Poquoson, Virginia

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Poquoson, VA

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Poquoson, VA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
568
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$14.57
median hourly wage of home care aides in Virginia (BLS, May 2025)
$12.77
Virginia minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Poquoson are Bayside Of Poquoson Health And Rehab in Poquoson (5.6 mi), Marcella Post Acute in Hampton (7.4 mi), Hampton Health & Rehab Center, LLC in Hampton (8.1 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Virginia earn a median $14.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Poquoson has about 337 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Poquoson compared with Virginia

Census figurePoquosonVirginia
Residents 85 or older2.7%1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability28%31%
Residents 65 or older20%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone17%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)2.8%8.8%
Households with no vehicle1.0%6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$95,000—

Older residents in towns around Poquoson

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Hampton, VA5.6 mi22,9622,048
Bethel Manor, VA7.0 mi50
Newport News, VA13 mi25,9162,672
Gloucester Point, VA14 mi2,331218
Norfolk, VA15 mi30,4402,704
Carrollton, VA18 mi98322

Nursing homes near Poquoson

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Bayside Of Poquoson Health And RehabPoquoson, VA5.6 mi2 of 560(757) 868-9960
Marcella Post AcuteHampton, VA7.4 mi2 of 5180(757) 827-8953
Hampton Health & Rehab Center, LLCHampton, VA8.1 mi3 of 586(757) 224-2230
The ChesapeakeNewport News, VA8.5 mi3 of 552(757) 599-4376
Waterview Health & Rehab CenterHampton, VA8.7 mi1 of 5130(757) 722-9881
Regency Health And Rehabilitation CenterYorktown, VA9.0 mi2 of 560(757) 890-0675

Home health agencies serving Poquoson

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home Health Of Newport NewsHampton, VA8.1 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(757) 223-5424
Commonwealth Home CarePortsmouth, VA21 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(757) 937-8600
At Home CareWilliamsburg, VA26 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(757) 220-2112
Medi Home Health AgencyChesapeake, VA27 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(757) 420-7192

Straight-line miles from the center of Poquoson. 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 Poquoson

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $7,917 monthly median income of Poquoson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Poquoson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Poquoson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bayside Of Poquoson Health And Rehab in Poquoson (5.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Marcella Post Acute in Hampton (7.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Hampton Health & Rehab Center, LLC in Hampton (8.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Poquoson?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $7,917 monthly median income of Poquoson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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.

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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