CNA Home Care in Hesston, KS: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Hesston, KS: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

439

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$15.03

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

$7.25

Kansas minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Hesston are Schowalter Villa in Hesston (0.6 mi), Pine Village in Moundridge (6.0 mi), Bethel Health Care Center in North Newton (6.1 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Kansas earn a median $15.03 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hesston has about 338 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Hesston compared with Harvey County and Kansas

Census figure	Hesston	Harvey County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	9.4%	3.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	31%	33%
Residents 65 or older	29%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	4.0%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	4.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,966	$54,392	—

Older residents in towns around Hesston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Newton, KS	8.4 mi	3,436	486
Halstead, KS	11 mi	554	123
Hillsboro, KS	19 mi	471	95
McPherson, KS	20 mi	2,315	429
Valley Center, KS	21 mi	1,469	187
Park City, KS	24 mi	860	75

Nursing homes near Hesston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Schowalter Villa	Hesston, KS	0.6 mi	5 of 5	105	(620) 327-0400
Pine Village	Moundridge, KS	6.0 mi	3 of 5	74	(620) 345-2901
Bethel Health Care Center	North Newton, KS	6.1 mi	5 of 5	65	(316) 284-2900
Moundridge Manor	Moundridge, KS	6.8 mi	5 of 5	78	(620) 345-6364
Newton Presbyterian Manor	Newton, KS	8.3 mi	3 of 5	60	(316) 283-5400
Bethesda Home	Goessel, KS	8.6 mi	5 of 5	57	(620) 367-2291

Home health agencies serving Hesston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 866-2929
Phoenix Home Care	Wichita, KS	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 688-5511
Ascension At Home	Wichita, KS	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 268-8588
Faith Home Health	Wichita, KS	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 370-2116

Straight-line miles from the center of Hesston. 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 Hesston

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,581 monthly median income of Hesston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Hesston: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hesston?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Schowalter Villa in Hesston (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pine Village in Moundridge (6.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Bethel Health Care Center in North Newton (6.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Hesston?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,581 monthly median income of Hesston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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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