CNA Home Care in Harrisburg, NC: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Harrisburg, NC: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

645

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$15.02

median hourly wage of home care aides in North Carolina (BLS, May 2025)

$7.25

North Carolina minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Harrisburg are Pruitthealth-Town Center in Harrisburg (1.5 mi), University Place Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Charlotte (5.9 mi), Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Mint Hill (6.5 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).

Harrisburg has about 179 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Harrisburg compared with Cabarrus County and North Carolina

Census figure	Harrisburg	Cabarrus County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	21%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	9.2%	11%
Households with no vehicle	0.2%	4.0%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,940	$58,215	—

Older residents in towns around Harrisburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Concord, NC	5.9 mi	13,011	1,449
Midland, NC	7.7 mi	519	46
Mint Hill, NC	8.9 mi	5,523	635
Kannapolis, NC	12 mi	8,403	571
Locust, NC	12 mi	1,133	111
Charlotte, NC	12 mi	99,482	10,021

Nursing homes near Harrisburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth-Town Center	Harrisburg, NC	1.5 mi	3 of 5	70	(704) 455-5553
University Place Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Charlotte, NC	5.9 mi	1 of 5	207	(704) 549-0807
Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Mint Hill, NC	6.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(704) 545-2377
The Gardens Of Taylor Glen Retirement Community	Concord, NC	7.2 mi	4 of 5	8	(704) 788-6510
Crown Haven Health And Rehabilitation	Charlotte, NC	7.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(704) 598-5136
Rockwell Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Charlotte, NC	8.6 mi	not rated	120	(704) 598-4480

Home health agencies serving Harrisburg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Healthcare Of The Triad Inc.	Charlotte, NC	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 206-7208
Adoration Home Health	Concord, NC	7.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Well Care Home Health Of The Piedmont	Charlotte, NC	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 622-5491
Amedisys Home Health Care	Gastonia, NC	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 867-1141

Straight-line miles from the center of Harrisburg. 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 Harrisburg

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 21% of the $6,078 monthly median income of Harrisburg 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.

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 Harrisburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Harrisburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pruitthealth-Town Center in Harrisburg (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); University Place Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Charlotte (5.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Mint Hill (6.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Harrisburg?

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 21% of the $6,078 monthly median income of Harrisburg 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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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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Harrisburg, NC