Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Fort Leonard Wood, MO
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Nursing Assistants in Fort Leonard Wood, MO: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Fort Leonard Wood are Life Care Center Of Waynesville in Waynesville (6.8 mi), Richland Care Center Inc in Richland (16 mi), Phelps Health in Rolla (23 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).
Fort Leonard Wood has about 0 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Fort Leonard Wood compared with Pulaski County and Missouri
| Census figure | Fort Leonard Wood | Pulaski County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 49% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 0.3% | 9.7% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 0.0% | 31% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 18% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.6% | 3.2% | 6.6% |
Older residents in towns around Fort Leonard Wood
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Robert, MO | 5.0 mi | 700 | 56 |
| Waynesville, MO | 6.6 mi | 934 | 213 |
| Licking, MO | 23 mi | 400 | 29 |
| Rolla, MO | 24 mi | 2,865 | 447 |
| Lebanon, MO | 30 mi | 2,587 | 449 |
| St. James, MO | 33 mi | 898 | 131 |
Nursing homes near Fort Leonard Wood
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center Of Waynesville | Waynesville, MO | 6.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (573) 774-6456 |
| Richland Care Center Inc | Richland, MO | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | 86 | (573) 765-3243 |
| Phelps Health | Rolla, MO | 23 mi | 5 of 5 | 20 | (573) 364-8899 |
| Hickory Manor | Licking, MO | 23 mi | 2 of 5 | 60 | (573) 674-2111 |
| Cedar Pointe | Rolla, MO | 24 mi | 1 of 5 | 102 | (573) 364-7766 |
| Silverstone Place | Rolla, MO | 24 mi | 3 of 5 | 110 | (573) 426-6200 |
Home health agencies serving Fort Leonard Wood
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Jefferson City, MO | 57 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 690-1753 |
| Integrity Home Care + Hospice | Springfield, MO | 74 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (417) 889-9773 |
| Phelps Health Home Health And Hospice | Rolla, MO | 24 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (573) 364-2425 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Leonard Wood. 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 Fort Leonard Wood
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. 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.
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Nursing Assistants in Fort Leonard Wood: common questions
What nursing homes are near Fort Leonard Wood?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Waynesville in Waynesville (6.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Richland Care Center Inc in Richland (16 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Phelps Health in Rolla (23 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Fort Leonard Wood?
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. 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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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