Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Lock Haven, PA
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Nursing Assistants in Lock Haven, PA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Lock Haven are Haven Place Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Lock Haven (0.8 mi), Lock Haven Rehabilitation And Senior Living in Lock Haven (0.8 mi), Jersey Shore Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ce in Jersey Shore (11 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).
Lock Haven has about 309 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Lock Haven compared with Clinton County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Lock Haven | Clinton County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 27% | 34% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 46% | 31% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 14% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 9.0% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $29,792 | $39,782 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lock Haven
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Shore, PA | 11 mi | 567 | 138 |
| Bellefonte, PA | 23 mi | 957 | 219 |
| Garden View, PA | 23 mi | 667 | 142 |
| Williamsport, PA | 23 mi | 3,699 | 445 |
| Pleasant Gap, PA | 24 mi | 466 | 49 |
| South Williamsport, PA | 24 mi | 1,221 | 151 |
Nursing homes near Lock Haven
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Place Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Lock Haven, PA | 0.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 90 | (570) 893-5132 |
| Lock Haven Rehabilitation And Senior Living | Lock Haven, PA | 0.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 146 | (570) 748-9377 |
| Jersey Shore Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ce | Jersey Shore, PA | 11 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (570) 398-4747 |
| Rolling Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Millmont, PA | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | 57 | (570) 922-3351 |
| Rose View Rehab And Care Center | Williamsport, PA | 23 mi | 4 of 5 | 123 | (570) 323-4340 |
| Williamsport Home, The | Williamsport, PA | 24 mi | 3 of 5 | 129 | (570) 323-8781 |
Home health agencies serving Lock Haven
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Nursing Service Of Clinton Co Inc | Lock Haven, PA | 0.6 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 748-8511 |
| Advantage Home Health Services Central | State College, PA | 32 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (814) 235-1011 |
| Advantage Home Health Services, LLC | Altoona, PA | 66 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (814) 943-0222 |
| Upmc Home Healthcare | Williamsport, PA | 25 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 320-7690 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lock Haven. 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 Lock Haven
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 49% of the $2,483 monthly median income of Lock Haven 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 Lock Haven: common questions
What nursing homes are near Lock Haven?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Haven Place Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Lock Haven (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lock Haven Rehabilitation And Senior Living in Lock Haven (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Jersey Shore Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ce in Jersey Shore (11 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Lock Haven?
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 49% of the $2,483 monthly median income of Lock Haven 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.
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