Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in North East, MD
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Nursing Assistants in North East, MD: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to North East are Laurelwood Healthcare Center in Elkton (5.6 mi), Elkton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Elkton (6.4 mi), Autumn Lake Healthcare At Calvert Manor in Rising Sun (6.9 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Maryland earn a median $18.29 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
North East has about 43 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
North East compared with Cecil County and Maryland
| Census figure | North East | Cecil County | Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 31% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 78% | 26% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 17% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.7% | 4.9% | 8.8% |
Older residents in towns around North East
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkton, MD | 6.4 mi | 2,250 | 178 |
| Perryville, MD | 7.0 mi | 712 | 123 |
| Rising Sun, MD | 9.0 mi | 353 | 70 |
| Havre de Grace, MD | 10 mi | 3,293 | 236 |
| Glasgow, DE | 10 mi | 2,065 | 118 |
| Newark, DE | 11 mi | 3,382 | 454 |
Nursing homes near North East
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurelwood Healthcare Center | Elkton, MD | 5.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 110 | (410) 398-8800 |
| Elkton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Elkton, MD | 6.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 182 | (410) 398-6474 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Calvert Manor | Rising Sun, MD | 6.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 144 | (410) 658-6555 |
| Citizens Care Center | Havre De Grace, MD | 8.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 184 | (410) 939-5500 |
| Exceptional Care For Children | Newark, DE | 9.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 46 | (302) 894-1001 |
| Newark Manor Nursing Home | Newark, DE | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | 67 | (302) 731-5576 |
Home health agencies serving North East
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Home Health Of Maryland LLC, | Elkton, MD | 5.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (410) 398-4733 |
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. | Towson, MD | 36 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (410) 823-0880 |
Straight-line miles from the center of North East. 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 North East
At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in North East: common questions
What nursing homes are near North East?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Laurelwood Healthcare Center in Elkton (5.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Elkton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Elkton (6.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Autumn Lake Healthcare At Calvert Manor in Rising Sun (6.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in North East?
At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
More senior care near North East
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Elkton, MD
- Nursing Assistants in Perryville, MD
- Nursing Assistants in Rising Sun, MD
- Nursing Assistants in Havre de Grace, MD
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- Nursing Assistants in Newark, DE
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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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