Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Eddyville, KY
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Nursing Assistants in Eddyville, KY: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Eddyville are Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation in Kuttawa (1.7 mi), River's Bend Retirement Community in Kuttawa (3.2 mi), Princeton Nursing & Rehabilitation in Princeton (10 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).
Eddyville has about 52 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Eddyville compared with Lyon County and Kentucky
| Census figure | Eddyville | Lyon County | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.8% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 67% | 49% | 39% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 25% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 49% | 34% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.7% | 11% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.7% | 6.7% | 6.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $26,563 | $48,945 | — |
Older residents in towns around Eddyville
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton, KY | 11 mi | 1,254 | 124 |
| Marion, KY | 18 mi | 718 | 18 |
| Calvert City, KY | 18 mi | 474 | 114 |
| Cadiz, KY | 21 mi | 472 | 97 |
| Benton, KY | 22 mi | 947 | 204 |
| Reidland, KY | 25 mi | 966 | 133 |
Nursing homes near Eddyville
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation | Kuttawa, KY | 1.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 65 | (270) 388-2291 |
| River's Bend Retirement Community | Kuttawa, KY | 3.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 40 | (270) 388-2868 |
| Princeton Nursing & Rehabilitation | Princeton, KY | 10 mi | 3 of 5 | 104 | (270) 365-3541 |
| Calvert City Convalescent Center | Calvert City, KY | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | 95 | (270) 395-4124 |
| Salem Springlake Health & Rehabilitation Center | Salem, KY | 16 mi | 3 of 5 | 75 | (270) 988-4572 |
| Crittenden County Health & Rehabilitation Center | Marion, KY | 17 mi | 3 of 5 | 101 | (270) 965-2218 |
Home health agencies serving Eddyville
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell County Home Health | Princeton, KY | 12 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (270) 365-2011 |
| Baptist Health Deaconess Health At Home | Madisonville, KY | 36 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (270) 824-3470 |
| Lifeline Home Health Of Western Kentucky | Hopkinsville, KY | 36 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (270) 885-6353 |
| Marion Home Health Agency | Marion, KY | 17 mi | 1.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (270) 965-2550 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Eddyville. 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 Eddyville
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 69% of the $2,214 monthly median income of Eddyville 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 Eddyville: common questions
What nursing homes are near Eddyville?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation in Kuttawa (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); River's Bend Retirement Community in Kuttawa (3.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Princeton Nursing & Rehabilitation in Princeton (10 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Eddyville?
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 69% of the $2,214 monthly median income of Eddyville 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.
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