CNA Home Care in Clayton, MO: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Clayton, MO: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

705

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 Clayton are Barnes-Jewish Extended Care in Saint Louis (0.8 mi), Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation in University City (1.7 mi), Oak Park Care Center in Saint Louis (1.9 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).

Clayton has about 297 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Clayton compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Clayton	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	28%	34%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	8.2%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$122,639	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Clayton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Richmond Heights, MO	0.9 mi	1,238	116
University City, MO	1.5 mi	5,881	942
Brentwood, MO	2.0 mi	1,301	113
Maplewood, MO	2.3 mi	817	85
Pagedale, MO	2.7 mi	511	27
Ladue, MO	3.0 mi	2,133	291

Nursing homes near Clayton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Barnes-Jewish Extended Care	Saint Louis, MO	0.8 mi	3 of 5	120	(314) 725-7447
Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation	University City, MO	1.7 mi	2 of 5	119	(314) 726-4767
Oak Park Care Center	Saint Louis, MO	1.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(314) 781-3444
U-City Forest Manor	Saint Louis, MO	2.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(314) 862-5556
Mcknight Place Extended Care	Saint Louis, MO	2.6 mi	4 of 5	70	(314) 993-2221
Delhaven Manor	Saint Louis, MO	2.9 mi	3 of 5	156	(314) 361-2902

Home health agencies serving Clayton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	1.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	2.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 695-4330
Elara Caring	Bridgeton, MO	8.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 381-5931

Straight-line miles from the center of Clayton. 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 Clayton

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 $10,220 monthly median income of Clayton 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 Clayton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clayton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Barnes-Jewish Extended Care in Saint Louis (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation in University City (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Oak Park Care Center in Saint Louis (1.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Clayton?

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 $10,220 monthly median income of Clayton 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.

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