Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Lexington, MO
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Nursing Assistants in Lexington, MO: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Lexington are Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation in Lexington (1.5 mi), Shirkey Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Richmond (7.7 mi), Meyer Care Center in Higginsville (10 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Missouri earn a median $15.90 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Lexington has about 33 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Lexington compared with Lafayette County and Missouri
| Census figure | Lexington | Lafayette County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.7% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 42% | 39% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 19% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 46% | 27% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 9.4% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.0% | 3.3% | 6.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $39,315 | $53,297 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lexington
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, MO | 8.6 mi | 1,256 | 244 |
| Higginsville, MO | 11 mi | 1,207 | 226 |
| Odessa, MO | 14 mi | 1,073 | 57 |
| Buckner, MO | 18 mi | 450 | 41 |
| Oak Grove, MO | 18 mi | 1,210 | 170 |
| Grain Valley, MO | 22 mi | 1,850 | 149 |
Nursing homes near Lexington
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation | Lexington, MO | 1.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 154 | (660) 259-4695 |
| Shirkey Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Richmond, MO | 7.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 197 | (816) 776-5403 |
| Meyer Care Center | Higginsville, MO | 10 mi | 1 of 5 | 56 | (660) 584-4224 |
| Odessa Health Care Center | Odessa, MO | 14 mi | 1 of 5 | 60 | (816) 230-7530 |
| Apple Ridge Care Center | Waverly, MO | 19 mi | 1 of 5 | 60 | (660) 493-2232 |
| Aspire Senior Living Oak Grove | Oak Grove, MO | 19 mi | 2 of 5 | 90 | (816) 690-4118 |
Home health agencies serving Lexington
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Independence, MO | 27 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (816) 524-5087 |
| Elara Caring | Jefferson City, MO | 97 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 690-1753 |
| Phoenix Home Care | Independence, MO | 30 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (816) 373-7442 |
| Specialized Home Care | Independence, MO | 27 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (816) 795-7990 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lexington. 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 Lexington
At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,276 monthly median income of Lexington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.
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 Lexington: common questions
What nursing homes are near Lexington?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation in Lexington (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Shirkey Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Richmond (7.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Meyer Care Center in Higginsville (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Lexington?
At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,276 monthly median income of Lexington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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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Other care in Lexington
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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