Washington, Pennsylvania

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

Hands-on personal care at home from a certified nursing assistant, for families who want state-certified training. Post what you need in Washington for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Washington, PA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
887
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$14.14
median hourly wage of home care aides in Pennsylvania (BLS, May 2025)
$7.25
Pennsylvania minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Washington are Transitions Healthcare Washington Pa in Washington (0.8 mi), Southmont Of Presbyterian Seniorcare in Washington (1.1 mi), Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Washington in Washington (2.2 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Pennsylvania earn a median $14.14 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Washington has about 160 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Washington compared with Washington County and Pennsylvania

Census figureWashingtonWashington CountyPennsylvania
Residents 85 or older1.2%2.8%2.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability36%32%32%
Residents 65 or older15%22%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone39%29%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)13%7.7%9.9%
Households with no vehicle19%7.3%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$45,755$55,388—

Older residents in towns around Washington

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Wolfdale, PA3.3 mi758146
McGovern, PA4.4 mi1,02291
Canonsburg, PA7.0 mi1,541291
Muse, PA8.4 mi409110
Southpointe, PA9.2 mi31510
Thompsonville, PA9.8 mi1,015129

Nursing homes near Washington

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Transitions Healthcare Washington PaWashington, PA0.8 mi1 of 5120(724) 228-4740
Southmont Of Presbyterian SeniorcareWashington, PA1.1 mi2 of 5147(724) 222-4300
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At WashingtonWashington, PA2.2 mi2 of 574(724) 222-2148
Premier Washington Rehabilitation And Nursing CtrWashington, PA2.6 mi1 of 5288(724) 228-5010
Greenery Center For Rehab And NursingCanonsburg, PA5.5 mi1 of 5140(724) 745-8000
Townview Health And Rehabilitation CenterCanonsburg, PA6.3 mi3 of 5118(724) 746-5040

Home health agencies serving Washington

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Care Plus Home Health Services, IncWashington, PA0.5 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(724) 225-2444
Medi Home Health Agency IncPittsburgh, PA30 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(412) 242-8540
Amedisys Home Health Of PaUniontown, PA34 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(724) 438-6660
Anova Home Healthcare Services IncCarnegie, PA18 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(412) 681-1044

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 Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,813 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. Pennsylvania'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 Transitions Healthcare Washington Pa in Washington (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Southmont Of Presbyterian Seniorcare in Washington (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Washington in Washington (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Washington?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,813 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. Pennsylvania'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 near Washington

More senior care near Washington

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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