Whispering Pines, North Carolina

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Whispering Pines, NC

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Whispering Pines, NC: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
615
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 Whispering Pines are Penick Village in Southern Pines (5.1 mi), The Greens At Pinehurst Rehabilitation & Living Ce in Pinehurst (6.0 mi), Peak Resources - Pinelake in Carthage (6.3 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).

Whispering Pines has about 31 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Whispering Pines compared with Moore County and North Carolina

Census figureWhispering PinesMoore CountyNorth Carolina
Residents 85 or older0.6%2.6%1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability15%30%33%
Residents 65 or older15%24%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone12%27%28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)1.8%7.4%11%
Households with no vehicle0.0%4.2%5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$103,897$65,485—

Older residents in towns around Whispering Pines

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Southern Pines, NC4.0 mi4,205963
Carthage, NC5.6 mi565116
Pinehurst, NC6.8 mi7,487657
Aberdeen, NC8.6 mi1,269125
Seven Lakes, NC12 mi2,12672
Spout Springs, NC18 mi1,15394

Nursing homes near Whispering Pines

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Penick VillageSouthern Pines, NC5.1 mi5 of 532(910) 692-0306
The Greens At Pinehurst Rehabilitation & Living CePinehurst, NC6.0 mi3 of 5120(910) 295-1781
Peak Resources - PinelakeCarthage, NC6.3 mi4 of 5108(910) 947-5155
Saint Joseph Of The Pines Health CenterPinehurst, NC6.8 mi5 of 5176(910) 246-1000
Pinehurst Healthcare & Rehabilitation CenterPinehurst, NC7.5 mi2 of 5144(910) 295-6158
Inn At Quail Haven VillagePinehurst, NC7.5 mi4 of 535(910) 295-2294

Home health agencies serving Whispering Pines

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Aveanna Home HealthFayetteville, NC26 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides—
Amedisys Home Health CareThomasville, NC59 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(336) 472-4449
Liberty Home CareSouthern Pines, NC5.6 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(910) 246-9886
Firsthealth Home CareWest End, NC9.3 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(910) 295-2211

Straight-line miles from the center of Whispering Pines. 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 Whispering Pines

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 15% of the $8,658 monthly median income of Whispering Pines 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 Whispering Pines: common questions

What nursing homes are near Whispering Pines?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Penick Village in Southern Pines (5.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Greens At Pinehurst Rehabilitation & Living Ce in Pinehurst (6.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Peak Resources - Pinelake in Carthage (6.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Whispering Pines?

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 15% of the $8,658 monthly median income of Whispering Pines 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.

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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