Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Liberal, KS
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Nursing Assistants in Liberal, KS: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Liberal are Southwest Medical Center SNF in Liberal (0.6 mi), Good Samaritan-Liberal in Liberal (1.3 mi), Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal (1.3 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).
Liberal has about 315 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Liberal compared with Kansas
| Census figure | Liberal | Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 36% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 10% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 10% | 5.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $51,857 | — |
Older residents in towns around Liberal
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugoton, KS | 25 mi | 723 | 113 |
| Guymon, OK | 39 mi | 1,010 | 72 |
| Ulysses, KS | 44 mi | 802 | 35 |
| Perryton, TX | 46 mi | 963 | 94 |
| Spearman, TX | 60 mi | 429 | 121 |
| Garden City, KS | 64 mi | 3,434 | 437 |
Nursing homes near Liberal
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Medical Center SNF | Liberal, KS | 0.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 18 | (620) 629-6291 |
| Good Samaritan-Liberal | Liberal, KS | 1.3 mi | not rated | 45 | (620) 624-3831 |
| Wheatridge Park Care Center | Liberal, KS | 1.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 51 | (620) 624-0130 |
| Stevens County Hospital Ltcu Dba Pioneer Manor | Hugoton, KS | 25 mi | 2 of 5 | 77 | (620) 544-2023 |
Home health agencies serving Liberal
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Garden City, KS | 64 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (620) 322-9500 |
| Health Watch Health Care Of Liberal, LLC | Liberal, KS | 0.2 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (626) 624-5599 |
| Health Watch Home Health | Meade, KS | 36 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (620) 355-8600 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Liberal. 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 Liberal
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 30% of the $4,321 monthly median income of Liberal 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 Liberal: common questions
What nursing homes are near Liberal?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Southwest Medical Center SNF in Liberal (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Good Samaritan-Liberal in Liberal (1.3 mi, not rated overall); Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Liberal?
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 30% of the $4,321 monthly median income of Liberal 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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