Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Lorane, PA
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Nursing Assistants in Lorane, PA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Lorane are Complete Care At Berkshire LLC in Reading (0.3 mi), Fairlane Gardens Nursing And Rehab At Reading in Reading (0.7 mi), Wyomissing Health And Rehabilitation Center in Reading (5.6 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).
Lorane has about 186 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Lorane compared with Berks County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Lorane | Berks County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 4.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 32% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 18% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 26% | 28% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3% | 8.7% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $58,136 | $56,401 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lorane
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reiffton, PA | 1.3 mi | 943 | 159 |
| Jacksonwald, PA | 2.6 mi | 794 | 39 |
| Birdsboro, PA | 3.0 mi | 742 | 26 |
| Mount Penn, PA | 3.2 mi | 612 | 34 |
| Pennside, PA | 3.4 mi | 992 | 76 |
| Kenhorst, PA | 5.1 mi | 429 | 48 |
Nursing homes near Lorane
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care At Berkshire LLC | Reading, PA | 0.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 130 | (610) 779-0600 |
| Fairlane Gardens Nursing And Rehab At Reading | Reading, PA | 0.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 124 | (610) 779-8522 |
| Wyomissing Health And Rehabilitation Center | Reading, PA | 5.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 103 | (610) 376-3991 |
| Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | West Reading, PA | 5.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 184 | (610) 374-5175 |
| Mifflin Center | Shillington, PA | 5.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 136 | (610) 777-7841 |
| West Reading Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ce | West Reading, PA | 6.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 176 | (610) 373-5166 |
Home health agencies serving Lorane
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revolutionary Home Health Inc | Quakertown, PA | 28 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 383-7502 |
| Revolutionary Home Health Inc. | Oreland, PA | 37 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (215) 600-3360 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Lancaster, PA | 29 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (717) 291-8396 |
| Mercy Home Health | Newtown, PA | 47 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (267) 569-0760 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lorane. 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 Lorane
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 25% of the $4,845 monthly median income of Lorane 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 Lorane: common questions
What nursing homes are near Lorane?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Complete Care At Berkshire LLC in Reading (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Fairlane Gardens Nursing And Rehab At Reading in Reading (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Wyomissing Health And Rehabilitation Center in Reading (5.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Lorane?
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 25% of the $4,845 monthly median income of Lorane 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 Lorane
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Reiffton, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Jacksonwald, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Birdsboro, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Mount Penn, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Pennside, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Kenhorst, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Reading, PA
- Nursing Assistants in West Reading, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Shillington, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Amity Gardens, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Wyomissing, 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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