Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Silver Spring, MD
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Nursing Assistants in Silver Spring, MD: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Silver Spring are Woodside Rehab & Nursing in Silver Spring (1.2 mi), Fox Chase Healthcare in Silver Spring (1.3 mi), Althea Woodland Nursing Home in Silver Spring (1.6 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Maryland earn a median $18.29 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Silver Spring has about 899 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Silver Spring compared with Montgomery County and Maryland
| Census figure | Silver Spring | Montgomery County | Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 25% | 26% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 23% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.7% | 7.4% | 9.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 16% | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $94,154 | $109,242 | — |
Older residents in towns around Silver Spring
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Corners, MD | 1.6 mi | 1,116 | 142 |
| Forest Glen, MD | 1.7 mi | 1,287 | 178 |
| Takoma Park, MD | 1.8 mi | 2,635 | 177 |
| Langley Park, MD | 2.3 mi | 1,231 | 93 |
| Burnt Mills, MD | 2.5 mi | 500 | 105 |
| South Kensington, MD | 2.6 mi | 1,612 | 315 |
Nursing homes near Silver Spring
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Rehab & Nursing | Silver Spring, MD | 1.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 92 | (301) 588-5544 |
| Fox Chase Healthcare | Silver Spring, MD | 1.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 87 | (301) 587-2400 |
| Althea Woodland Nursing Home | Silver Spring, MD | 1.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 50 | (301) 434-2646 |
| Sligo Creek Healthcare | Takoma Park, MD | 1.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 102 | (301) 270-4200 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arcola | Silver Spring, MD | 2.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 151 | (301) 649-2400 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Chevy Chase | Chevy Chase, MD | 2.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 172 | (301) 657-8686 |
Home health agencies serving Silver Spring
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americare In Home Nursing | Fort Washington, MD | 17 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 296-9002 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Columbia, MD | 17 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (410) 997-5257 |
| Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice | Silver Spring, MD | 1.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (301) 754-4663 |
| Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. | Silver Spring, MD | 4.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (301) 592-4400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Silver Spring. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What CNAs costs in Silver Spring
At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $7,846 monthly median income of Silver Spring households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
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.
Nursing Assistants in Silver Spring: common questions
What nursing homes are near Silver Spring?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Woodside Rehab & Nursing in Silver Spring (1.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Fox Chase Healthcare in Silver Spring (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Althea Woodland Nursing Home in Silver Spring (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Silver Spring?
At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $7,846 monthly median income of Silver Spring households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
More senior care near Silver Spring
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Four Corners, MD
- Nursing Assistants in Forest Glen, MD
- Nursing Assistants in Takoma Park, MD
- Nursing Assistants in Langley Park, MD
- Nursing Assistants in Burnt Mills, MD
- Nursing Assistants in South Kensington, MD
- Nursing Assistants in Kemp Mill, MD
- Nursing Assistants in Adelphi, MD
- Nursing Assistants in Hillandale, MD
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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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