Newington, Virginia

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Newington, VA

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Newington, VA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
585
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$14.57
median hourly wage of home care aides in Virginia (BLS, May 2025)
$12.77
Virginia minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Newington are Belvoir Woods Health Care Center At The Fairfax in Fort Belvoir (1.8 mi), Greenspring Village in Springfield (2.3 mi), Westminster At Lake Ridge in Lake Ridge (5.3 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Virginia earn a median $14.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Newington has about 145 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Newington compared with Fairfax County and Virginia

Census figureNewingtonFairfax CountyVirginia
Residents 85 or older1.1%1.6%1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability27%24%31%
Residents 65 or older15%15%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone17%22%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.9%5.2%8.8%
Households with no vehicle2.8%4.8%6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$125,208$119,967—

Older residents in towns around Newington

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Newington Forest, VA2.0 mi1,73799
Lorton, VA2.6 mi2,320465
Laurel Hill, VA3.1 mi91833
Franconia, VA3.2 mi2,694158
West Springfield, VA3.2 mi3,705352
Fort Belvoir, VA3.2 mi90

Nursing homes near Newington

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Belvoir Woods Health Care Center At The FairfaxFort Belvoir, VA1.8 mi3 of 556(703) 799-1333
Greenspring VillageSpringfield, VA2.3 mi1 of 562(703) 923-4663
Westminster At Lake RidgeLake Ridge, VA5.3 mi5 of 560(703) 643-9017
August Healthcare At LeewoodAnnandale, VA5.4 mi2 of 5157(703) 256-9770
Burke Health & Rehabilitation CenterBurke, VA5.6 mi4 of 5120(703) 425-9765
Mount Vernon Healthcare CenterAlexandria, VA6.5 mi1 of 5130(703) 360-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Newington. 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 Newington

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 12% of the $10,434 monthly median income of Newington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Newington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Newington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Belvoir Woods Health Care Center At The Fairfax in Fort Belvoir (1.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Greenspring Village in Springfield (2.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Westminster At Lake Ridge in Lake Ridge (5.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Newington?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 12% of the $10,434 monthly median income of Newington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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.

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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