Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Dardenne Prairie, MO
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Nursing Assistants in Dardenne Prairie, MO: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Dardenne Prairie are Delmar Gardens Of O'fallon in O Fallon (1.3 mi), Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie in Dardenne Prairie (2.7 mi), Lutheran Senior Services At Breeze Park in Saint Charles (3.5 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).
Dardenne Prairie has about 154 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Dardenne Prairie compared with St. Charles County and Missouri
| Census figure | Dardenne Prairie | St. Charles County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.1% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 23% | 31% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 17% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 25% | 26% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.0% | 6.3% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% | 3.8% | 6.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $82,208 | $67,902 | — |
Older residents in towns around Dardenne Prairie
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Fallon, MO | 3.0 mi | 13,569 | 1,506 |
| Cottleville, MO | 3.2 mi | 901 | 26 |
| Weldon Spring, MO | 4.0 mi | 1,512 | 330 |
| Lake St. Louis, MO | 4.6 mi | 3,712 | 270 |
| St. Peters, MO | 6.6 mi | 11,461 | 1,401 |
| St. Paul, MO | 7.6 mi | 418 | 25 |
Nursing homes near Dardenne Prairie
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmar Gardens Of O'fallon | O Fallon, MO | 1.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 198 | (636) 240-6100 |
| Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie | Dardenne Prairie, MO | 2.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 38 | (636) 865-0200 |
| Lutheran Senior Services At Breeze Park | Saint Charles, MO | 3.5 mi | 4 of 5 | 50 | (636) 939-5223 |
| Cottages Of Lake St Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | 4.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 60 | (636) 614-3510 |
| Garden View Care Center | O Fallon, MO | 4.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 80 | (636) 240-2840 |
| Abbey Senior Health | O Fallon, MO | 5.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 55 | (636) 240-5754 |
Home health agencies serving Dardenne Prairie
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Family Home Care, LLC | Ellisville, MO | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (636) 594-2332 |
| Phoenix Home Care And Hospice | Saint Louis, MO | 14 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 | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 381-5931 |
| Evertrue Home Health | St. Louis, MO | 22 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (314) 352-7889 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Dardenne Prairie. 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 Dardenne Prairie
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 20% of the $6,851 monthly median income of Dardenne Prairie 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 Dardenne Prairie: common questions
What nursing homes are near Dardenne Prairie?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Delmar Gardens Of O'fallon in O Fallon (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie in Dardenne Prairie (2.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lutheran Senior Services At Breeze Park in Saint Charles (3.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Dardenne Prairie?
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 20% of the $6,851 monthly median income of Dardenne Prairie 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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