Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Southern Gateway, VA
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Nursing Assistants in Southern Gateway, VA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Southern Gateway are Falls Run Nursing And Rehabilitation in Fredericksburg (1.6 mi), Berea Health & Rehab Center in Fredericksburg (1.7 mi), Fredericksburg Health And Rehab in Fredericksburg (3.9 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).
Southern Gateway has about 12 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Southern Gateway compared with Stafford County and Virginia
| Census figure | Southern Gateway | Stafford County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 78% | 28% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 6.0% | 11% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 65% | 23% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 50% | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.0% | 2.0% | 6.1% |
Older residents in towns around Southern Gateway
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth, VA | 2.2 mi | 946 | 155 |
| Fredericksburg, VA | 3.3 mi | 3,300 | 369 |
| Stafford Courthouse, VA | 6.8 mi | 422 | 54 |
| Aquia Harbour, VA | 10 mi | 878 | 60 |
| Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA | 11 mi | 901 | 130 |
| Lake Wilderness, VA | 12 mi | 437 | 17 |
Nursing homes near Southern Gateway
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Run Nursing And Rehabilitation | Fredericksburg, VA | 1.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 90 | (540) 752-0111 |
| Berea Health & Rehab Center | Fredericksburg, VA | 1.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 90 | (540) 701-9480 |
| Fredericksburg Health And Rehab | Fredericksburg, VA | 3.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 177 | (540) 786-8351 |
| Woodmont Center | Fredericksburg, VA | 4.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 118 | (540) 371-9414 |
| Carriage Hill Health & Rehab Center | Fredericksburg, VA | 4.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 150 | (540) 785-1120 |
| Heritage Hall King George | King George, VA | 17 mi | 2 of 5 | 130 | (540) 775-4000 |
Home health agencies serving Southern Gateway
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Star Home Health Care | Chantilly, VA | 38 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (703) 661-4555 |
| Home & Heart Health, Inc | Fredericksburg, VA | 3.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (540) 899-3666 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Midlothian, VA | 64 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (804) 639-7903 |
| Mary Washington Home Health Agency | Fredericksburg, VA | 3.4 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (540) 741-1667 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Southern Gateway. 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 Southern Gateway
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. 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 Southern Gateway: common questions
What nursing homes are near Southern Gateway?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Falls Run Nursing And Rehabilitation in Fredericksburg (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Berea Health & Rehab Center in Fredericksburg (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Fredericksburg Health And Rehab in Fredericksburg (3.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Southern Gateway?
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. 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.
More senior care near Southern Gateway
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Lake Wilderness, VA
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Other care in Southern Gateway
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.
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