Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Oak Ridge, NC
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Nursing Assistants in Oak Ridge, NC: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Oak Ridge are Countryside in Stokesdale (4.5 mi), Piney Grove Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Kernersville (5.1 mi), Summerstone Health And Rehabilitation Center in Kernersville (6.8 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in North Carolina earn a median $15.02 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Oak Ridge has about 169 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Oak Ridge compared with Guilford County and North Carolina
| Census figure | Oak Ridge | Guilford County | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 25% | 32% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 22% | 31% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 11% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $59,250 | $52,917 | — |
Older residents in towns around Oak Ridge
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stokesdale, NC | 3.8 mi | 1,061 | 69 |
| Summerfield, NC | 5.5 mi | 1,688 | 36 |
| Kernersville, NC | 6.9 mi | 4,907 | 463 |
| Walkertown, NC | 10 mi | 1,077 | 126 |
| Greensboro, NC | 11 mi | 43,449 | 5,588 |
| Jamestown, NC | 13 mi | 984 | 54 |
Nursing homes near Oak Ridge
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countryside | Stokesdale, NC | 4.5 mi | 4 of 5 | 60 | (336) 643-6301 |
| Piney Grove Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Kernersville, NC | 5.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 92 | (336) 996-4038 |
| Summerstone Health And Rehabilitation Center | Kernersville, NC | 6.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 138 | (336) 515-3000 |
| North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville | Kernersville, NC | 6.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (743) 209-3042 |
| River Landing At Sandy Ridge | Colfax, NC | 7.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 60 | (336) 668-4900 |
| Friends Homes At Guilford | Greensboro, NC | 8.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 69 | (336) 292-8187 |
Home health agencies serving Oak Ridge
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well Care Home Health Of The Triad Inc | Advance, NC | 28 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (336) 753-6200 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Durham, NC | 66 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (919) 941-5793 |
| Pruitthealth @ Home - Forsyth | Kernersville, NC | 6.4 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (336) 515-1491 |
| Authoracare Collective | Greensboro, NC | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (336) 532-0100 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Ridge. 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 Oak Ridge
At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,938 monthly median income of Oak Ridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 Oak Ridge: common questions
What nursing homes are near Oak Ridge?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Countryside in Stokesdale (4.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Piney Grove Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Kernersville (5.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Summerstone Health And Rehabilitation Center in Kernersville (6.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Oak Ridge?
At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,938 monthly median income of Oak Ridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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.
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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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