CNA Home Care in Ravenswood, WV: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Ravenswood, WV: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

558

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$13.47

median hourly wage of home care aides in West Virginia (BLS, May 2025)

$8.75

West Virginia minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Ravenswood are Ravenswood Village in Ravenswood (0.3 mi), Mountain View Care Center in Ripley (9.2 mi), Arbors At Pomeroy in Pomeroy (16 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in West Virginia earn a median $13.47 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Ravenswood has about 175 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Ravenswood compared with Jackson County and West Virginia

Census figure	Ravenswood	Jackson County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	4.6%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	46%	39%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	35%	11%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,997	$43,002	—

Older residents in towns around Ravenswood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ripley, WV	9.7 mi	650	144
Point Pleasant, WV	21 mi	1,143	319
Blennerhassett, WV	22 mi	807	71
Parkersburg, WV	24 mi	6,319	667
Belpre, OH	24 mi	1,628	205
Gallipolis, OH	25 mi	884	68

Nursing homes near Ravenswood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ravenswood Village	Ravenswood, WV	0.3 mi	3 of 5	62	(304) 273-9385
Mountain View Care Center	Ripley, WV	9.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(304) 633-4732
Arbors At Pomeroy	Pomeroy, OH	16 mi	3 of 5	91	(740) 992-6606
Overbrook Center	Middleport, OH	16 mi	3 of 5	99	(740) 992-6472
Majestic Care Of Lakin	West Columbia, WV	18 mi	3 of 5	136	(304) 675-0860
Arcadia Valley Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Coolville, OH	18 mi	2 of 5	50	(740) 667-3156

Home health agencies serving Ravenswood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Parkersburg, WV	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 424-7172
Pleasant Valley Home Health	Point Pleasant, WV	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 675-7400

Straight-line miles from the center of Ravenswood. 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 Ravenswood

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,250 monthly median income of Ravenswood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.

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 Ravenswood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ravenswood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ravenswood Village in Ravenswood (0.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Mountain View Care Center in Ripley (9.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Arbors At Pomeroy in Pomeroy (16 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Ravenswood?

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,250 monthly median income of Ravenswood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Ravenswood, WV