CNA Home Care in Keyser, WV: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Keyser, WV: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

594

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$13.47

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

$8.75

West Virginia minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Keyser are Keyser Healthcare Center in Keyser (0.9 mi), Moran Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Westernport (5.5 mi), Egle Nursing Home in Lonaconing (8.6 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in West Virginia earn a median $13.47 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Keyser has about 14 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Keyser compared with Mineral County and West Virginia

Census figure	Keyser	Mineral County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	39%
Residents 65 or older	23%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	22%	8.7%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,920	$53,327	—

Older residents in towns around Keyser

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cresaptown, MD	13 mi	657	61
Frostburg, MD	15 mi	1,137	131
La Vale, MD	18 mi	1,108	221
Cumberland, MD	19 mi	4,370	806
Moorefield, WV	26 mi	435	33
Kingwood, WV	37 mi	636	66

Nursing homes near Keyser

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Keyser Healthcare Center	Keyser, WV	0.9 mi	2 of 5	122	(304) 788-3415
Moran Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Westernport, MD	5.5 mi	2 of 5	130	(301) 359-3000
Egle Nursing Home	Lonaconing, MD	8.6 mi	1 of 5	66	(301) 463-5451
Complete Care At Dawnview LLC	Fort Ashby, WV	12 mi	4 of 5	66	(304) 298-3602
Frostburg Rehab Center	Frostburg, MD	15 mi	1 of 5	122	(301) 689-7500
Mountain City Rehab Center	Frostburg, MD	16 mi	1 of 5	88	(301) 689-1391

Home health agencies serving Keyser

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Valley Health Home Health/West Virginia	Romney, WV	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 797-3787
Valley Health Home Health	Winchester, VA	46 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 536-5200
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	73 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(681) 342-3252

Straight-line miles from the center of Keyser. 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 Keyser

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,660 monthly median income of Keyser households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.

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 Keyser: common questions

What nursing homes are near Keyser?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Keyser Healthcare Center in Keyser (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Moran Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Westernport (5.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Egle Nursing Home in Lonaconing (8.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Keyser?

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,660 monthly median income of Keyser households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 Keyser, WV