Waynesboro, Virginia

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Waynesboro, VA

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Waynesboro, VA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
510
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$14.57
median hourly wage of home care aides in Virginia (BLS, May 2025)
$12.77
Virginia minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Waynesboro are Summit Square in Waynesboro (0.1 mi), River Edge Rehabilitation And Nursing in Waynesboro (1.2 mi), Augusta Nursing And Rehabilitation in Fishersville (3.8 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).

Waynesboro has about 579 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Waynesboro compared with Virginia

Census figureWaynesboroVirginia
Residents 85 or older2.5%1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability32%31%
Residents 65 or older18%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone35%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)10%8.8%
Households with no vehicle5.8%6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$48,889—

Older residents in towns around Waynesboro

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Fishersville, VA5.2 mi2,334312
Stuarts Draft, VA8.0 mi2,632322
Verona, VA11 mi91185
Staunton, VA11 mi5,524734
Crozet, VA11 mi1,374124
Grottoes, VA15 mi42325

Nursing homes near Waynesboro

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Summit SquareWaynesboro, VA0.1 mi4 of 518(540) 941-3100
River Edge Rehabilitation And NursingWaynesboro, VA1.2 mi1 of 5109(540) 949-7191
Augusta Nursing And RehabilitationFishersville, VA3.8 mi1 of 5112(540) 885-8424
Shenandoah Nursing HomeFishersville, VA4.5 mi5 of 584(540) 949-8665
Augusta Medical Ctr Skilled CAFishersville, VA5.1 mi5 of 517(540) 332-4020
Staunton Post Acute & RehabilitationStaunton, VA11 mi2 of 5170(540) 886-2335

Home health agencies serving Waynesboro

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
At Home CareMechanicsvlle, VA91 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(804) 359-3400
Continuum Home Health CareCharlottesville, VA22 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(434) 984-2273
Sentara Home Care ServicesHarrisonburg, VA26 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(540) 433-4429
Augusta Home Care,Fishersville, VA5.4 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(540) 932-5162

Straight-line miles from the center of Waynesboro. 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 Waynesboro

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, which is 31% of the $4,074 monthly median income of Waynesboro households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.

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 Waynesboro: common questions

What nursing homes are near Waynesboro?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Summit Square in Waynesboro (0.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); River Edge Rehabilitation And Nursing in Waynesboro (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Augusta Nursing And Rehabilitation in Fishersville (3.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Waynesboro?

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, which is 31% of the $4,074 monthly median income of Waynesboro households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.

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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