CNA Home Care in Smithfield, NC: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Smithfield, NC: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

715

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$15.02

median hourly wage of home care aides in North Carolina (BLS, May 2025)

$7.25

North Carolina minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Smithfield are Barbour Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield (1.2 mi), Smithfield Manor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cen in Smithfield (1.4 mi), Springbrook Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Clayton (9.4 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in North Carolina earn a median $15.02 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Smithfield has about 311 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Smithfield compared with Johnston County and North Carolina

Census figure	Smithfield	Johnston County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	34%	33%
Residents 65 or older	20%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	9.6%	11%
Households with no vehicle	11%	3.7%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,392	$53,545	—

Older residents in towns around Smithfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Selma, NC	3.6 mi	1,072	186
Wilson's Mills, NC	4.3 mi	174	0
Clayton, NC	11 mi	2,993	204
Archer Lodge, NC	11 mi	907	185
Benson, NC	14 mi	816	48
Wendell, NC	19 mi	2,044	381

Nursing homes near Smithfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Barbour Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Smithfield, NC	1.2 mi	4 of 5	165	(919) 934-6017
Smithfield Manor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cen	Smithfield, NC	1.4 mi	1 of 5	160	(919) 934-3171
Springbrook Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Clayton, NC	9.4 mi	3 of 5	100	(919) 550-7200
Clayton Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Clayton, NC	10 mi	1 of 5	90	(919) 553-8232
Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of	Benson, NC	14 mi	2 of 5	100	(919) 207-1717
Bellarose Nursing And Rehab	Garner, NC	17 mi	5 of 5	100	(919) 985-8400

Home health agencies serving Smithfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pruitthealth At Home - Wake	Raleigh, NC	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 838-2768
Centerwell Home Health	Goldsboro, NC	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Raleigh, NC	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Well Care Home Health, Inc	Raleigh, NC	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 846-1018

Straight-line miles from the center of Smithfield. 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 Smithfield

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,366 monthly median income of Smithfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 Smithfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Smithfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Barbour Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Smithfield Manor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cen in Smithfield (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Springbrook Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Clayton (9.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Smithfield?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,366 monthly median income of Smithfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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.

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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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