CNA Home Care in Ashland, KY: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Ashland, KY: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

607

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 Ashland are Woodland Oaks in Ashland (0.6 mi), Kingsbrook Lifecare Center in Ashland (3.4 mi), Harbor Healthcare Of Ironton in Ironton (3.7 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).

Ashland has about 479 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Ashland compared with Boyd County and Kentucky

Census figure	Ashland	Boyd County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	42%	39%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	16%	13%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.4%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,348	$41,552	—

Older residents in towns around Ashland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Westwood, KY	2.4 mi	990	52
South Point, OH	4.4 mi	673	93
Russell, KY	4.6 mi	684	97
Kenova, WV	5.2 mi	760	53
Ironton, OH	5.4 mi	2,346	364
Flatwoods, KY	6.0 mi	1,431	143

Nursing homes near Ashland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Woodland Oaks	Ashland, KY	0.6 mi	4 of 5	110	(606) 325-5200
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center	Ashland, KY	3.4 mi	4 of 5	137	(606) 324-1414
Harbor Healthcare Of Ironton	Ironton, OH	3.7 mi	4 of 5	125	(740) 532-6096
Sanctuary At Ohio Valley	Ironton, OH	3.7 mi	4 of 5	93	(740) 532-6188
Crystal Care Of Coal Grove	Coal Grove, OH	4.6 mi	3 of 5	57	(740) 532-0449
Oakmont Manor	Flatwoods, KY	6.2 mi	3 of 5	85	(606) 836-3187

Home health agencies serving Ashland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St. Claire Medical Center Home Health	Morehead, KY	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 783-6957
King's Daughters' Medical Center Hha	Ashland, KY	0.9 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 408-9700
Tech Medical, Inc	Flatwoods, KY	5.8 mi	1 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 393-6606

Straight-line miles from the center of Ashland. 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 Ashland

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 44% of the $3,446 monthly median income of Ashland 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 Ashland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ashland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Woodland Oaks in Ashland (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Kingsbrook Lifecare Center in Ashland (3.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Harbor Healthcare Of Ironton in Ironton (3.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Ashland?

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 44% of the $3,446 monthly median income of Ashland 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.

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