Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Laurel, VA
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Nursing Assistants in Laurel, VA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Laurel are Parham Health Care & Rehab Center in Richmond (0.8 mi), Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation in Richmond (2.3 mi), Westport Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Richmond (2.6 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Virginia earn a median $14.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Laurel has about 278 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Laurel compared with Henrico County and Virginia
| Census figure | Laurel | Henrico County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 28% | 29% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 40% | 32% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $54,301 | $63,316 | — |
Older residents in towns around Laurel
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumbarton, VA | 1.7 mi | 1,498 | 204 |
| Lakeside, VA | 2.3 mi | 1,860 | 175 |
| Glen Allen, VA | 2.4 mi | 3,105 | 439 |
| Innsbrook, VA | 4.0 mi | 1,041 | 73 |
| Chamberlayne, VA | 4.4 mi | 1,366 | 246 |
| Tuckahoe, VA | 5.6 mi | 9,800 | 1,675 |
Nursing homes near Laurel
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parham Health Care & Rehab Center | Richmond, VA | 0.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 180 | (804) 264-9185 |
| Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation | Richmond, VA | 2.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 194 | (804) 266-9666 |
| Westport Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Richmond, VA | 2.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 225 | (804) 288-3152 |
| Elizabeth Adam Crump Health And Rehab | Glen Allen, VA | 2.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 180 | (804) 672-8725 |
| August Healthcare At Richmond | Richmond, VA | 3.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 32 | (804) 288-6245 |
| Glenburnie Rehab & Nursing Center | Richmond, VA | 3.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 125 | (804) 281-3500 |
Home health agencies serving Laurel
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Richmond, VA | 3.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (804) 672-7500 |
| Compassus Bsmh Richmond Hha, LLC | Richmond, VA | 8.7 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (804) 627-5200 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Midlothian, VA | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (804) 639-7903 |
| At Home Care | Mechanicsvlle, VA | 9.2 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (804) 359-3400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Laurel. 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 Laurel
At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,525 monthly median income of Laurel households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.
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 Laurel: common questions
What nursing homes are near Laurel?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Parham Health Care & Rehab Center in Richmond (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation in Richmond (2.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Westport Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Richmond (2.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Laurel?
At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,525 monthly median income of Laurel households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Tuckahoe, VA
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Other care in Laurel
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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