Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in New Lexington, OH
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Nursing Assistants in New Lexington, OH: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to New Lexington are Majestic Care Of New Lexington in New Lexington (1.1 mi), Altercare Somerset Inc. in Somerset (7.4 mi), Country Lane Gardens Rehab & Nursing Ctr in Pleasantville (14 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Ohio earn a median $16.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
New Lexington has about 90 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
New Lexington compared with Perry County and Ohio
| Census figure | New Lexington | Perry County | Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 31% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 18% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 25% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 18% | 13% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 17% | 7.2% | 7.5% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $48,272 | $45,188 | — |
Older residents in towns around New Lexington
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan, OH | 16 mi | 1,183 | 149 |
| Nelsonville, OH | 18 mi | 466 | 18 |
| Zanesville, OH | 19 mi | 4,491 | 698 |
| Buckeye Lake, OH | 21 mi | 468 | 42 |
| Lancaster, OH | 21 mi | 7,728 | 1,223 |
| North Zanesville, OH | 22 mi | 751 | 25 |
Nursing homes near New Lexington
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Care Of New Lexington | New Lexington, OH | 1.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 82 | (740) 342-5161 |
| Altercare Somerset Inc. | Somerset, OH | 7.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 79 | (740) 743-2924 |
| Country Lane Gardens Rehab & Nursing Ctr | Pleasantville, OH | 14 mi | 2 of 5 | 99 | (740) 536-7381 |
| Embassy Of Logan | Logan, OH | 16 mi | 3 of 5 | 135 | (740) 385-2155 |
| Altercare Thornville Inc. | Thornville, OH | 17 mi | 3 of 5 | 50 | (740) 246-5253 |
| Buckeye Care And Rehabilitation | Lancaster, OH | 19 mi | 1 of 5 | 99 | (740) 653-8630 |
Home health agencies serving New Lexington
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Nursing Care, Inc | Zanesville, OH | 18 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (740) 452-0569 |
| Genesis Home Care | Zanesville, OH | 18 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (740) 452-5458 |
| Home Health Connection, Inc | Lancaster, OH | 21 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (614) 839-4545 |
| Interim Healthcare Of Cambridge | Zanesville, OH | 18 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (740) 453-5130 |
Straight-line miles from the center of New Lexington. 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 New Lexington
At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,023 monthly median income of New Lexington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 New Lexington: common questions
What nursing homes are near New Lexington?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Majestic Care Of New Lexington in New Lexington (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Altercare Somerset Inc. in Somerset (7.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Country Lane Gardens Rehab & Nursing Ctr in Pleasantville (14 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in New Lexington?
At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,023 monthly median income of New Lexington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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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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