Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Niagara Falls, NY
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Nursing Assistants in Niagara Falls, NY: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Niagara Falls are Schoellkopf Health Center in Niagara Falls (1.8 mi), Niagara Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Niagara Falls (1.9 mi), Elderwood At Grand Island in Grand Island (4.1 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in New York earn a median $19.05 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Niagara Falls has about 1,173 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Niagara Falls compared with Niagara County and New York
| Census figure | Niagara Falls | Niagara County | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 32% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 21% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 45% | 32% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 17% | 11% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 19% | 9.9% | 29% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $40,978 | $52,607 | — |
Older residents in towns around Niagara Falls
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, NY | 5.6 mi | 668 | 110 |
| Grandyle Village, NY | 7.8 mi | 889 | 51 |
| North Tonawanda, NY | 7.8 mi | 6,614 | 691 |
| Tonawanda, NY | 8.7 mi | 3,101 | 198 |
| Tonawanda Town, NY | 10 mi | 12,029 | 1,824 |
| Kenmore, NY | 11 mi | 2,381 | 189 |
Nursing homes near Niagara Falls
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoellkopf Health Center | Niagara Falls, NY | 1.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (716) 278-4578 |
| Niagara Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Niagara Falls, NY | 1.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 160 | (716) 282-1207 |
| Elderwood At Grand Island | Grand Island, NY | 4.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 90 | (716) 773-5900 |
| Our Lady Of Peace Nursing Care Residence | Lewiston, NY | 4.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 250 | (716) 298-2900 |
| Elderwood At Wheatfield | Niagara Falls, NY | 5.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 123 | (716) 215-8000 |
| North Gate Health Care Facility | North Tonawanda, NY | 7.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 200 | (716) 694-7700 |
Home health agencies serving Niagara Falls
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcauley Seton Home Care Corp Chha | Buffalo, NY | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (716) 685-4870 |
| Amedisys Home Health Care (Amherst) | Williamsville, NY | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (716) 632-6420 |
| Vna Of Western NY Chha | Cheektowaga, NY | 18 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (716) 630-8000 |
| Schofield Certified Home Care | Kenmore, NY | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (716) 874-2600 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Niagara Falls. 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 Niagara Falls
At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,415 monthly median income of Niagara Falls households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.
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.
Nursing Assistants in Niagara Falls: common questions
What nursing homes are near Niagara Falls?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Schoellkopf Health Center in Niagara Falls (1.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Niagara Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Niagara Falls (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Elderwood At Grand Island in Grand Island (4.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Niagara Falls?
At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,415 monthly median income of Niagara Falls households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 Niagara Falls
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Grandyle Village, NY
- Nursing Assistants in North Tonawanda, NY
- Nursing Assistants in Tonawanda, NY
- Nursing Assistants in Tonawanda Town, NY
- Nursing Assistants in Kenmore, NY
- Nursing Assistants in University at Buffalo, NY
- Nursing Assistants in Eggertsville, NY
- Nursing Assistants in Buffalo, NY
- Nursing Assistants in Williamsville, NY
- Nursing Assistants in Lockport, NY
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- Nursing Assistants in Cheektowaga, NY
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Other care in Niagara Falls
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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