CNA Home Care in Covington, KY: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Covington, KY: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

588

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$17.52

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

$7.25

Kentucky minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Covington are Rosedale Green in Covington (1.4 mi), The Pavilion At Kenton in Covington (2.5 mi), St Elizabeth Edgewood SNF in Edgewood (3.1 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).

Covington has about 595 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Covington compared with Kenton County and Kentucky

Census figure	Covington	Kenton County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	34%	39%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	13%
Households with no vehicle	15%	6.8%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,073	$53,712	—

Older residents in towns around Covington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fort Wright, KY	1.1 mi	1,198	101
Fort Mitchell, KY	2.1 mi	974	118
Wilder, KY	2.1 mi	604	16
Taylor Mill, KY	2.1 mi	1,161	133
Park Hills, KY	2.3 mi	404	52
Lakeside Park, KY	2.5 mi	505	8

Nursing homes near Covington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rosedale Green	Covington, KY	1.4 mi	4 of 5	176	(859) 431-2244
The Pavilion At Kenton	Covington, KY	2.5 mi	1 of 5	82	(859) 283-6600
St Elizabeth Edgewood SNF	Edgewood, KY	3.1 mi	5 of 5	30	(859) 301-9980
Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas	Fort Thomas, KY	3.9 mi	3 of 5	140	(859) 572-0660
Village Care Center	Erlanger, KY	4.0 mi	4 of 5	100	(859) 727-9330
Madonna Manor	Villa Hills, KY	4.1 mi	1 of 5	60	(859) 426-6400

Home health agencies serving Covington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Elizabeth Home Care	Florence, KY	7.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 283-1500
Centerwell Home Health	Fort Mitchell, KY	2.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 331-5800
Interim Healthcare Of Northern Kentucky	Edgewood, KY	2.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 578-9191
Enhabit Home Health	Sharonville, OH	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(513) 999-6912

Straight-line miles from the center of Covington. 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 Covington

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 44% of the $3,423 monthly median income of Covington 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.

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 Covington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Covington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rosedale Green in Covington (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Pavilion At Kenton in Covington (2.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); St Elizabeth Edgewood SNF in Edgewood (3.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Covington?

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 44% of the $3,423 monthly median income of Covington 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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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 Covington, KY