Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in El Dorado Springs, MO
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Nursing Assistants in El Dorado Springs, MO: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to El Dorado Springs are Community Springs Healthcare Facility in El Dorado Springs (0.7 mi), Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility in Stockton (18 mi), Nathan Richard Health Care Center in Nevada (18 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).
El Dorado Springs has about 106 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
El Dorado Springs compared with Cedar County and Missouri
| Census figure | El Dorado Springs | Cedar County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 41% | 34% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 23% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 29% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 23% | 15% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 16% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $26,875 | $34,030 | — |
Older residents in towns around El Dorado Springs
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada, MO | 18 mi | 1,455 | 131 |
| Lamar, MO | 30 mi | 985 | 165 |
| Butler, MO | 32 mi | 935 | 229 |
| Clinton, MO | 37 mi | 2,188 | 346 |
| Fort Scott, KS | 37 mi | 1,760 | 211 |
| Bolivar, MO | 38 mi | 2,283 | 502 |
Nursing homes near El Dorado Springs
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Springs Healthcare Facility | El Dorado Springs, MO | 0.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (417) 876-2531 |
| Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility | Stockton, MO | 18 mi | 4 of 5 | 90 | (417) 276-5126 |
| Nathan Richard Health Care Center | Nevada, MO | 18 mi | 1 of 5 | 68 | (417) 667-8889 |
| Moore Few Care Center | Nevada, MO | 19 mi | 3 of 5 | 108 | (417) 448-3841 |
| Medicalodges Nevada | Nevada, MO | 19 mi | 3 of 5 | 100 | (417) 667-5064 |
| Appleton City Manor | Appleton City, MO | 22 mi | 1 of 5 | 60 | (660) 476-2128 |
Home health agencies serving El Dorado Springs
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri | Joplin, MO | 60 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (417) 206-6500 |
| Vitalcaring Group | Springfield, MO | 64 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (417) 883-1648 |
| Integrity Home Care + Hospice | Springfield, MO | 64 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (417) 889-9773 |
| Citizens Memorial Home Health | Bolivar, MO | 38 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (417) 326-3585 |
Straight-line miles from the center of El Dorado Springs. 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 El Dorado Springs
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 62% of the $2,240 monthly median income of El Dorado Springs 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 El Dorado Springs: common questions
What nursing homes are near El Dorado Springs?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Community Springs Healthcare Facility in El Dorado Springs (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility in Stockton (18 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Nathan Richard Health Care Center in Nevada (18 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in El Dorado Springs?
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 62% of the $2,240 monthly median income of El Dorado Springs 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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