Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Mineral Springs, NC
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Nursing Assistants in Mineral Springs, NC: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Mineral Springs are White Oak Of Waxhaw in Waxhaw (3.0 mi), Monroe Rehabilitation Center in Monroe (9.0 mi), Jesse Helms Nursing Center in Monroe (9.5 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).
Mineral Springs has about 11 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Mineral Springs compared with Union County and North Carolina
| Census figure | Mineral Springs | Union County | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 17% | 30% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 14% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 15% | 18% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.7% | 7.3% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $61,406 | $63,479 | — |
Older residents in towns around Mineral Springs
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxhaw, NC | 3.1 mi | 1,861 | 110 |
| Wesley Chapel, NC | 4.3 mi | 1,295 | 60 |
| Weddington, NC | 6.1 mi | 1,924 | 58 |
| Monroe, NC | 8.1 mi | 5,480 | 806 |
| Marvin, NC | 8.3 mi | 786 | 0 |
| Indian Trail, NC | 8.8 mi | 3,960 | 332 |
Nursing homes near Mineral Springs
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak Of Waxhaw | Waxhaw, NC | 3.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 100 | (704) 243-7640 |
| Monroe Rehabilitation Center | Monroe, NC | 9.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 147 | (704) 283-8548 |
| Jesse Helms Nursing Center | Monroe, NC | 9.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 70 | (980) 993-3280 |
| Lake Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Indian Trail, NC | 9.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (704) 882-3420 |
| Pruitthealth-Union Pointe | Monroe, NC | 10 mi | 1 of 5 | 90 | (704) 291-8500 |
| Pavilion Health Center At Brightmore | Charlotte, NC | 10 mi | 2 of 5 | 108 | (980) 245-8500 |
Home health agencies serving Mineral Springs
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well Care Home Health Of The Piedmont | Charlotte, NC | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (910) 622-5491 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Charlotte, NC | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Atrium Health At Home Union | Monroe, NC | 8.2 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (704) 512-2312 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mineral Springs. 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 Mineral Springs
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 25% of the $5,117 monthly median income of Mineral Springs 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.
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 Mineral Springs: common questions
What nursing homes are near Mineral Springs?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are White Oak Of Waxhaw in Waxhaw (3.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Monroe Rehabilitation Center in Monroe (9.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Jesse Helms Nursing Center in Monroe (9.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Mineral Springs?
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 25% of the $5,117 monthly median income of Mineral Springs 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.
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