CNA Home Care in Shenandoah, VA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Shenandoah, VA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

739

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 Shenandoah are Life Care Center Of New Market in New Market (11 mi), Harrisonburg Hlth & Rehab Cntr in Harrisonburg (13 mi), Vmrc, Complete Living Care in Harrisonburg (14 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).

Shenandoah has about 36 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Shenandoah compared with Page County and Virginia

Census figure	Shenandoah	Page County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	3.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	39%	31%
Residents 65 or older	13%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	33%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	9.9%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	7.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,778	$43,288	—

Older residents in towns around Shenandoah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Elkton, VA	5.3 mi	434	20
Broadway, VA	13 mi	870	67
Timberville, VA	13 mi	422	23
Massanetta Springs, VA	13 mi	1,621	383
Harrisonburg, VA	14 mi	5,411	567
Luray, VA	15 mi	1,420	242

Nursing homes near Shenandoah

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of New Market	New Market, VA	11 mi	5 of 5	118	(540) 740-8041
Harrisonburg Hlth & Rehab Cntr	Harrisonburg, VA	13 mi	1 of 5	180	(540) 433-2623
Vmrc, Complete Living Care	Harrisonburg, VA	14 mi	3 of 5	120	(540) 564-3500
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community	Harrisonburg, VA	14 mi	5 of 5	84	(540) 568-8200
Skyview Springs Rehab And Nursing Center	Luray, VA	15 mi	3 of 5	120	(540) 743-4571
Blue Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing	Harrisonburg, VA	15 mi	2 of 5	117	(540) 433-2791

Home health agencies serving Shenandoah

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Five Star Home Health Care	Chantilly, VA	69 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 661-4555
Sentara Home Care Services	Harrisonburg, VA	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 433-4429
Continuum Home Health Care	Charlottesville, VA	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 984-2273
Valley Health Home Health	Winchester, VA	54 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 536-5200

Straight-line miles from the center of Shenandoah. 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 Shenandoah

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 32% of the $3,982 monthly median income of Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah: common questions

What nursing homes are near Shenandoah?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of New Market in New Market (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Harrisonburg Hlth & Rehab Cntr in Harrisonburg (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Vmrc, Complete Living Care in Harrisonburg (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Shenandoah?

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 32% of the $3,982 monthly median income of Shenandoah 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.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Shenandoah, VA