CNA Home Care in Wilson, NC: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Wilson, NC: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

754

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 Wilson are Wilson Pines Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Wilson (1.3 mi), Harmony Park At Wilson in Wilson (1.4 mi), Wilson Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Wilson (1.4 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).

Wilson has about 948 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Wilson compared with Wilson County and North Carolina

Census figure	Wilson	Wilson County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	36%	33%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	14%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	7.0%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,352	$40,652	—

Older residents in towns around Wilson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Nashville, NC	16 mi	1,248	226
Rocky Mount, NC	18 mi	10,923	1,630
Farmville, NC	21 mi	1,220	132
Lake Royale, NC	22 mi	894	161
Zebulon, NC	23 mi	1,122	58
Red Oak, NC	23 mi	1,046	55

Nursing homes near Wilson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wilson Pines Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Wilson, NC	1.3 mi	4 of 5	108	(252) 237-0724
Harmony Park At Wilson	Wilson, NC	1.4 mi	4 of 5	110	(252) 237-8161
Wilson Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Wilson, NC	1.4 mi	4 of 5	90	(252) 399-8998
Wilson Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Wilson, NC	1.5 mi	5 of 5	81	(252) 237-6300
Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center	Wilson, NC	2.0 mi	3 of 5	248	(252) 399-2112
Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center	Rocky Mount, NC	17 mi	2 of 5	117	(252) 443-7666

Home health agencies serving Wilson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Greenville, NC	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Kinston, NC	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Well Care Home Health, Inc	Raleigh, NC	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 846-1018
Centerwell Home Health	Washington, NC	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 946-7145

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilson. 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 Wilson

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 38% of the $3,446 monthly median income of Wilson 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 Wilson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wilson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wilson Pines Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Wilson (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Harmony Park At Wilson in Wilson (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Wilson Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Wilson (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Wilson?

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 38% of the $3,446 monthly median income of Wilson 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.

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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 Wilson, NC