CNA Home Care in Ludlow, KY: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Ludlow, KY: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

572

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 Ludlow are Brookside Healthcare Center in Cincinnati (2.0 mi), Madonna Manor in Villa Hills (2.4 mi), Ivy Woods Healthcare Center. in Cincinnati (2.7 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).

Ludlow has about 269 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Ludlow compared with Kenton County and Kentucky

Census figure	Ludlow	Kenton County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	6.1%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	34%	39%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	69%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	42%	11%	13%
Households with no vehicle	19%	6.8%	6.8%

Older residents in towns around Ludlow

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Park Hills, KY	1.7 mi	404	52
Delshire, OH	2.5 mi	463	83
Crescent Springs, KY	2.8 mi	811	70
Fort Mitchell, KY	3.0 mi	974	118
Fort Wright, KY	3.0 mi	1,198	101
Villa Hills, KY	3.1 mi	1,784	172

Nursing homes near Ludlow

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brookside Healthcare Center	Cincinnati, OH	2.0 mi	5 of 5	105	(513) 471-8667
Madonna Manor	Villa Hills, KY	2.4 mi	1 of 5	60	(859) 426-6400
Ivy Woods Healthcare Center.	Cincinnati, OH	2.7 mi	4 of 5	99	(513) 251-2557
The Pavilion At Kenton	Covington, KY	3.0 mi	1 of 5	82	(859) 283-6600
Harrison Pavilion Care Center	Cincinnati, OH	3.4 mi	1 of 5	84	(513) 662-5800
Clifton Healthcare Center	Cincinnati, OH	3.4 mi	4 of 5	142	(513) 281-2464

Home health agencies serving Ludlow

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Elizabeth Home Care	Florence, KY	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 283-1500
Centerwell Home Health	Fort Mitchell, KY	4.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 331-5800
Interim Healthcare Of Northern Kentucky	Edgewood, KY	4.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 578-9191
Caretenders Of Northern Kentucky	Fort Wright, KY	1.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 578-0022

Straight-line miles from the center of Ludlow. 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 Ludlow

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. 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 Ludlow: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ludlow?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Brookside Healthcare Center in Cincinnati (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Madonna Manor in Villa Hills (2.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Ivy Woods Healthcare Center. in Cincinnati (2.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Ludlow?

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. 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Ludlow, KY