Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Cape Girardeau, MO
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Nursing Assistants in Cape Girardeau, MO: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Cape Girardeau are Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau (0.6 mi), Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau (0.7 mi), Lutheran Home, The in Cape Girardeau (1.1 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).
Cape Girardeau has about 1,053 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Cape Girardeau compared with Cape Girardeau County and Missouri
| Census figure | Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 36% | 33% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 18% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 38% | 32% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 11% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.5% | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $47,405 | $49,089 | — |
Older residents in towns around Cape Girardeau
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott City, MO | 6.0 mi | 562 | 37 |
| Jackson, MO | 7.2 mi | 2,688 | 318 |
| Chaffee, MO | 11 mi | 540 | 126 |
| Anna, IL | 20 mi | 999 | 108 |
| Sikeston, MO | 29 mi | 3,549 | 377 |
| Charleston, MO | 30 mi | 656 | 19 |
Nursing homes near Cape Girardeau
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau Girardeau | Cape Girardeau, MO | 0.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 75 | (573) 335-1281 |
| Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau, MO | 0.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (573) 335-2086 |
| Lutheran Home, The | Cape Girardeau, MO | 1.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 274 | (573) 335-0158 |
| Ratliff Care Center | Cape Girardeau, MO | 1.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 46 | (573) 335-5810 |
| Fountainbleau Lodge | Cape Girardeau, MO | 2.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 33 | (573) 335-1999 |
| Heartland Care And Rehabilitation Center | Cape Girardeau, MO | 2.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 102 | (573) 334-5225 |
Home health agencies serving Cape Girardeau
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Dexter, MO | 42 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (866) 243-0042 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri | Poplar Bluff, MO | 60 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (573) 727-9687 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Rolla, MO | 128 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (573) 341-3456 |
| Adoration Home Health | Sikeston, MO | 29 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (573) 472-2234 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Cape Girardeau. 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 Cape Girardeau
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 35% of the $3,950 monthly median income of Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau: common questions
What nursing homes are near Cape Girardeau?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lutheran Home, The in Cape Girardeau (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Cape Girardeau?
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 35% of the $3,950 monthly median income of Cape Girardeau 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
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- Nursing Assistants in Anna, IL
- Nursing Assistants in Sikeston, MO
- Nursing Assistants in Charleston, MO
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Other care in Cape Girardeau
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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