CNA Home Care in London, KY: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in London, KY: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

620

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$17.52

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

$7.25

Kentucky minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to London are Laurel Heights Home For The Elderly in London (1.6 mi), Hillcrest Health And Rehabilitation Center in Corbin (9.1 mi), Christian Health Center Corbin in Corbin (11 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Kentucky earn a median $17.52 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

London has about 175 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

London compared with Laurel County and Kentucky

Census figure	London	Laurel County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	57%	43%	39%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	15%	13%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.5%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,976	$42,166	—

Older residents in towns around London

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Corbin, KY	12 mi	1,612	326
Barbourville, KY	20 mi	688	197
Williamsburg, KY	26 mi	705	186
Somerset, KY	29 mi	2,488	612
Berea, KY	35 mi	2,070	195
Middlesborough, KY	40 mi	1,924	335

Nursing homes near London

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Laurel Heights Home For The Elderly	London, KY	1.6 mi	5 of 5	160	(606) 864-4155
Hillcrest Health And Rehabilitation Center	Corbin, KY	9.1 mi	3 of 5	120	(606) 528-8917
Christian Health Center Corbin	Corbin, KY	11 mi	1 of 5	104	(606) 258-2500
The Heritage Nursing And Rehabilitation Facility	Corbin, KY	14 mi	5 of 5	85	(606) 526-1900
Corbin Health And Rehabilitation Center	Corbin, KY	14 mi	2 of 5	100	(606) 528-8822
Signature Healthcare At Jackson Manor Rehab And We	Annville, KY	16 mi	3 of 5	51	(606) 364-5197

Home health agencies serving London

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Professional Home Health Care, Inc	London, KY	1.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(606) 864-0724
Vna Health At Home 1	London, KY	3.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 877-3950

Straight-line miles from the center of London. 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 London

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $3,081 monthly median income of London households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 London: common questions

What nursing homes are near London?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Laurel Heights Home For The Elderly in London (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Hillcrest Health And Rehabilitation Center in Corbin (9.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Christian Health Center Corbin in Corbin (11 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in London?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $3,081 monthly median income of London households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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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