Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Port Townsend, WA
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Nursing Assistants in Port Townsend, WA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Port Townsend are Life Care Center Of Port Townsend in Port Townsend (1.0 mi), Regency Coupeville Rehab And Nursing Center in Coupeville (8.2 mi), Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation Of Sequim in Sequim (15 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Washington earn a median $22.95 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Port Townsend has about 485 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Port Townsend compared with Jefferson County and Washington
| Census figure | Port Townsend | Jefferson County | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 4.6% | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 30% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 44% | 41% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 38% | 27% | 26% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 8.1% | 8.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.0% | 4.6% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $60,932 | $65,503 | — |
Older residents in towns around Port Townsend
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA | 6.2 mi | 867 | 31 |
| Oak Harbor, WA | 14 mi | 3,118 | 589 |
| Sequim, WA | 14 mi | 3,722 | 541 |
| Port Ludlow, WA | 15 mi | 1,454 | 99 |
| Camano, WA | 15 mi | 5,906 | 392 |
| Hansville, WA | 18 mi | 1,670 | 235 |
Nursing homes near Port Townsend
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center Of Port Townsend | Port Townsend, WA | 1.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 94 | (360) 385-3555 |
| Regency Coupeville Rehab And Nursing Center | Coupeville, WA | 8.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 112 | (360) 678-2273 |
| Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation Of Sequim | Sequim, WA | 15 mi | 2 of 5 | 90 | (360) 582-3900 |
| Sequim Bay Post Acute | Sequim, WA | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | 100 | (360) 582-2400 |
| Josephine Caring Community | Stanwood, WA | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | 160 | (360) 629-2126 |
Home health agencies serving Port Townsend
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Healthcare Home Health | Port Townsend, WA | 1.3 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (360) 385-0610 |
| Olympic Medical Home Health | Port Angeles, WA | 30 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (360) 417-7315 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Port Townsend. 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 Port Townsend
At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $5,078 monthly median income of Port Townsend households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Port Townsend: common questions
What nursing homes are near Port Townsend?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Port Townsend in Port Townsend (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Regency Coupeville Rehab And Nursing Center in Coupeville (8.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation Of Sequim in Sequim (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Port Townsend?
At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $5,078 monthly median income of Port Townsend households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Port Townsend
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Hansville, WA
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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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