CNA Home Care in Indiana, PA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Indiana, PA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

571

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$14.14

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

$7.25

Pennsylvania minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Indiana are Communities At Indian Haven, in Indiana (1.2 mi), Julia Pound Care Center in Indiana (1.9 mi), Beacon Ridge in Indiana (2.2 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).

Indiana has about 244 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Indiana compared with Indiana County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Indiana	Indiana County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	9.2%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	7.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,292	$47,369	—

Older residents in towns around Indiana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Blairsville, PA	14 mi	711	17
Nanty-Glo, PA	20 mi	686	95
Northern Cambria, PA	20 mi	580	25
Derry, PA	21 mi	639	63
Vandergrift, PA	22 mi	699	42
Ford City, PA	22 mi	707	118

Nursing homes near Indiana

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Communities At Indian Haven,	Indiana, PA	1.2 mi	3 of 5	108	(724) 465-3900
Julia Pound Care Center	Indiana, PA	1.9 mi	3 of 5	96	(724) 464-1600
Beacon Ridge	Indiana, PA	2.2 mi	1 of 5	118	(724) 349-5300
Scenery Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Indiana, PA	3.3 mi	3 of 5	56	(724) 463-8705
Embassy Of Hillsdale Park	Hillsdale, PA	17 mi	2 of 5	74	(814) 743-6613
Kittanning Health & Rehab Center	Kittanning, PA	20 mi	2 of 5	119	(724) 545-2273

Home health agencies serving Indiana

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Visiting Nurse Association Of Indiana County	Indiana, PA	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 463-6340
Penn Home Health, Inc	Indiana, PA	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 465-0440
Conemaugh Home Health	Johnstown, PA	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 534-7500

Straight-line miles from the center of Indiana. 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 Indiana

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 31% of the $3,941 monthly median income of Indiana 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.

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 Indiana: common questions

What nursing homes are near Indiana?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Communities At Indian Haven, in Indiana (1.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Julia Pound Care Center in Indiana (1.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Beacon Ridge in Indiana (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Indiana?

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 31% of the $3,941 monthly median income of Indiana 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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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 Indiana, PA