Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Hershey, PA
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Nursing Assistants in Hershey, PA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Hershey are Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Campbelltown in Palmyra (3.0 mi), Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Palmyra in Palmyra (3.2 mi), Lebanon Valley Brethren Home in Palmyra (3.9 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Pennsylvania earn a median $14.14 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Hershey has about 669 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Hershey compared with Dauphin County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Hershey | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 32% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 18% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 34% | 29% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 12% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% | 9.4% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $61,174 | $59,435 | — |
Older residents in towns around Hershey
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbelltown, PA | 3.2 mi | 861 | 234 |
| Palmyra, PA | 3.3 mi | 1,333 | 159 |
| Hummelstown, PA | 3.8 mi | 692 | 136 |
| Skyline View, PA | 5.8 mi | 1,854 | 39 |
| Rutherford, PA | 6.5 mi | 799 | 24 |
| Middletown, PA | 7.1 mi | 1,494 | 236 |
Nursing homes near Hershey
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Campbelltown | Palmyra, PA | 3.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 53 | (717) 838-2231 |
| Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Palmyra | Palmyra, PA | 3.2 mi | not rated | 39 | (717) 838-3011 |
| Lebanon Valley Brethren Home | Palmyra, PA | 3.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 88 | (717) 838-5406 |
| Oak Hill Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing | Middletown, PA | 6.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 136 | (717) 944-0451 |
| Courtyard Gardens Nursing And Rehab Ctr | Middletown, PA | 8.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 102 | (717) 944-3351 |
| Lebanon Valley Home The | Annville, PA | 8.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 55 | (717) 867-4467 |
Home health agencies serving Hershey
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellspan Vna Home Care | York, PA | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (717) 812-4433 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Lancaster, PA | 23 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (717) 291-5943 |
| Homeland Homehealth | Harrisburg, PA | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (717) 412-0166 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Lancaster, PA | 26 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (717) 291-8396 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Hershey. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What CNAs costs in Hershey
At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,098 monthly median income of Hershey households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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.
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.
Nursing Assistants in Hershey: common questions
What nursing homes are near Hershey?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Campbelltown in Palmyra (3.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Palmyra in Palmyra (3.2 mi, not rated overall); Lebanon Valley Brethren Home in Palmyra (3.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Hershey?
At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,098 monthly median income of Hershey households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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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Other care in Hershey
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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