Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Kansas City, KS
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Nursing Assistants in Kansas City, KS: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Kansas City are Willow Point Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Kansas City (0.9 mi), Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation in Kansas City (1.1 mi), Life Care Center Of Kansas City in Kansas City (1.9 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).
Kansas City has about 1,936 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Kansas City compared with Kansas
| Census figure | Kansas City | Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.3% | 5.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $50,044 | — |
Older residents in towns around Kansas City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsville, KS | 5.1 mi | 756 | 36 |
| Parkville, MO | 6.7 mi | 1,088 | 0 |
| Riverside, MO | 6.8 mi | 502 | 21 |
| Merriam, KS | 7.7 mi | 2,070 | 142 |
| Bonner Springs, KS | 7.7 mi | 1,098 | 114 |
| Shawnee, KS | 8.0 mi | 10,385 | 904 |
Nursing homes near Kansas City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Point Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Kansas City, KS | 0.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 56 | (913) 334-0200 |
| Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation | Kansas City, KS | 1.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 131 | (913) 334-3666 |
| Life Care Center Of Kansas City | Kansas City, KS | 1.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 82 | (913) 299-1770 |
| Providence Place | Kansas City, KS | 2.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 45 | (913) 596-4200 |
| The Healthcare Resort Of Kansas City | Kansas City, KS | 2.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 70 | (913) 788-2100 |
| Kaw River Care And Rehab | Edwardsville, KS | 6.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 45 | (913) 422-5832 |
Home health agencies serving Kansas City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Topeka, KS | 54 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (785) 354-0767 |
| Phoenix Home Care | Overland Park, KS | 8.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (913) 384-2273 |
| Saint Lukes Home Care | Kansas City, MO | 9.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (816) 756-1160 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Overland Park, KS | 14 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (913) 906-0522 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Kansas 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 Kansas 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 31% of the $4,170 monthly median income of Kansas 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Kansas City: common questions
What nursing homes are near Kansas City?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Willow Point Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Kansas City (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation in Kansas City (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Kansas City in Kansas City (1.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Kansas 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 31% of the $4,170 monthly median income of Kansas 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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Edwardsville, KS
- Nursing Assistants in Parkville, MO
- Nursing Assistants in Riverside, MO
- Nursing Assistants in Merriam, KS
- Nursing Assistants in Bonner Springs, KS
- Nursing Assistants in Shawnee, KS
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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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