Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in White River Junction, VT
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Nursing Assistants in White River Junction, VT: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to White River Junction are Lebanon Center, Genesis Healthcare in Lebanon (4.0 mi), Hanover Terrace Health And Rehabilitation in Hanover (5.6 mi), Cedar Hill Health Care Center in Windsor (15 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Vermont earn a median $20.00 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
White River Junction has about 45 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
White River Junction compared with Windsor County and Vermont
| Census figure | White River Junction | Windsor County | Vermont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 26% | 30% | 29% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 26% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 41% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.8% | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $65,489 | $57,500 | — |
Older residents in towns around White River Junction
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilder, VT | 2.0 mi | 844 | 147 |
| Lebanon, NH | 3.9 mi | 3,214 | 598 |
| Hanover, NH | 5.1 mi | 1,489 | 498 |
| Claremont, NH | 18 mi | 2,726 | 249 |
| Newport, NH | 21 mi | 1,191 | 248 |
| Springfield, VT | 26 mi | 807 | 58 |
Nursing homes near White River Junction
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Center, Genesis Healthcare | Lebanon, NH | 4.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 110 | (603) 448-2234 |
| Hanover Terrace Health And Rehabilitation | Hanover, NH | 5.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 100 | (603) 643-2854 |
| Cedar Hill Health Care Center | Windsor, VT | 15 mi | 3 of 5 | 39 | (802) 674-6609 |
| Elm Wood Center At Claremont | Claremont, NH | 18 mi | 2 of 5 | 68 | (603) 542-2606 |
| Woodlawn Healthcare Center LLC | Newport, NH | 21 mi | 2 of 5 | 53 | (603) 863-1020 |
| Sullivan County Health Care | Unity, NH | 24 mi | 4 of 5 | 156 | (603) 542-9511 |
Home health agencies serving White River Junction
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. | Rutland, VT | 32 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (802) 857-5030 |
| Vna And Hospice Of Vermont And New Hampshire | White River Junction, VT | 3.0 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (802) 478-7125 |
Straight-line miles from the center of White River Junction. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What CNAs costs in White River Junction
At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,457 monthly median income of White River Junction households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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.
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.
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Nursing Assistants in White River Junction: common questions
What nursing homes are near White River Junction?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lebanon Center, Genesis Healthcare in Lebanon (4.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hanover Terrace Health And Rehabilitation in Hanover (5.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Cedar Hill Health Care Center in Windsor (15 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in White River Junction?
At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,457 monthly median income of White River Junction households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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.
More senior care near White River Junction
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Springfield, VT
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Other care in White River Junction
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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