Bridgeport (11 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in West Virginia earn a median $13.47 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Grafton has about 159 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Grafton compared with Taylor County and West Virginia

Census figure	Grafton	Taylor County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	40%	39%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	8.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	21%	9.0%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,400	$40,952	—

Older residents in towns around Grafton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pleasant Valley, WV	11 mi	607	66
Fairmont, WV	12 mi	2,918	358
Bridgeport, WV	12 mi	2,173	320
Philippi, WV	13 mi	693	98
Clarksburg, WV	19 mi	2,672	337
Brookhaven, WV	20 mi	947	104

Nursing homes near Grafton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Taylor Healthcare Center	Grafton, WV	0.4 mi	5 of 5	60	(304) 265-0008
Rosewood Center	Grafton, WV	1.1 mi	2 of 5	69	(304) 265-0095
Maplewood Healthcare Center	Bridgeport, WV	11 mi	4 of 5	77	(304) 842-4135
Fairmont Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center LLC	Fairmont, WV	11 mi	1 of 5	120	(304) 363-5633
Majestic Care Of Manchin	Fairmont, WV	12 mi	4 of 5	41	(304) 363-2500
United Transitional Care Center	Bridgeport, WV	12 mi	5 of 5	32	(681) 342-5174

Home health agencies serving Grafton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(681) 342-3252
Care Partners Home Health	Westover, WV	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 285-5500
Preston Memorial Homecare	Kingwood, WV	19 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 329-3565

Straight-line miles from the center of Grafton. 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 Grafton

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,200 monthly median income of Grafton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.

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 Grafton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Grafton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Taylor Healthcare Center in Grafton (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Rosewood Center in Grafton (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Maplewood Healthcare Center in Bridgeport (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Grafton?

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,200 monthly median income of Grafton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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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