CNA Home Care in Ogdensburg, NY: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Ogdensburg, NY: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

242

certified beds in the 2 nearest nursing homes

$19.05

median hourly wage of home care aides in New York (BLS, May 2025)

$17.00

Ogdensburg compared with St. Lawrence County and New York

Census figure	Ogdensburg	St. Lawrence County	New York
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	36%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	13%	13%
Households with no vehicle	17%	10%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,028	$47,107	—

Older residents in towns around Ogdensburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Canton, NY	16 mi	931	46
Potsdam, NY	24 mi	845	292
Gouverneur, NY	26 mi	836	41
Massena, NY	32 mi	2,091	320
Akwesasne, NY	43 mi	685	23
Fort Drum, NY	49 mi	16	0

Nursing homes near Ogdensburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Josephs Home	Ogdensburg, NY	0.7 mi	5 of 5	82	(315) 393-3780
United Helpers Canton Nursing Home	Canton, NY	16 mi	3 of 5	160	(315) 386-4541

Home health agencies serving Ogdensburg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Northern Lights Home Health Care	Ogdensberg, NY	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(315) 714-3135
Hcr / Hcr Home Care Chha (Plattsburgh)	Plattsburgh, NY	99 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(518) 310-0900
Health Services Of Northern New York Inc Chha	Potsdam, NY	25 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(315) 265-4065

Straight-line miles from the center of Ogdensburg. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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

Cost

What CNAs costs in Ogdensburg

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 51% of the $3,252 monthly median income of Ogdensburg 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.

Before you hire

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.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Ogdensburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ogdensburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Josephs Home in Ogdensburg (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); United Helpers Canton Nursing Home in Canton (16 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Ogdensburg?

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 51% of the $3,252 monthly median income of Ogdensburg 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.

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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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Ogdensburg, NY