Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Nags Head, NC
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Nursing Assistants in Nags Head, NC: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Nags Head are Peak Resources-Outer Banks in Nags Head (2.4 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).
Nags Head has about 184 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Nags Head compared with Dare County and North Carolina
| Census figure | Nags Head | Dare County | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 5.8% | 2.0% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 14% | 26% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 40% | 25% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 22% | 29% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.5% | 5.9% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $87,296 | $70,567 | — |
Older residents in towns around Nags Head
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kill Devil Hills, NC | 5.4 mi | 1,471 | 54 |
| Kitty Hawk, NC | 9.9 mi | 744 | 79 |
| Southern Shores, NC | 13 mi | 996 | 81 |
| Elizabeth City, NC | 42 mi | 3,507 | 327 |
| Moyock, NC | 49 mi | 717 | 37 |
| Edenton, NC | 55 mi | 1,254 | 73 |
Nursing homes near Nags Head
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Resources-Outer Banks | Nags Head, NC | 2.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 126 | (252) 441-3116 |
Home health agencies serving Nags Head
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoration Home Health And Hospice | Nags Head, NC | 4.4 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Sentara Home Care Services | Elizabeth City, NC | 42 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Sentara Homecare Services | Chesapeake, VA | 64 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (757) 553-3000 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Nags Head. 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 Nags Head
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 18% of the $7,275 monthly median income of Nags Head 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.
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Nursing Assistants in Nags Head: common questions
What nursing homes are near Nags Head?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Peak Resources-Outer Banks in Nags Head (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Nags Head?
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 18% of the $7,275 monthly median income of Nags Head 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.
More senior care near Nags Head
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Kill Devil Hills, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Kitty Hawk, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Southern Shores, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Elizabeth City, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Moyock, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Edenton, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Virginia Beach, VA
- Nursing Assistants in Chesapeake, VA
- Nursing Assistants in Plymouth, NC
Other care in Nags Head
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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