CNA Home Care in Wellston, OH: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Wellston, OH: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

357

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$16.57

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

$11.00

Ohio minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Wellston are Edgewood Manor Of Wellston in Wellston (0.7 mi), Jenkins Care Community in Wellston (1.7 mi), Four Winds Nursing Facility in Jackson (3.6 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Ohio earn a median $16.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Wellston has about 124 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Wellston compared with Jackson County and Ohio

Census figure	Wellston	Jackson County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	45%	33%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	15%	10%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	7.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,457	$40,845	—

Older residents in towns around Wellston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jackson, OH	7.6 mi	1,128	65
Waverly, OH	24 mi	1,126	171
Athens, OH	28 mi	1,476	285
The Plains, OH	28 mi	1,010	138
Gallipolis, OH	28 mi	884	68
Point Pleasant, WV	29 mi	1,143	319

Nursing homes near Wellston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edgewood Manor Of Wellston	Wellston, OH	0.7 mi	5 of 5	50	(740) 384-5611
Jenkins Care Community	Wellston, OH	1.7 mi	4 of 5	57	(740) 384-2119
Four Winds Nursing Facility	Jackson, OH	3.6 mi	3 of 5	86	(740) 286-7551
Ayden Healthcare Of Jackson	Jackson, OH	11 mi	4 of 5	82	(740) 286-5026
Maple Hills Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation	Mcarthur, OH	11 mi	3 of 5	42	(740) 596-5955
National Church Residences Bristol Village	Waverly, OH	23 mi	5 of 5	40	(740) 947-2113

Home health agencies serving Wellston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Achh Of CA - Circleville	Circleville, OH	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(740) 474-7826
National Church Residences Home And Community Serv	Chillicothe, OH	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 947-3010
Ross County Home Health LLC	Chillicothe, OH	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(740) 775-1114
Abbott Home Care, Inc	Coal Grove, OH	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 534-9908

Straight-line miles from the center of Wellston. 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 Wellston

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,705 monthly median income of Wellston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Wellston: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wellston?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Edgewood Manor Of Wellston in Wellston (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Jenkins Care Community in Wellston (1.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Four Winds Nursing Facility in Jackson (3.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Wellston?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,705 monthly median income of Wellston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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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