CNA Home Care in Grayson, KY: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Grayson, KY: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

638

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$17.52

median hourly wage of home care aides in Kentucky (BLS, May 2025)

$7.25

Kentucky minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Grayson are Carter Nursing And Rehabilitation in Grayson (0.9 mi), Boyd Nursing And Rehabilitation in Ashland (11 mi), Kingsbrook Lifecare Center in Ashland (15 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).

Grayson has about 54 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Grayson compared with Carter County and Kentucky

Census figure	Grayson	Carter County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	47%	39%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	61%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	16%	13%
Households with no vehicle	21%	8.3%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,313	$37,027	—

Older residents in towns around Grayson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Westwood, KY	17 mi	990	52
Flatwoods, KY	18 mi	1,431	143
Russell, KY	18 mi	684	97
Ashland, KY	18 mi	4,099	479
Ironton, OH	20 mi	2,346	364
Kenova, WV	20 mi	760	53

Nursing homes near Grayson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Carter Nursing And Rehabilitation	Grayson, KY	0.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(606) 474-7835
Boyd Nursing And Rehabilitation	Ashland, KY	11 mi	3 of 5	60	(606) 928-2963
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center	Ashland, KY	15 mi	4 of 5	137	(606) 324-1414
Wurtland Nursing And Rehabilitation	Wurtland, KY	17 mi	1 of 5	126	(606) 836-0931
Woodland Oaks	Ashland, KY	18 mi	4 of 5	110	(606) 325-5200
Oakmont Manor	Flatwoods, KY	18 mi	3 of 5	85	(606) 836-3187

Home health agencies serving Grayson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St. Claire Medical Center Home Health	Morehead, KY	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 783-6957
King's Daughters' Medical Center Hha	Ashland, KY	18 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 408-9700
Somc Home Health Services	Vanceburg, KY	20 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 796-0056

Straight-line miles from the center of Grayson. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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

Cost

What CNAs costs in Grayson

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 75% of the $2,026 monthly median income of Grayson 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.

Before you hire

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.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Grayson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Grayson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Carter Nursing And Rehabilitation in Grayson (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Boyd Nursing And Rehabilitation in Ashland (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Kingsbrook Lifecare Center in Ashland (15 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Grayson?

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 75% of the $2,026 monthly median income of Grayson 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Grayson, KY