CNA Home Care in Hutchinson, KS: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Hutchinson, KS: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

390

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 Hutchinson are Diversicare Of Hutchinson in Hutchinson (1.1 mi), Hutchinson Operator, LLC in Hutchinson (1.1 mi), Good Samaritan - Hutchinson Village in Hutchinson (1.6 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).

Hutchinson has about 1,123 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Hutchinson compared with Reno County and Kansas

Census figure	Hutchinson	Reno County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	3.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	36%	33%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	37%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.5%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	4.8%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,206	$44,617	—

Older residents in towns around Hutchinson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
South Hutchinson, KS	3.5 mi	784	243
Halstead, KS	22 mi	554	123
McPherson, KS	25 mi	2,315	429
Lyons, KS	25 mi	565	56
Hesston, KS	27 mi	1,030	338
Cheney, KS	30 mi	410	87

Nursing homes near Hutchinson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Diversicare Of Hutchinson	Hutchinson, KS	1.1 mi	4 of 5	73	(620) 669-9393
Hutchinson Operator, LLC	Hutchinson, KS	1.1 mi	1 of 5	45	(620) 662-0597
Good Samaritan - Hutchinson Village	Hutchinson, KS	1.6 mi	4 of 5	65	(620) 663-1189
Wesley Towers Inc	Hutchinson, KS	2.8 mi	5 of 5	52	(620) 663-9175
Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc	South Hutchinson, KS	3.5 mi	5 of 5	100	(620) 663-7175
Buhler Sunshine Home	Buhler, KS	8.5 mi	4 of 5	55	(620) 543-2251

Home health agencies serving Hutchinson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wesley Healthcare At Home	Salina, KS	54 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 825-8500
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	43 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	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 688-5511
Faith Home Health	Wichita, KS	45 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 Hutchinson. 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 Hutchinson

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 35% of the $3,767 monthly median income of Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hutchinson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Diversicare Of Hutchinson in Hutchinson (1.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Hutchinson Operator, LLC in Hutchinson (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Good Samaritan - Hutchinson Village in Hutchinson (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Hutchinson?

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 35% of the $3,767 monthly median income of Hutchinson 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Hutchinson, KS