CNA Home Care in Chalco, NE: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Chalco, NE: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

647

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$17.38

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

$15.00

Nebraska minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Chalco are Good Samaritan Society - Millard in Omaha (1.8 mi), Newport House in Omaha (2.2 mi), Brookestone Village in Omaha (2.4 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Nebraska earn a median $17.38 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Chalco has about 53 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Chalco compared with Sarpy County and Nebraska

Census figure	Chalco	Sarpy County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	10%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	26%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	6.8%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	3.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,093	$70,972	—

Older residents in towns around Chalco

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
La Vista, NE	3.5 mi	1,995	198
Papillion, NE	4.0 mi	4,162	383
Gretna, NE	4.9 mi	972	90
Ralston, NE	5.2 mi	1,048	133
Omaha, NE	7.0 mi	70,865	7,208
Bellevue, NE	11 mi	9,953	1,135

Nursing homes near Chalco

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Samaritan Society - Millard	Omaha, NE	1.8 mi	1 of 5	106	(402) 895-2266
Newport House	Omaha, NE	2.2 mi	5 of 5	96	(402) 572-2595
Brookestone Village	Omaha, NE	2.4 mi	5 of 5	140	(402) 614-4000
Hillcrest Millard LLC	Omaha, NE	3.2 mi	1 of 5	76	(531) 365-3000
The Banyan At Montclair	Omaha, NE	3.8 mi	1 of 5	175	(402) 333-2304
The Lighthouse At Lakeside Village	Omaha, NE	4.6 mi	4 of 5	54	(402) 717-0200

Home health agencies serving Chalco

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Prime Home Care	La Vista, NE	3.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 390-2492
Amedisys Home Health Of The Midlands	Omaha, NE	7.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 342-5566
Heritage Oncare Home Health, LLC	Omaha, NE	4.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 403-4330
Accentcare Home Health Of Nebraska	Omaha, NE	7.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 999-6297

Straight-line miles from the center of Chalco. 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 Chalco

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,424 monthly median income of Chalco households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Chalco: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chalco?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Good Samaritan Society - Millard in Omaha (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Newport House in Omaha (2.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Brookestone Village in Omaha (2.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Chalco?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,424 monthly median income of Chalco households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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.

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