Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Junction City, KS
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Nursing Assistants in Junction City, KS: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Junction City are Tallgrass Healthcare Campus in Junction City (0.8 mi), Chapman Valley Manor in Chapman (9.6 mi), Wakefield Care And Rehab in Wakefield (16 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).
Junction City has about 459 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Junction City compared with Geary County and Kansas
| Census figure | Junction City | Geary County | Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 41% | 36% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 9.7% | 8.7% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 36% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 14% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.7% | 6.2% | 5.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $59,909 | $58,481 | — |
Older residents in towns around Junction City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Riley, KS | 5.9 mi | 0 | 0 |
| Manhattan, KS | 17 mi | 5,364 | 667 |
| Abilene, KS | 21 mi | 1,520 | 265 |
| Clay Center, KS | 29 mi | 989 | 115 |
| Wamego, KS | 32 mi | 601 | 78 |
| Salina, KS | 44 mi | 8,567 | 1,360 |
Nursing homes near Junction City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallgrass Healthcare Campus | Junction City, KS | 0.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 100 | (785) 762-2162 |
| Chapman Valley Manor | Chapman, KS | 9.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 30 | (785) 922-6525 |
| Wakefield Care And Rehab | Wakefield, KS | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | 45 | (785) 461-5417 |
| Enterprise Estates Nuring Center | Enterprise, KS | 17 mi | 2 of 5 | 40 | (785) 263-8278 |
| Stoneybrook Retirement Community | Manhattan, KS | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | 60 | (785) 776-0065 |
| Via Christi Village Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | 18 mi | 3 of 5 | 93 | (785) 539-7671 |
Home health agencies serving Junction City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Healthcare At Home | Salina, KS | 45 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (785) 825-8500 |
| Elara Caring | Topeka, KS | 59 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (785) 354-0767 |
| Interim Healthcare Of Topeka | Topeka, KS | 61 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (785) 272-1616 |
| Meadowlark Hills Home Health | Manhattan, KS | 18 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (785) 537-9497 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Junction City. 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 Junction City
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 26% of the $4,992 monthly median income of Junction City 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.
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.
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Nursing Assistants in Junction City: common questions
What nursing homes are near Junction City?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Tallgrass Healthcare Campus in Junction City (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Chapman Valley Manor in Chapman (9.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Wakefield Care And Rehab in Wakefield (16 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Junction City?
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 26% of the $4,992 monthly median income of Junction City 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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