CNA Home Care in Alexandria, KY: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Alexandria, KY: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

683

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$17.52

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

$7.25

Kentucky minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Alexandria are The Seasons At Alexandria in Alexandria (1.4 mi), Coldspring Transitional Care Center in Cold Spring (3.3 mi), Carmel Manor in Fort Thomas (7.3 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Kentucky earn a median $17.52 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Alexandria has about 169 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Alexandria compared with Campbell County and Kentucky

Census figure	Alexandria	Campbell County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	39%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	15%	13%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	5.7%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,732	$53,925	—

Older residents in towns around Alexandria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Claryville, KY	4.0 mi	573	45
Cold Spring, KY	4.3 mi	1,922	166
New Richmond, OH	5.6 mi	484	4
Highland Heights, KY	6.1 mi	1,021	111
Salem Heights, OH	6.8 mi	594	67
Taylor Mill, KY	6.8 mi	1,161	133

Nursing homes near Alexandria

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Seasons At Alexandria	Alexandria, KY	1.4 mi	1 of 5	117	(859) 694-4450
Coldspring Transitional Care Center	Cold Spring, KY	3.3 mi	3 of 5	143	(859) 441-4600
Carmel Manor	Fort Thomas, KY	7.3 mi	1 of 5	95	(859) 781-5111
Residence At Salem Woods	Cincinnati, OH	7.4 mi	5 of 5	99	(513) 231-8292
Mount Washington Care Center	Cincinnati, OH	7.7 mi	3 of 5	129	(513) 231-4561
Anderson, The	Cincinnati, OH	7.8 mi	1 of 5	100	(513) 474-6200

Home health agencies serving Alexandria

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Elizabeth Home Care	Florence, KY	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 283-1500
Centerwell Home Health	Fort Mitchell, KY	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 331-5800
Interim Healthcare Of Northern Kentucky	Edgewood, KY	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 578-9191
Caretenders Of Northern Kentucky	Fort Wright, KY	10 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 578-0022

Straight-line miles from the center of Alexandria. 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 Alexandria

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,811 monthly median income of Alexandria households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Alexandria: common questions

What nursing homes are near Alexandria?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Seasons At Alexandria in Alexandria (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Coldspring Transitional Care Center in Cold Spring (3.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Carmel Manor in Fort Thomas (7.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Alexandria?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,811 monthly median income of Alexandria households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 Alexandria, KY