Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Park Forest Village, PA
Hands-on personal care at home from a certified nursing assistant, for families who want state-certified training. Post what you need in Park Forest Village for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Nursing Assistants in Park Forest Village, PA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Park Forest Village are Village At Penn State, The in State College (2.6 mi), Embassy Of Hearthside in State College (3.2 mi), Foxdale Village in State College (3.9 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).
Park Forest Village has about 119 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Park Forest Village compared with Centre County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Park Forest Village | Centre County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 25% | 30% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 16% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 28% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.9% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 13% | 11% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $81,789 | $65,656 | — |
Older residents in towns around Park Forest Village
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toftrees, PA | 2.1 mi | 716 | 350 |
| State College, PA | 2.8 mi | 2,786 | 480 |
| Stormstown, PA | 5.9 mi | 343 | 0 |
| Boalsburg, PA | 7.2 mi | 1,013 | 64 |
| Pleasant Gap, PA | 9.8 mi | 466 | 49 |
| Bellefonte, PA | 11 mi | 957 | 219 |
Nursing homes near Park Forest Village
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village At Penn State, The | State College, PA | 2.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 36 | (814) 238-1949 |
| Embassy Of Hearthside | State College, PA | 3.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 157 | (814) 237-0630 |
| Foxdale Village | State College, PA | 3.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 46 | (814) 238-3322 |
| Juniper Village At Brookline-Rehabilitation And Sk | State College, PA | 4.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 116 | (814) 238-3139 |
| Centre Care Rehabilitation And Wellness Services | Bellefonte, PA | 6.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 240 | (814) 278-6000 |
| Valley View Haven, Inc | Belleville, PA | 17 mi | 5 of 5 | 155 | (717) 935-2105 |
Home health agencies serving Park Forest Village
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medi Home Health Agency | State College, PA | 1.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (814) 235-1048 |
| Advantage Home Health Services Central | State College, PA | 3.0 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (814) 235-1011 |
| Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania | Altoona, PA | 33 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (814) 946-5411 |
| Advantage Home Health Services, LLC | Altoona, PA | 33 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (814) 943-0222 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Park Forest Village. 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 Park Forest Village
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 18% of the $6,816 monthly median income of Park Forest Village 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 Park Forest Village: common questions
What nursing homes are near Park Forest Village?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Village At Penn State, The in State College (2.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Embassy Of Hearthside in State College (3.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Foxdale Village in State College (3.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Park Forest Village?
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 18% of the $6,816 monthly median income of Park Forest Village 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.
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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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