CNA Home Care in Weirton, WV: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Weirton, WV: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

557

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$13.47

median hourly wage of home care aides in West Virginia (BLS, May 2025)

$8.75

West Virginia minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Weirton are Weirton Geriatric Center in Weirton (0.9 mi), Weirton Medical Center in Weirton (2.1 mi), Laurels Of Steubenville The in Steubenville (4.6 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in West Virginia earn a median $13.47 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Weirton has about 720 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Weirton compared with Hancock County and West Virginia

Census figure	Weirton	Hancock County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	3.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	38%	39%
Residents 65 or older	25%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	7.4%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,417	$49,239	—

Older residents in towns around Weirton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Toronto, OH	4.3 mi	1,322	77
Follansbee, WV	5.1 mi	588	62
Steubenville, OH	5.6 mi	3,303	408
Mingo Junction, OH	6.3 mi	885	100
Wintersville, OH	7.8 mi	838	143
Wellsville, OH	14 mi	599	24

Nursing homes near Weirton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Weirton Geriatric Center	Weirton, WV	0.9 mi	5 of 5	137	(304) 723-4300
Weirton Medical Center	Weirton, WV	2.1 mi	4 of 5	33	(304) 797-6000
Laurels Of Steubenville The	Steubenville, OH	4.6 mi	2 of 5	98	(740) 264-5042
Carriage Inn Of Steubenville	Steubenville, OH	5.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(740) 264-7161
Brightwood Center	Follansbee, WV	6.2 mi	1 of 5	115	(304) 527-1100
Villa Vista Royale LLC	Steubenville, OH	6.3 mi	5 of 5	54	(740) 264-7301

Home health agencies serving Weirton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Weirton Medical Center Home Health	Weirton, WV	0.5 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 797-6495
Stonerise Home Health	New Martinsville, WV	54 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(304) 455-0350

Straight-line miles from the center of Weirton. 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 Weirton

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,368 monthly median income of Weirton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.

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 Weirton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Weirton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Weirton Geriatric Center in Weirton (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Weirton Medical Center in Weirton (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Laurels Of Steubenville The in Steubenville (4.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Weirton?

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,368 monthly median income of Weirton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 Weirton, WV