CNA Home Care in Independence, OH: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Independence, OH: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

750

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$16.57

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

$11.00

Ohio minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Independence are Jennings Hall in Garfield Heights (2.8 mi), Seven Hills Health & Rehab Center in Seven Hills (3.0 mi), Broadview Multi Care Center in Parma (3.8 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Ohio earn a median $16.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Independence has about 189 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Independence compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	Independence	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	25%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.6%	12%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	12%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,563	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around Independence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Seven Hills, OH	2.2 mi	3,004	515
Garfield Heights, OH	3.0 mi	4,726	588
Maple Heights, OH	4.2 mi	3,825	428
Broadview Heights, OH	4.9 mi	4,103	408
Parma, OH	4.9 mi	15,795	1,682
Brecksville, OH	5.1 mi	3,490	436

Nursing homes near Independence

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jennings Hall	Garfield Heights, OH	2.8 mi	3 of 5	156	(216) 581-2900
Seven Hills Health & Rehab Center	Seven Hills, OH	3.0 mi	2 of 5	80	(216) 487-7557
Broadview Multi Care Center	Parma, OH	3.8 mi	3 of 5	200	(216) 749-4010
Parma Care Center	Parma, OH	3.8 mi	3 of 5	104	(216) 661-6800
Oaks Of Brecksville	Brecksville, OH	3.9 mi	4 of 5	80	(440) 546-0643
SNF-The Villa At Marymount	Garfield Heights, OH	4.0 mi	2 of 5	130	(216) 332-1100

Home health agencies serving Independence

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	9.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Eliza Jennings At Home	Olmsted Township, OH	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 235-8489
Residence Home Care LLC	North Olmsted, OH	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 262-5952
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714

Straight-line miles from the center of Independence. 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 Independence

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $7,714 monthly median income of Independence households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Independence: common questions

What nursing homes are near Independence?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Jennings Hall in Garfield Heights (2.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Seven Hills Health & Rehab Center in Seven Hills (3.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Broadview Multi Care Center in Parma (3.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Independence?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $7,714 monthly median income of Independence households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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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