CNA Home Care in Waxhaw, NC: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Waxhaw, NC: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

810

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 Waxhaw are White Oak Of Waxhaw in Waxhaw (0.8 mi), Pavilion Health Center At Brightmore in Charlotte (8.6 mi), Lake Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Indian Trail (11 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).

Waxhaw has about 110 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Waxhaw compared with Union County and North Carolina

Census figure	Waxhaw	Union County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	30%	33%
Residents 65 or older	8.4%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	18%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	7.3%	11%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	2.4%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,936	$63,479	—

Older residents in towns around Waxhaw

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mineral Springs, NC	3.1 mi	621	11
Wesley Chapel, NC	5.4 mi	1,295	60
Weddington, NC	5.9 mi	1,924	58
Marvin, NC	6.1 mi	786	0
Indian Trail, NC	10 mi	3,960	332
Monroe, NC	11 mi	5,480	806

Nursing homes near Waxhaw

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
White Oak Of Waxhaw	Waxhaw, NC	0.8 mi	5 of 5	100	(704) 243-7640
Pavilion Health Center At Brightmore	Charlotte, NC	8.6 mi	2 of 5	108	(980) 245-8500
Lake Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Indian Trail, NC	11 mi	4 of 5	120	(704) 882-3420
Monroe Rehabilitation Center	Monroe, NC	12 mi	2 of 5	147	(704) 283-8548
Matthews Health & Rehab Center	Matthews, NC	12 mi	2 of 5	166	(704) 841-4920
Royal Park Rehabilitation & Health Center	Matthews, NC	13 mi	2 of 5	169	(704) 849-6990

Home health agencies serving Waxhaw

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Healthcare Of The Triad Inc.	Charlotte, NC	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 206-7208
Adoration Home Health	Charlotte, NC	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Well Care Home Health Of The Piedmont	Charlotte, NC	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 622-5491
Centerwell Home Health	Charlotte, NC	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Waxhaw. 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 Waxhaw

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 20% of the $6,661 monthly median income of Waxhaw 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 Waxhaw: common questions

What nursing homes are near Waxhaw?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are White Oak Of Waxhaw in Waxhaw (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pavilion Health Center At Brightmore in Charlotte (8.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lake Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Indian Trail (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Waxhaw?

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 20% of the $6,661 monthly median income of Waxhaw 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.

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