Saratoga Springs, New York

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Saratoga Springs, NY

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Saratoga Springs, NY: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
1,104
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$19.05
median hourly wage of home care aides in New York (BLS, May 2025)
$17.00
top New York minimum wage tier per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Saratoga Springs are Wesley Health Care Center Inc in Saratoga Springs (1.5 mi), Seton Health At Schuyler Ridge Residential H C in Clifton Park (14 mi), Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services in Scotia (15 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in New York earn a median $19.05 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Saratoga Springs has about 897 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Saratoga Springs compared with Saratoga County and New York

Census figureSaratoga SpringsSaratoga CountyNew York
Residents 85 or older3.1%2.0%2.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability31%27%32%
Residents 65 or older22%20%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone33%29%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.6%7.5%13%
Households with no vehicle10.0%4.7%29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$76,558$73,772—

Older residents in towns around Saratoga Springs

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Milton, NY4.4 mi1,08489
Ballston Spa, NY5.8 mi71076
Country Knolls, NY11 mi1,05365
Mechanicville, NY12 mi88950
Corinth, NY13 mi50220
Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek, NY15 mi407119

Nursing homes near Saratoga Springs

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Wesley Health Care Center IncSaratoga Springs, NY1.5 mi1 of 5356(518) 587-3600
Seton Health At Schuyler Ridge Residential H CClifton Park, NY14 mi1 of 5120(518) 371-1400
Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social ServicesScotia, NY15 mi2 of 5200(518) 384-3600
Fort Hudson Nursing Center IncFort Edward, NY17 mi2 of 5196(518) 747-2811
Glens Falls Center For Rehabilitation And NursingGlens Falls, NY17 mi3 of 5120(518) 793-2575
Pathways Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterNiskayuna, NY18 mi4 of 5112(518) 374-2212

Home health agencies serving Saratoga Springs

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthBallston Lake, NY11 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(518) 899-1158
Eddy Visiting Nurse & Rehab AssociationTroy, NY24 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(518) 274-6200
Marquis Certified Home Care, LLCAlbany, NY24 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(518) 216-0100
Vna Home HealthAlbany, NY28 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(518) 489-2681

Straight-line miles from the center of Saratoga Springs. 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 Saratoga Springs

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $6,380 monthly median income of Saratoga Springs households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Saratoga Springs: common questions

What nursing homes are near Saratoga Springs?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wesley Health Care Center Inc in Saratoga Springs (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Seton Health At Schuyler Ridge Residential H C in Clifton Park (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services in Scotia (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Saratoga Springs?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $6,380 monthly median income of Saratoga Springs households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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.

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