Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Lancaster, PA
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Nursing Assistants in Lancaster, PA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Lancaster are Rose City Nursing And Rehab At Lancaster in Lancaster (0.3 mi), Lancaster Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Lancaster (0.9 mi), Hamilton Arms Center in Lancaster (1.3 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).
Lancaster has about 431 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Lancaster compared with Lancaster County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Lancaster | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 27% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 10% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 25% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 20% | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 15% | 8.6% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $39,946 | $62,531 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lancaster
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millersville, PA | 3.7 mi | 1,057 | 139 |
| Willow Street, PA | 4.5 mi | 3,966 | 1,075 |
| East Petersburg, PA | 5.0 mi | 1,129 | 71 |
| Leola, PA | 6.9 mi | 1,223 | 105 |
| Mountville, PA | 7.1 mi | 706 | 144 |
| Strasburg, PA | 7.3 mi | 975 | 116 |
Nursing homes near Lancaster
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose City Nursing And Rehab At Lancaster | Lancaster, PA | 0.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 124 | (717) 397-4281 |
| Lancaster Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Lancaster, PA | 0.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 446 | (717) 299-7850 |
| Hamilton Arms Center | Lancaster, PA | 1.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 94 | (717) 393-0419 |
| Abbeyville Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Cent | Lancaster, PA | 1.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 172 | (717) 397-4261 |
| Homestead Village, Inc | Lancaster, PA | 2.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 60 | (717) 397-4831 |
| Trillium Place | Lancaster, PA | 2.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 160 | (717) 393-1301 |
Home health agencies serving Lancaster
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Lancaster, PA | 2.4 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (717) 291-5943 |
| Wellspan Vna Home Care | York, PA | 23 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (717) 812-4433 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Lancaster, PA | 1.1 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (717) 291-8396 |
| Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General Health | Lancaster, PA | 1.6 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (717) 397-8251 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lancaster. 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 Lancaster
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 37% of the $3,329 monthly median income of Lancaster 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 Lancaster: common questions
What nursing homes are near Lancaster?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rose City Nursing And Rehab At Lancaster in Lancaster (0.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lancaster Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Lancaster (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Hamilton Arms Center in Lancaster (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Lancaster?
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 37% of the $3,329 monthly median income of Lancaster 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.
More senior care near Lancaster
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Millersville, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Willow Street, PA
- Nursing Assistants in East Petersburg, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Leola, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Mountville, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Strasburg, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Brownstown, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Salunga, PA
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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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