CNA Home Care in McKeesport, PA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in McKeesport, PA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

755

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$14.14

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

$7.25

Pennsylvania minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to McKeesport are John J Kane Regional Center-Mc in Mckeesport (1.3 mi), Riverside Health & Rehab Center in Mckeesport (1.3 mi), Eldercrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Munhall (4.6 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).

McKeesport has about 663 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

McKeesport compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	McKeesport	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	28%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,594	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around McKeesport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Port Vue, PA	1.6 mi	723	74
Duquesne, PA	2.2 mi	875	181
Glassport, PA	2.4 mi	780	62
White Oak, PA	2.6 mi	2,526	581
West Mifflin, PA	3.4 mi	3,819	403
Clairton, PA	3.9 mi	1,476	186

Nursing homes near McKeesport

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
John J Kane Regional Center-Mc	Mckeesport, PA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	360	(412) 675-8620
Riverside Health & Rehab Center	Mckeesport, PA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	119	(412) 664-8860
Eldercrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Munhall, PA	4.6 mi	3 of 5	48	(412) 462-8002
Rehabilitation Center At Jefferson Hills, The	Jefferson Hills, PA	4.7 mi	2 of 5	50	(412) 466-1125
Southwestern Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation	Pittsburgh, PA	5.0 mi	1 of 5	118	(412) 466-0600
Lgar Health And Rehabilitation	Turtle Creek, PA	5.0 mi	4 of 5	60	(412) 825-9000

Home health agencies serving McKeesport

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Jewish Association Of Aging	Pittsburgh, PA	7.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 586-3249
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Community Care, Inc	New Stanton, PA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 830-9918
Vainshtein Nursing Corporation	Wexford, PA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 378-2022

Straight-line miles from the center of McKeesport. 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 McKeesport

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 44% of the $2,800 monthly median income of McKeesport 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.

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 McKeesport: common questions

What nursing homes are near McKeesport?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are John J Kane Regional Center-Mc in Mckeesport (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Riverside Health & Rehab Center in Mckeesport (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Eldercrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Munhall (4.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in McKeesport?

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 44% of the $2,800 monthly median income of McKeesport 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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