Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Swansboro, NC
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Nursing Assistants in Swansboro, NC: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Swansboro are Premier Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville (15 mi), Croatan Ridge Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Newport (17 mi), Carolina Rivers Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville (18 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).
Swansboro has about 27 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Swansboro compared with Onslow County and North Carolina
| Census figure | Swansboro | Onslow County | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 21% | 39% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 22% | 10% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 21% | 28% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.0% | 11% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5% | 4.3% | 5.3% |
Older residents in towns around Swansboro
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Carteret, NC | 4.2 mi | 722 | 91 |
| Emerald Isle, NC | 6.2 mi | 1,449 | 68 |
| Piney Green, NC | 11 mi | 1,645 | 193 |
| Jacksonville, NC | 15 mi | 5,571 | 546 |
| Newport, NC | 15 mi | 909 | 115 |
| Sneads Ferry, NC | 17 mi | 538 | 32 |
Nursing homes near Swansboro
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Jacksonville, NC | 15 mi | 3 of 5 | 239 | (910) 353-7222 |
| Croatan Ridge Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Newport, NC | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | 64 | (252) 223-2560 |
| Carolina Rivers Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Jacksonville, NC | 18 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (910) 455-3610 |
| Cherry Point Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Havelock, NC | 19 mi | 2 of 5 | 70 | (252) 444-4631 |
| Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation And Health Care Cent | Morehead City, NC | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | 92 | (252) 726-0031 |
| Embassy At Morehead City | Morehead City, NC | 22 mi | not rated | 42 | (252) 515-7700 |
Home health agencies serving Swansboro
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Pollocksville, NC | 23 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Well Care Home Health | Wilmington, NC | 54 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (910) 362-9405 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Morehead City, NC | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Liberty Home Care, LLC | Wilmington, NC | 54 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (910) 251-8111 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Swansboro. 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 Swansboro
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. 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.
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.
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Nursing Assistants in Swansboro: common questions
What nursing homes are near Swansboro?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Premier Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville (15 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Croatan Ridge Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Newport (17 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Carolina Rivers Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville (18 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Swansboro?
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. 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.
More senior care near Swansboro
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Cape Carteret, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Emerald Isle, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Piney Green, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Jacksonville, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Newport, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Sneads Ferry, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Havelock, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Half Moon, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Neuse Forest, NC
- Nursing Assistants in Morehead City, NC
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Other care in Swansboro
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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