Radford, Virginia

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Radford, VA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
641
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 Radford are Radford Health And Rehab Center in Radford (0.9 mi), Highland Ridge Rehab Center in Dublin (6.8 mi), The Wybe And Marietje Kroontje Health Care Center in Blacksburg (9.4 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).

Radford has about 174 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Radford compared with Virginia

Census figureRadfordVirginia
Residents 85 or older1.0%1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability39%31%
Residents 65 or older9.6%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone29%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)14%8.8%
Households with no vehicle2.3%6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$53,889—

Older residents in towns around Radford

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Dublin, VA7.3 mi31926
Christiansburg, VA8.6 mi4,364358
Merrimac, VA9.1 mi968226
Blacksburg, VA11 mi3,474201
Pulaski, VA12 mi1,600208
Pearisburg, VA17 mi6808

Nursing homes near Radford

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Radford Health And Rehab CenterRadford, VA0.9 mi4 of 590(540) 633-6533
Highland Ridge Rehab CenterDublin, VA6.8 mi1 of 5132(540) 674-4193
The Wybe And Marietje Kroontje Health Care CenterBlacksburg, VA9.4 mi1 of 560(540) 443-3400
Heritage Hall BlacksburgBlacksburg, VA9.5 mi4 of 5179(540) 951-7000
Pulaski Hlth & Rehab CntrPulaski, VA12 mi4 of 590(540) 980-3111
Skyline Nursing & RehabilitationFloyd, VA20 mi3 of 590(540) 745-2016

Home health agencies serving Radford

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthRoanoke, VA39 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(540) 362-7578
Amedisys Home Health CareRoanoke, VA39 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(540) 265-5980
Interim HealthcareDublin, VA7.0 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(276) 200-2606
Medi Home Health AgencyPulaski, VA13 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(540) 382-5637

Straight-line miles from the center of Radford. 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 Radford

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 28% of the $4,491 monthly median income of Radford 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 Radford: common questions

What nursing homes are near Radford?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Radford Health And Rehab Center in Radford (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Highland Ridge Rehab Center in Dublin (6.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Wybe And Marietje Kroontje Health Care Center in Blacksburg (9.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Radford?

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 28% of the $4,491 monthly median income of Radford 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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