Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Mountain Top, PA
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Nursing Assistants in Mountain Top, PA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Mountain Top are Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Mountain Top (1.2 mi), Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Nanticoke (5.8 mi), Edenbrook At Hampton in Wilkes Barre (6.2 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).
Mountain Top has about 195 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Mountain Top compared with Luzerne County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Mountain Top | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 16% | 32% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 24% | 33% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.4% | 11% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% | 9.5% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $85,592 | $49,926 | — |
Older residents in towns around Mountain Top
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley, PA | 5.4 mi | 448 | 12 |
| Nanticoke, PA | 6.7 mi | 1,823 | 201 |
| Plymouth, PA | 7.7 mi | 898 | 187 |
| Wilkes-Barre, PA | 7.8 mi | 6,791 | 1,029 |
| Freeland, PA | 7.9 mi | 657 | 74 |
| Edwardsville, PA | 8.6 mi | 760 | 53 |
Nursing homes near Mountain Top
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Mountain Top, PA | 1.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 106 | (570) 474-6377 |
| Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Nanticoke, PA | 5.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 121 | (570) 735-2973 |
| Edenbrook At Hampton | Wilkes Barre, PA | 6.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 104 | (570) 825-8725 |
| Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Luzerne | Drums, PA | 6.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 37 | (570) 788-4175 |
| Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing | Wilkes Barre, PA | 6.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 133 | (570) 823-6131 |
| Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Nanticoke, PA | 7.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 110 | (570) 735-7300 |
Home health agencies serving Mountain Top
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Home Healthcare And Hospice | Blakely, PA | 28 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 342-3314 |
| Revolutionary Home Health Inc | Eynon, PA | 31 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 383-7502 |
| All Care Home Care, Inc | Hazleton, PA | 13 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 459-3002 |
| Aveanna Home Health | West Pittston, PA | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 655-3581 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mountain Top. 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 Mountain Top
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 17% of the $7,133 monthly median income of Mountain Top 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.
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Nursing Assistants in Mountain Top: common questions
What nursing homes are near Mountain Top?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Mountain Top (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Nanticoke (5.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Edenbrook At Hampton in Wilkes Barre (6.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Mountain Top?
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 17% of the $7,133 monthly median income of Mountain Top 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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