Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Berkeley, MO
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Nursing Assistants in Berkeley, MO: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Berkeley are Oak Knoll Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Ferguson (1.6 mi), Heritage Care Center in Saint Louis (2.0 mi), Florissant Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center in Florissant (2.2 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Missouri earn a median $15.90 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Berkeley has about 156 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Berkeley compared with St. Louis County and Missouri
| Census figure | Berkeley | St. Louis County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 28% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 19% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 41% | 32% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 8.2% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 16% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $40,156 | $63,295 | — |
Older residents in towns around Berkeley
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodson Terrace, MO | 1.8 mi | 631 | 142 |
| Ferguson, MO | 2.2 mi | 2,573 | 240 |
| St. John, MO | 2.2 mi | 1,047 | 27 |
| Breckenridge Hills, MO | 2.7 mi | 507 | 0 |
| St. Ann, MO | 3.1 mi | 2,099 | 193 |
| Dellwood, MO | 3.3 mi | 937 | 170 |
Nursing homes near Berkeley
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Knoll Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Ferguson, MO | 1.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 79 | (314) 521-7419 |
| Heritage Care Center | Saint Louis, MO | 2.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (314) 521-7471 |
| Florissant Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center | Florissant, MO | 2.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 98 | (314) 838-6555 |
| Arbor Hills Care & Rehab Center | Ferguson, MO | 2.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 150 | (314) 524-1111 |
| St Johns Place | Saint Louis, MO | 2.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 94 | (314) 426-2211 |
| Willowcreek Wellness & Rehabilitation | Florissant, MO | 2.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 158 | (314) 838-2211 |
Home health agencies serving Berkeley
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Bridgeton, MO | 4.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 381-5931 |
| Aw Health Care | Saint Louis, MO | 5.5 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (314) 726-5600 |
| Phoenix Home Care And Hospice | Saint Louis, MO | 7.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (636) 695-4330 |
| Evertrue Home Health | St. Louis, MO | 8.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (314) 352-7889 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Berkeley. 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 Berkeley
At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,346 monthly median income of Berkeley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.
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.
Nursing Assistants in Berkeley: common questions
What nursing homes are near Berkeley?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oak Knoll Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Ferguson (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Heritage Care Center in Saint Louis (2.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Florissant Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center in Florissant (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Berkeley?
At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,346 monthly median income of Berkeley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Woodson Terrace, MO
- Nursing Assistants in Ferguson, MO
- Nursing Assistants in St. John, MO
- Nursing Assistants in Breckenridge Hills, MO
- Nursing Assistants in St. Ann, MO
- Nursing Assistants in Dellwood, MO
- Nursing Assistants in Normandy, MO
- Nursing Assistants in Florissant, MO
- Nursing Assistants in Overland, MO
- Nursing Assistants in Northwoods, MO
- Nursing Assistants in Jennings, MO
- Nursing Assistants in Hazelwood, MO
- Nursing Assistants in Bridgeton, MO
- Nursing Assistants in Pine Lawn, MO
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Other care in Berkeley
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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