Rainsville, Alabama

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Rainsville, AL

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Rainsville, AL: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
842
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$13.39
median hourly wage of home care aides in Alabama (BLS, May 2025)
$7.25
Alabama minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Rainsville are Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne in Fort Payne (7.4 mi), Collinsville Healthcare & Rehab in Collinsville (15 mi), Crossville Health And Rehabilitation, LLC in Crossville (16 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Alabama earn a median $13.39 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

Rainsville has about 57 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Rainsville compared with DeKalb County and Alabama

Census figureRainsvilleDeKalb CountyAlabama
Residents 85 or older1.0%1.6%1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability31%35%38%
Residents 65 or older25%18%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone20%28%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.7%13%12%
Households with no vehicle1.0%4.2%5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$34,674$38,448—

Older residents in towns around Rainsville

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Fort Payne, AL8.8 mi2,311155
Henagar, AL11 mi40261
Scottsboro, AL16 mi3,627287
Guntersville, AL25 mi1,892163
Centre, AL25 mi1,407240
Albertville, AL27 mi3,464333

Nursing homes near Rainsville

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Crowne Health Care Of Ft PayneFort Payne, AL7.4 mi4 of 5123(256) 845-5990
Collinsville Healthcare & RehabCollinsville, AL15 mi2 of 5200(256) 524-2117
Crossville Health And Rehabilitation, LLCCrossville, AL16 mi5 of 5143(256) 528-7844
Highlands Health And RehabScottsboro, AL17 mi5 of 550(256) 218-3708
Cloverdale Rehabilitation And WellnessScottsboro, AL17 mi4 of 5141(256) 259-1505
Cherokee County Health And Rehabilitation CenterCentre, AL25 mi2 of 5185(256) 927-5778

Home health agencies serving Rainsville

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home Health Of Fort PayneRainesville, AL0.6 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(256) 844-8303
Centerwell Home HealthRainbow City, AL42 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(256) 442-1138
Alabama Homecare Fort PayneFort Payne, AL4.0 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(256) 524-2411
Medical Centers HomecareAlbertville, AL26 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(256) 878-5811

Straight-line miles from the center of Rainsville. 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 Rainsville

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $2,890 monthly median income of Rainsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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.

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 Rainsville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Rainsville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne in Fort Payne (7.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Collinsville Healthcare & Rehab in Collinsville (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Crossville Health And Rehabilitation, LLC in Crossville (16 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Rainsville?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $2,890 monthly median income of Rainsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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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