Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Gray Summit, MO
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Nursing Assistants in Gray Summit, MO: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Gray Summit are Pacific Care Center in Pacific (4.4 mi), Union Nursing in Union (8.2 mi), St Andrew's At Francis Place in Eureka (10 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).
Gray Summit has about 30 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Gray Summit compared with Franklin County and Missouri
| Census figure | Gray Summit | Franklin County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 23% | 34% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 19% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 35% | 27% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.2% | 7.6% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.8% | 3.8% | 6.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $31,717 | $51,567 | — |
Older residents in towns around Gray Summit
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Ridge, MO | 3.8 mi | 469 | 7 |
| Pacific, MO | 4.4 mi | 1,355 | 212 |
| Eureka, MO | 9.8 mi | 1,766 | 252 |
| Union, MO | 10 mi | 1,585 | 146 |
| Wildwood, MO | 10 mi | 7,286 | 452 |
| Washington, MO | 11 mi | 3,040 | 345 |
Nursing homes near Gray Summit
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Care Center | Pacific, MO | 4.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 118 | (636) 271-4222 |
| Union Nursing | Union, MO | 8.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 60 | (636) 206-8585 |
| St Andrew's At Francis Place | Eureka, MO | 10 mi | 3 of 5 | 106 | (636) 938-5151 |
| Sunset Health Care Center | Union, MO | 11 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (636) 583-2252 |
| Marymount Manor | Eureka, MO | 12 mi | 1 of 5 | 174 | (636) 938-6770 |
| Grandview Healthcare Center | Washington, MO | 12 mi | 2 of 5 | 102 | (636) 239-9190 |
Home health agencies serving Gray Summit
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Bridgeton, MO | 28 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 381-5931 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Rolla, MO | 63 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (573) 341-3456 |
| Mercy Home Health | Saint Louis, MO | 22 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (314) 729-4550 |
| Apollo Medical | Saint Louis, MO | 23 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (314) 692-0611 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Gray Summit. 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 Gray Summit
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 52% of the $2,643 monthly median income of Gray Summit 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 Gray Summit: common questions
What nursing homes are near Gray Summit?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pacific Care Center in Pacific (4.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Union Nursing in Union (8.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); St Andrew's At Francis Place in Eureka (10 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Gray Summit?
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 52% of the $2,643 monthly median income of Gray Summit 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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