Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in South Boston, VA
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Nursing Assistants in South Boston, VA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to South Boston are Berry Hill Nursing Home in South Boston (1.0 mi), South Boston Health & Rehab Center in South Boston (1.6 mi), Clarksville Health & Rehab Center in Clarksville (20 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).
South Boston has about 366 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
South Boston compared with Halifax County and Virginia
| Census figure | South Boston | Halifax County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 4.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 36% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 25% | 26% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 45% | 32% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 10% | 13% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $35,966 | $40,195 | — |
Older residents in towns around South Boston
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxboro, NC | 22 mi | 1,823 | 267 |
| Mount Hermon, VA | 28 mi | 1,127 | 72 |
| Danville, VA | 29 mi | 8,914 | 1,087 |
| Oxford, NC | 32 mi | 2,347 | 399 |
| Altavista, VA | 35 mi | 656 | 87 |
| Henderson, NC | 38 mi | 2,681 | 409 |
Nursing homes near South Boston
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Hill Nursing Home | South Boston, VA | 1.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (434) 572-8901 |
| South Boston Health & Rehab Center | South Boston, VA | 1.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 216 | (434) 572-4906 |
| Clarksville Health & Rehab Center | Clarksville, VA | 20 mi | 4 of 5 | 168 | (434) 374-4141 |
| Roxboro Healthcare & Rehab Center | Roxboro, NC | 21 mi | 2 of 5 | 140 | (336) 599-0106 |
| Person Memorial Hospital | Roxboro, NC | 21 mi | 1 of 5 | 56 | (336) 503-5707 |
| Heritage Hall - Brookneal | Brookneal, VA | 23 mi | 5 of 5 | 60 | (434) 376-3717 |
Home health agencies serving South Boston
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Home Health | Midlothian, VA | 85 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (804) 639-7903 |
| Sentara Home Care Services (Halifax) | South Boston, VA | 1.1 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (434) 517-3339 |
| 1ST Care Home Health South Boston | South Boston, VA | 1.1 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (434) 572-1312 |
| Hallmark Home Health Care | Danville, VA | 28 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (434) 799-3938 |
Straight-line miles from the center of South Boston. 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 South Boston
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 42% of the $2,997 monthly median income of South Boston 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.
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 South Boston: common questions
What nursing homes are near South Boston?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Berry Hill Nursing Home in South Boston (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); South Boston Health & Rehab Center in South Boston (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Clarksville Health & Rehab Center in Clarksville (20 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in South Boston?
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 42% of the $2,997 monthly median income of South Boston 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; 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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