Bald Knob, Arkansas

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Bald Knob, AR

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Bald Knob, AR: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
860
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$13.30
median hourly wage of home care aides in Arkansas (BLS, May 2025)
$11.00
Arkansas minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Bald Knob are The Blossoms At Oakdale Rehab & Nursing Center in Judsonia (6.1 mi), The Crossing At Riverside Health And Rehabilitatio in Searcy (8.8 mi), The Springs Searcy in Searcy (12 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Arkansas earn a median $13.30 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Bald Knob has about 25 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Bald Knob compared with White County and Arkansas

Census figureBald KnobWhite CountyArkansas
Residents 85 or older1.0%1.6%1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability54%44%40%
Residents 65 or older16%17%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone49%28%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.3%11%12%
Households with no vehicle13%5.5%5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$31,944$43,930—

Older residents in towns around Bald Knob

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Searcy, AR10 mi3,936679
Beebe, AR25 mi1,11845
Southside, AR28 mi67497
Newport, AR29 mi1,488122
Heber Springs, AR29 mi1,764271
Ward, AR30 mi51137

Nursing homes near Bald Knob

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
The Blossoms At Oakdale Rehab & Nursing CenterJudsonia, AR6.1 mi3 of 5154(501) 729-3823
The Crossing At Riverside Health And RehabilitatioSearcy, AR8.8 mi5 of 5138(501) 268-2324
The Springs SearcySearcy, AR12 mi2 of 5245(501) 268-6188
Woodruff County Health CenterMccrory, AR21 mi3 of 5120(870) 731-2543
Des Arc Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterDes Arc, AR23 mi5 of 598(870) 256-4194
Beebe Retirement Center, Inc.Beebe, AR25 mi4 of 5105(501) 882-3313

Home health agencies serving Bald Knob

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Approve Home Medical ServicesBatesville, AR33 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(800) 822-8232
Uams Health-Home HealthSearcy, AR10 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(501) 268-2292
Adoration Home HealthBatesville, AR33 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides(502) 630-7138
Centerwell Home HealthMelbourne, AR55 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, home health aides(870) 368-3472

Straight-line miles from the center of Bald Knob. 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 Bald Knob

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $2,662 monthly median income of Bald Knob households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Bald Knob: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bald Knob?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Blossoms At Oakdale Rehab & Nursing Center in Judsonia (6.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Crossing At Riverside Health And Rehabilitatio in Searcy (8.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Springs Searcy in Searcy (12 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Bald Knob?

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $2,662 monthly median income of Bald Knob households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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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