Sayre, Pennsylvania

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Sayre, PA

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Sayre, PA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
733
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$14.14
median hourly wage of home care aides in Pennsylvania (BLS, May 2025)
$7.25
Pennsylvania minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Sayre are Athens Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Athens (1.3 mi), Elderwood At Waverly in Waverly (1.8 mi), Sayre Health Care Center in Sayre (2.8 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Pennsylvania earn a median $14.14 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Sayre has about 127 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Sayre compared with Bradford County and Pennsylvania

Census figureSayreBradford CountyPennsylvania
Residents 85 or older2.3%2.7%2.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability23%30%32%
Residents 65 or older22%22%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone59%29%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.4%12%9.9%
Households with no vehicle12%6.9%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$35,579$44,659—

Older residents in towns around Sayre

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Waverly, NY2.1 mi1,084193
Athens, PA3.4 mi73292
Towanda, PA15 mi529117
Owego, NY16 mi629128
Southport, NY16 mi1,629167
Elmira, NY17 mi4,114431

Nursing homes near Sayre

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Athens Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterAthens, PA1.3 mi1 of 590(570) 731-6919
Elderwood At WaverlyWaverly, NY1.8 mi1 of 5200(607) 565-2861
Sayre Health Care CenterSayre, PA2.8 mi3 of 590(570) 888-2192
Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care And RehabilitTowanda, PA14 mi2 of 568(570) 268-2239
Chemung County Health Center - Nursing FacilityElmira, NY16 mi5 of 5200(607) 737-2001
St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing FacilityElmira, NY16 mi2 of 585(607) 733-6541

Home health agencies serving Sayre

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Care Plus Home Health Services, IncWashington, PA231 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(724) 225-2444
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.Towanda, PA16 minot ratednursing, home health aides(570) 268-1001
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.Clarks Summit, PA54 minot ratednursing, home health aides(570) 587-8000
Aveanna HealthcareOlyphant, PA59 minot ratednursing, home health aides(570) 319-2053

Straight-line miles from the center of Sayre. 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 Sayre

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $2,965 monthly median income of Sayre households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

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 Sayre: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sayre?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Athens Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Athens (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Elderwood At Waverly in Waverly (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Sayre Health Care Center in Sayre (2.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Sayre?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $2,965 monthly median income of Sayre households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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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