Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Hopkinsville, KY
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Nursing Assistants in Hopkinsville, KY: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Hopkinsville are Christian Health Center in Hopkinsville (2.0 mi), Western State Nursing Facility in Hopkinsville (2.1 mi), Bradford Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hopkinsville (4.0 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).
Hopkinsville has about 629 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Hopkinsville compared with Christian County and Kentucky
| Census figure | Hopkinsville | Christian County | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.0% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 45% | 40% | 39% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 13% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 29% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 21% | 16% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.3% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $40,288 | $41,526 | — |
Older residents in towns around Hopkinsville
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove, KY | 12 mi | 363 | 0 |
| Fort Campbell North, KY | 12 mi | 0 | 0 |
| Cadiz, KY | 19 mi | 472 | 97 |
| Clarksville, TN | 20 mi | 16,885 | 1,259 |
| Princeton, KY | 29 mi | 1,254 | 124 |
| Greenville, KY | 30 mi | 1,082 | 126 |
Nursing homes near Hopkinsville
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Health Center | Hopkinsville, KY | 2.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 114 | (270) 885-1166 |
| Western State Nursing Facility | Hopkinsville, KY | 2.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 144 | (270) 889-6025 |
| Bradford Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation | Hopkinsville, KY | 4.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 100 | (270) 885-1151 |
| Christian Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente | Pembroke, KY | 7.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 60 | (270) 475-4227 |
| Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert TN State Veter | Clarksville, TN | 18 mi | 4 of 5 | 108 | (931) 245-4700 |
| Elkton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Elkton, KY | 18 mi | 1 of 5 | 60 | (270) 265-5321 |
Home health agencies serving Hopkinsville
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Deaconess Health At Home | Madisonville, KY | 34 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (270) 824-3470 |
| Lifeline Home Health Of Western Kentucky | Hopkinsville, KY | 1.7 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (270) 885-6353 |
| Caretenders | Cadiz, KY | 20 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (270) 522-0488 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Hopkinsville. 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 Hopkinsville
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 45% of the $3,357 monthly median income of Hopkinsville 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.
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 Hopkinsville: common questions
What nursing homes are near Hopkinsville?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Christian Health Center in Hopkinsville (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Western State Nursing Facility in Hopkinsville (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Bradford Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hopkinsville (4.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Hopkinsville?
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 45% of the $3,357 monthly median income of Hopkinsville 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.
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