CNA Home Care in Kent, OH: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Kent, OH: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

560

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$16.57

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

$11.00

Ohio minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Kent are Tamarack Ridge Health And Rehabilitation in Kent (1.5 mi), Majestic Care Of Kent in Kent (1.7 mi), Arbors At Stow in Stow (2.9 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Ohio earn a median $16.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Kent has about 248 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Kent compared with Portage County and Ohio

Census figure	Kent	Portage County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	11%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	6.6%	10%
Households with no vehicle	16%	6.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,223	$60,251	—

Older residents in towns around Kent

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Brimfield, OH	3.6 mi	499	12
Munroe Falls, OH	3.9 mi	1,585	415
Tallmadge, OH	4.3 mi	4,343	634
Stow, OH	4.4 mi	6,690	894
Silver Lake, OH	4.9 mi	687	82
Ravenna, OH	6.3 mi	2,066	161

Nursing homes near Kent

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tamarack Ridge Health And Rehabilitation	Kent, OH	1.5 mi	5 of 5	96	(330) 593-5300
Majestic Care Of Kent	Kent, OH	1.7 mi	2 of 5	74	(330) 678-4912
Arbors At Stow	Stow, OH	2.9 mi	2 of 5	145	(330) 688-1188
Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center	Kent, OH	3.5 mi	5 of 5	79	(330) 296-6415
Heather Knoll Retirement Village	Tallmadge, OH	4.4 mi	5 of 5	115	(330) 688-8600
The Pavilion At Stow For Nursing And Rehabilitatio	Stow, OH	4.8 mi	3 of 5	51	(330) 688-1828

Home health agencies serving Kent

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Northeast Professional Home Care	Canton, OH	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 966-2311
Residence Home Care LLC	North Olmsted, OH	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 262-5952
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714

Straight-line miles from the center of Kent. 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 Kent

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,602 monthly median income of Kent households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Kent: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kent?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Tamarack Ridge Health And Rehabilitation in Kent (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Majestic Care Of Kent in Kent (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Arbors At Stow in Stow (2.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Kent?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,602 monthly median income of Kent households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Kent, OH