CNA Home Care in Harrisonburg, VA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Harrisonburg, VA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

746

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 Harrisonburg are Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community in Harrisonburg (0.4 mi), Blue Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing in Harrisonburg (0.7 mi), Harrisonburg Hlth & Rehab Cntr in Harrisonburg (1.0 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).

Harrisonburg has about 567 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Harrisonburg compared with Virginia

Census figure	Harrisonburg	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,404	—

Older residents in towns around Harrisonburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Massanetta Springs, VA	3.6 mi	1,621	383
Bridgewater, VA	5.9 mi	1,329	296
Weyers Cave, VA	11 mi	250	20
Grottoes, VA	12 mi	423	25
Broadway, VA	13 mi	870	67
Elkton, VA	14 mi	434	20

Nursing homes near Harrisonburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community	Harrisonburg, VA	0.4 mi	5 of 5	84	(540) 568-8200
Blue Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing	Harrisonburg, VA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	117	(540) 433-2791
Harrisonburg Hlth & Rehab Cntr	Harrisonburg, VA	1.0 mi	1 of 5	180	(540) 433-2623
Vmrc, Complete Living Care	Harrisonburg, VA	3.2 mi	3 of 5	120	(540) 564-3500
Bridgewater Home, Inc.	Bridgewater, VA	6.5 mi	4 of 5	127	(540) 828-2531
Life Care Center Of New Market	New Market, VA	19 mi	5 of 5	118	(540) 740-8041

Home health agencies serving Harrisonburg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sentara Home Care Services	Harrisonburg, VA	0.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 433-4429
Continuum Home Health Care	Charlottesville, VA	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 984-2273
Interim Healthcare - Charlottesville	Charlottesville, VA	34 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 295-5501
Welcome Homecare	Richmond, VA	98 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 745-0054

Straight-line miles from the center of Harrisonburg. 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 Harrisonburg

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 22% of the $5,617 monthly median income of Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Harrisonburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community in Harrisonburg (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Blue Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing in Harrisonburg (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Harrisonburg Hlth & Rehab Cntr in Harrisonburg (1.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Harrisonburg?

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 22% of the $5,617 monthly median income of Harrisonburg 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.

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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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