CNA Home Care in Buckner, MO: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Buckner, MO: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

680

certified beds in the 6 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 Buckner are Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation in Blue Springs (7.2 mi), Ignite Medical Resort St Marys LLC in Blue Springs (8.1 mi), Rehabilitation Center Of Independence, The in Independence (9.8 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).

Buckner has about 41 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Buckner compared with Jackson County and Missouri

Census figure	Buckner	Jackson County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	34%	34%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	65%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	8.1%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$123,096	$51,827	—

Older residents in towns around Buckner

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Grain Valley, MO	8.2 mi	1,850	149
Independence, MO	8.9 mi	22,794	3,151
Blue Springs, MO	9.1 mi	9,093	622
Oak Grove, MO	9.4 mi	1,210	170
Sugar Creek, MO	11 mi	483	138
Liberty, MO	14 mi	4,881	488

Nursing homes near Buckner

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation	Blue Springs, MO	7.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(816) 229-6677
Ignite Medical Resort St Marys LLC	Blue Springs, MO	8.1 mi	2 of 5	130	(816) 220-4200
Rehabilitation Center Of Independence, The	Independence, MO	9.8 mi	2 of 5	130	(816) 257-2566
Aspire Senior Living Oak Grove	Oak Grove, MO	10 mi	2 of 5	90	(816) 690-4118
Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs	Blue Springs, MO	10 mi	5 of 5	90	(816) 622-2900
Villages Of Jackson Creek	Independence, MO	10 mi	2 of 5	120	(816) 795-1433

Home health agencies serving Buckner

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Independence, MO	9.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 524-5087
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
HCA Midwest Healthcare At Home	Kansas City, MO	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 942-3958
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	112 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753

Straight-line miles from the center of Buckner. 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 Buckner

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 13% of the $10,258 monthly median income of Buckner 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 Buckner: common questions

What nursing homes are near Buckner?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation in Blue Springs (7.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Ignite Medical Resort St Marys LLC in Blue Springs (8.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Rehabilitation Center Of Independence, The in Independence (9.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Buckner?

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 13% of the $10,258 monthly median income of Buckner 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 Buckner, MO