Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in North East, PA
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Nursing Assistants in North East, PA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to North East are Ball Pavilion, The in Erie (8.7 mi), Twinbrook Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Erie (10 mi), Nightingale Nursing And Rehab Center in Erie (13 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Pennsylvania earn a median $14.14 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
North East has about 79 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
North East compared with Erie County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | North East | Erie County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 33% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 41% | 33% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.4% | 10% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 9.9% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $75,250 | $47,768 | — |
Older residents in towns around North East
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Harborcreek, PA | 9.4 mi | 2,354 | 305 |
| Wesleyville, PA | 11 mi | 498 | 86 |
| Lawrence Park, PA | 11 mi | 585 | 64 |
| Erie, PA | 14 mi | 15,350 | 1,876 |
| Westfield, NY | 15 mi | 762 | 99 |
| Union City, PA | 22 mi | 668 | 77 |
Nursing homes near North East
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Pavilion, The | Erie, PA | 8.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 85 | (814) 899-8600 |
| Twinbrook Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Erie, PA | 10 mi | 2 of 5 | 118 | (814) 898-5600 |
| Nightingale Nursing And Rehab Center | Erie, PA | 13 mi | 3 of 5 | 139 | (814) 459-0621 |
| Pennsylvania Soldiers And Sailors Home | Erie, PA | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | 107 | (814) 871-4531 |
| Lecom At Village Square, LLC | Erie, PA | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | 110 | (814) 452-3271 |
| Sarah Reed Senior Living | Erie, PA | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | 106 | (814) 878-2600 |
Home health agencies serving North East
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vna Alliance | Meadville, PA | 43 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (814) 333-7000 |
| Upmc Home Healthcare | Erie, PA | 14 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (814) 877-6120 |
| Interim Healthcare Of Erie | Erie, PA | 18 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (814) 836-8836 |
| Community Nursing Services Of North East | North East, PA | 0.9 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (814) 725-4300 |
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 Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,271 monthly median income of North East households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Ball Pavilion, The in Erie (8.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Twinbrook Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Erie (10 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Nightingale Nursing And Rehab Center in Erie (13 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in North East?
At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,271 monthly median income of North East households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Northwest Harborcreek, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Wesleyville, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Lawrence Park, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Erie, PA
- Nursing Assistants in Westfield, NY
- Nursing Assistants in Union City, PA
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Other care in North East
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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