CNA Home Care in Murfreesboro, NC: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Murfreesboro, NC: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

589

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$15.02

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

$7.25

North Carolina minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Murfreesboro are Ahoskie Health And Rehabilitation Center in Ahoskie (13 mi), Rich Square Health & Rehabilitation Center in Rich Square (15 mi), Northampton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Jackson (17 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).

Murfreesboro has about 87 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Murfreesboro compared with Hertford County and North Carolina

Census figure	Murfreesboro	Hertford County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	42%	33%
Residents 65 or older	16%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	7.9%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,716	$43,002	—

Older residents in towns around Murfreesboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ahoskie, NC	12 mi	862	127
Franklin, VA	19 mi	1,534	170
Emporia, VA	30 mi	1,008	108
Roanoke Rapids, NC	31 mi	2,925	278
Suffolk, VA	31 mi	15,100	1,292
Windsor, NC	32 mi	660	93

Nursing homes near Murfreesboro

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ahoskie Health And Rehabilitation Center	Ahoskie, NC	13 mi	3 of 5	151	(252) 332-2126
Rich Square Health & Rehabilitation Center	Rich Square, NC	15 mi	1 of 5	69	(252) 539-4161
Northampton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Jackson, NC	17 mi	4 of 5	80	(252) 534-0131
Courtland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Courtland, VA	19 mi	1 of 5	90	(757) 653-0908
Southampton Memorial Hosp	Franklin, VA	19 mi	5 of 5	129	(757) 569-6287
Gates Health And Rehabilitation Center	Gatesville, NC	20 mi	2 of 5	70	(252) 357-2124

Home health agencies serving Murfreesboro

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Washington, NC	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 946-7145
Ecu Health Home Health And Hospice	Windsor, NC	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Northampton Co. Hha	Jackson, NC	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 534-1291
Liberty Home Care Vi, LLC	Roanoke Rapids, NC	32 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Murfreesboro. 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 Murfreesboro

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 35% of the $3,726 monthly median income of Murfreesboro 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.

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 Murfreesboro: common questions

What nursing homes are near Murfreesboro?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ahoskie Health And Rehabilitation Center in Ahoskie (13 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Rich Square Health & Rehabilitation Center in Rich Square (15 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Northampton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Jackson (17 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Murfreesboro?

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 35% of the $3,726 monthly median income of Murfreesboro 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Murfreesboro, NC