Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Nitro, WV
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Nursing Assistants in Nitro, WV: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Nitro are Riverside Valley Of Journey in Saint Albans (3.4 mi), Valley Center in South Charleston (5.6 mi), Dunbar Center in Dunbar (5.8 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in West Virginia earn a median $13.47 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Nitro has about 84 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Nitro compared with Kanawha County and West Virginia
| Census figure | Nitro | Kanawha County | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 37% | 39% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 22% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 26% | 31% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.2% | 11% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 9.5% | 8.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $53,869 | $51,172 | — |
Older residents in towns around Nitro
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Albans, WV | 2.4 mi | 2,646 | 412 |
| Cross Lanes, WV | 2.6 mi | 2,226 | 88 |
| Dunbar, WV | 4.9 mi | 1,618 | 383 |
| Teays Valley, WV | 6.8 mi | 2,900 | 293 |
| South Charleston, WV | 7.2 mi | 2,876 | 366 |
| Winfield, WV | 9.0 mi | 397 | 2 |
Nursing homes near Nitro
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Valley Of Journey | Saint Albans, WV | 3.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 90 | (304) 768-0002 |
| Valley Center | South Charleston, WV | 5.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 130 | (304) 768-4400 |
| Dunbar Center | Dunbar, WV | 5.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (304) 744-4761 |
| Putnam Center | Hurricane, WV | 8.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (304) 757-6805 |
| Teays Valley Center | Hurricane, WV | 8.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 124 | (304) 757-7826 |
| Arthur B Hodges Center, The | Charleston, WV | 9.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 20 | (304) 720-2740 |
Home health agencies serving Nitro
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoration Home Health | Charleston, WV | 14 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (304) 343-2047 |
| St Mary's Home Health Service | Huntington, WV | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (304) 733-5010 |
| Mountaineer Homecare | Charleston, WV | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (304) 720-0205 |
| Personal Touch Home Care Of W. Va, Inc. | Hurricane, WV | 10 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (304) 202-3864 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Nitro. 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 Nitro
At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,489 monthly median income of Nitro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.
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 Nitro: common questions
What nursing homes are near Nitro?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Riverside Valley Of Journey in Saint Albans (3.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Valley Center in South Charleston (5.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Dunbar Center in Dunbar (5.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Nitro?
At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,489 monthly median income of Nitro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 South Charleston, WV
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Other care in Nitro
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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