Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Central City, KY
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Nursing Assistants in Central City, KY: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Central City are Maple Health And Rehabilitation in Greenville (6.3 mi), Greenville Nursing And Rehabilitation in Greenville (6.3 mi), Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital Lon in Greenville (7.6 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Kentucky earn a median $17.52 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Central City has about 92 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Central City compared with Muhlenberg County and Kentucky
| Census figure | Central City | Muhlenberg County | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 45% | 39% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 20% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 37% | 31% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 18% | 18% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.2% | 5.2% | 6.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $37,308 | $36,223 | — |
Older residents in towns around Central City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, KY | 6.5 mi | 1,082 | 126 |
| Beaver Dam, KY | 16 mi | 672 | 44 |
| Hartford, KY | 17 mi | 468 | 63 |
| Madisonville, KY | 21 mi | 3,770 | 363 |
| Masonville, KY | 26 mi | 352 | 0 |
| Sorgho, KY | 31 mi | 269 | 0 |
Nursing homes near Central City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Health And Rehabilitation | Greenville, KY | 6.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 97 | (270) 338-5400 |
| Greenville Nursing And Rehabilitation | Greenville, KY | 6.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 60 | (270) 338-1523 |
| Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital Lon | Greenville, KY | 7.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 45 | (270) 338-8433 |
| Beaver Dam Nursing & Rehab Center, Inc | Beaver Dam, KY | 16 mi | 3 of 5 | 58 | (270) 274-9646 |
| Signature Healthcare Of Hartford Rehab & Wellness | Hartford, KY | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | 110 | (270) 298-7437 |
| Riverside Care & Rehabilitation Center | Calhoun, KY | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | 79 | (270) 273-3783 |
Home health agencies serving Central City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro Health Muhlenburg Community Hospital Home Health | Central City, KY | 0.6 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (270) 754-9340 |
| Baptist Health Deaconess Health At Home | Madisonville, KY | 20 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (270) 824-3470 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Central City. 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 Central City
At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $3,109 monthly median income of Central City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.
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.
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Nursing Assistants in Central City: common questions
What nursing homes are near Central City?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Maple Health And Rehabilitation in Greenville (6.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Greenville Nursing And Rehabilitation in Greenville (6.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital Lon in Greenville (7.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Central City?
At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $3,109 monthly median income of Central City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Greenville, KY
- Nursing Assistants in Beaver Dam, KY
- Nursing Assistants in Hartford, KY
- Nursing Assistants in Madisonville, KY
- Nursing Assistants in Masonville, KY
- Nursing Assistants in Sorgho, KY
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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.
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