CNA Home Care in Morgantown, WV: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Morgantown, WV: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

453

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$13.47

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

$8.75

West Virginia minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Morgantown are Morgantown Healthcare Center in Morgantown (1.6 mi), Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown (1.6 mi), Morgantown Heights Of Journey in Morgantown (2.0 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in West Virginia earn a median $13.47 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Morgantown has about 283 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Morgantown compared with Monongalia County and West Virginia

Census figure	Morgantown	Monongalia County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	39%
Residents 65 or older	10%	13%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	9.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.6%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,519	$55,511	—

Older residents in towns around Morgantown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Westover, WV	2.3 mi	606	88
Brookhaven, WV	4.0 mi	947	104
Cheat Lake, WV	5.6 mi	1,887	91
Masontown, PA	15 mi	528	73
Fairmont, WV	15 mi	2,918	358
Pleasant Valley, WV	17 mi	607	66

Nursing homes near Morgantown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Morgantown Healthcare Center	Morgantown, WV	1.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(304) 285-2720
Sundale Nursing Home	Morgantown, WV	1.6 mi	5 of 5	100	(304) 599-0497
Morgantown Heights Of Journey	Morgantown, WV	2.0 mi	1 of 5	100	(304) 599-9480
Madison, The	Morgantown, WV	2.9 mi	2 of 5	62	(304) 285-0692
Majestic Care Of Manchin	Fairmont, WV	15 mi	4 of 5	41	(304) 363-2500
Fairmont Medical Center	Fairmont, WV	16 mi	5 of 5	30	(304) 534-7810

Home health agencies serving Morgantown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(681) 342-3252
Care Partners Home Health	Westover, WV	2.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 285-5500

Straight-line miles from the center of Morgantown. 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 Morgantown

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,127 monthly median income of Morgantown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.

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 Morgantown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Morgantown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Morgantown Healthcare Center in Morgantown (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Morgantown Heights Of Journey in Morgantown (2.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Morgantown?

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,127 monthly median income of Morgantown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 Morgantown, WV