CNA Home Care in Washington, NC: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Washington, NC: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

678

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 Washington are River Trace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Washington (1.0 mi), Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center in Washington (1.7 mi), The Carrolton Of Williamston in Williamston (13 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).

Washington has about 391 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Washington compared with Beaufort County and North Carolina

Census figure	Washington	Beaufort County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	33%
Residents 65 or older	26%	26%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	24%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.2%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,622	$50,168	—

Older residents in towns around Washington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
River Road, NC	5.1 mi	870	153
Greenville, NC	18 mi	10,353	958
Winterville, NC	20 mi	1,541	80
Williamston, NC	20 mi	1,123	94
Ayden, NC	21 mi	1,072	83
Grifton, NC	25 mi	458	87

Nursing homes near Washington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
River Trace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Washington, NC	1.0 mi	1 of 5	140	(252) 975-1636
Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center	Washington, NC	1.7 mi	2 of 5	128	(252) 946-9570
The Carrolton Of Williamston	Williamston, NC	13 mi	1 of 5	154	(252) 792-1616
Cypress Glen Retirement Community	Greenville, NC	17 mi	5 of 5	6	(252) 830-0036
Greenville Health And Rehabilitation Center	Greenville, NC	21 mi	1 of 5	120	(252) 758-7100
East Carolina Health And Rehabilitation Center	Greenville, NC	21 mi	1 of 5	130	(252) 830-9100

Home health agencies serving Washington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Washington, NC	5.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 946-7145
Centerwell Home Health	Greenville, NC	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Pollocksville, NC	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Amedisys Home Health	Snow Hill, NC	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 332-2346

Straight-line miles from the center of Washington. 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 Washington

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 38% of the $3,469 monthly median income of Washington 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 Washington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Washington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are River Trace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Washington (1.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center in Washington (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Carrolton Of Williamston in Williamston (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Washington?

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 38% of the $3,469 monthly median income of Washington 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Washington, NC