CNA Home Care in Marion, NC: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Marion, NC: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

758

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$15.02

median hourly wage of home care aides in North Carolina (BLS, May 2025)

$7.25

North Carolina minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Marion are Autumn Care Of Marion in Marion (2.0 mi), Deer Park Health And Rehabilitation in Nebo (6.7 mi), The Greens At Spruce Pines in Spruce Pine (17 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in North Carolina earn a median $15.02 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Marion has about 104 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Marion compared with McDowell County and North Carolina

Census figure	Marion	McDowell County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	38%	33%
Residents 65 or older	17%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	9.7%	6.2%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,488	$43,214	—

Older residents in towns around Marion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Morganton, NC	17 mi	3,874	681
Black Mountain, NC	19 mi	3,141	638
Rutherfordton, NC	22 mi	978	71
Swannanoa, NC	22 mi	1,135	106
Spindale, NC	22 mi	862	50
Valdese, NC	25 mi	1,207	309

Nursing homes near Marion

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Care Of Marion	Marion, NC	2.0 mi	2 of 5	110	(828) 652-6701
Deer Park Health And Rehabilitation	Nebo, NC	6.7 mi	1 of 5	140	(828) 652-3032
The Greens At Spruce Pines	Spruce Pine, NC	17 mi	3 of 5	127	(828) 765-7312
Magnolia Lane Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Morganton, NC	18 mi	2 of 5	121	(828) 437-8760
Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente	Black Mountain, NC	18 mi	1 of 5	97	(828) 669-9991
Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center	Black Mountain, NC	18 mi	5 of 5	163	(828) 259-6700

Home health agencies serving Marion

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Asheville, NC	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Shelby, NC	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Carolina Home Care	Spindale, NC	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(828) 245-3575
Pruitthealth At Home - Yancey	Burnsville, NC	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(828) 682-7825

Straight-line miles from the center of Marion. 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 Marion

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 64% of the $2,041 monthly median income of Marion households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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.

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 Marion: common questions

What nursing homes are near Marion?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Autumn Care Of Marion in Marion (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Deer Park Health And Rehabilitation in Nebo (6.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Greens At Spruce Pines in Spruce Pine (17 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Marion?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 64% of the $2,041 monthly median income of Marion households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Marion, NC