CNA Home Care in Branson, MO: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Branson, MO: the local picture

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

464

certified beds in the 4 nearest nursing homes

$15.90

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

$15.00

Missouri minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Branson are Point Lookout Nursing & Rehab in Hollister (4.8 mi), Shepherd Of The Hills Living Center in Branson (4.9 mi), Forsyth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Forsyth (11 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).

Branson has about 538 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Branson compared with Taney County and Missouri

Census figure	Branson	Taney County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	34%	34%
Residents 65 or older	25%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	4.4%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,084	$46,147	—

Older residents in towns around Branson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hollister, MO	3.3 mi	878	160
Forsyth, MO	12 mi	1,007	247
Green Forest, AR	21 mi	255	58
Berryville, AR	23 mi	889	121
Harrison, AR	27 mi	3,118	534
Ozark, MO	29 mi	3,268	339

Nursing homes near Branson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Point Lookout Nursing & Rehab	Hollister, MO	4.8 mi	2 of 5	130	(417) 334-4105
Shepherd Of The Hills Living Center	Branson, MO	4.9 mi	2 of 5	100	(417) 334-6431
Forsyth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Forsyth, MO	11 mi	2 of 5	120	(417) 546-6337
The Blossoms At Berryville Rehab & Nursing Center	Berryville, AR	23 mi	1 of 5	114	(870) 423-6966

Home health agencies serving Branson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atlas Home Health And Therapy, LLC	Branson, MO	4.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(417) 320-1237
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	125 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Springfield, MO	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(417) 877-7474
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 883-1648

Straight-line miles from the center of Branson. 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 Branson

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 37% of the $3,757 monthly median income of Branson 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.

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 Branson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Branson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Point Lookout Nursing & Rehab in Hollister (4.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Shepherd Of The Hills Living Center in Branson (4.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Forsyth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Forsyth (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Branson?

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 37% of the $3,757 monthly median income of Branson 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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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 Branson, MO