Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Mount Joy, PA
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Nursing Assistants in Mount Joy, PA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Mount Joy are Elizabethtown Nursing And Rehabilitation in Elizabethtown (3.8 mi), Susquehanna Health And Wellness Center in Columbia (4.6 mi), Masonic Village At Elizabethtown in Elizabethtown (5.5 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).
Mount Joy has about 208 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Mount Joy compared with Lancaster County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Mount Joy | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 27% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 26% | 25% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.3% | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% | 8.6% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $79,612 | $62,531 | — |
Older residents in towns around Mount Joy
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maytown, PA | 3.7 mi | 477 | 75 |
| Salunga, PA | 4.3 mi | 517 | 41 |
| Marietta, PA | 4.4 mi | 808 | 46 |
| Columbia, PA | 5.3 mi | 2,326 | 492 |
| Elizabethtown, PA | 5.7 mi | 1,991 | 373 |
| Mountville, PA | 6.1 mi | 706 | 144 |
Nursing homes near Mount Joy
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown Nursing And Rehabilitation | Elizabethtown, PA | 3.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 45 | (717) 367-1831 |
| Susquehanna Health And Wellness Center | Columbia, PA | 4.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 173 | (717) 684-7555 |
| Masonic Village At Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown, PA | 5.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 434 | (717) 367-1121 |
| Emerald Nursing And Rehabilitation | Elizabethtown, PA | 5.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 73 | (717) 367-1377 |
| St Anne's Retirement Community | Columbia, PA | 5.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 119 | (717) 285-5443 |
| MT Hope Nazarene Retirement Community | Manheim, PA | 6.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 50 | (717) 665-6365 |
Home health agencies serving Mount Joy
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Lancaster, PA | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (717) 291-5943 |
| Wellspan Vna Home Care | York, PA | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (717) 812-4433 |
| Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General Health | Lancaster, PA | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (717) 397-8251 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Lancaster, PA | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (717) 291-8396 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Joy. 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 Mount Joy
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 18% of the $6,634 monthly median income of Mount Joy 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 Mount Joy: common questions
What nursing homes are near Mount Joy?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Elizabethtown Nursing And Rehabilitation in Elizabethtown (3.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Susquehanna Health And Wellness Center in Columbia (4.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Masonic Village At Elizabethtown in Elizabethtown (5.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Mount Joy?
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 18% of the $6,634 monthly median income of Mount Joy 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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