Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Manhattan, KS
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Nursing Assistants in Manhattan, KS: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Manhattan are Via Christi Village Manhattan, Inc in Manhattan (1.7 mi), Stoneybrook Retirement Community in Manhattan (1.8 mi), Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan (2.1 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).
Manhattan has about 667 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Manhattan compared with Riley County and Kansas
| Census figure | Manhattan | Riley County | Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 26% | 25% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 9.9% | 10% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.6% | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $69,000 | $65,417 | — |
Older residents in towns around Manhattan
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Riley, KS | 12 mi | 0 | 0 |
| Wamego, KS | 16 mi | 601 | 78 |
| Junction City, KS | 17 mi | 2,164 | 459 |
| St. Marys, KS | 29 mi | 342 | 46 |
| Clay Center, KS | 31 mi | 989 | 115 |
| Abilene, KS | 38 mi | 1,520 | 265 |
Nursing homes near Manhattan
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Via Christi Village Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | 1.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 93 | (785) 539-7671 |
| Stoneybrook Retirement Community | Manhattan, KS | 1.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 60 | (785) 776-0065 |
| Meadowlark Hills | Manhattan, KS | 2.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 134 | (785) 537-4610 |
| Good Samaritan - Wamego | Wamego, KS | 15 mi | 4 of 5 | 45 | (785) 456-9482 |
| Westy Community Care Home | Westmoreland, KS | 16 mi | 2 of 5 | 40 | (785) 457-2801 |
| Tallgrass Healthcare Campus | Junction City, KS | 18 mi | 2 of 5 | 100 | (785) 762-2162 |
Home health agencies serving Manhattan
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Topeka, KS | 48 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (785) 354-0767 |
| Phoenix Home Care | Wichita, KS | 106 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (316) 688-5511 |
| Interim Healthcare Of Topeka | Topeka, KS | 49 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (785) 272-1616 |
| Meadowlark Hills Home Health | Manhattan, KS | 1.1 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (785) 537-9497 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Manhattan. 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 Manhattan
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 23% of the $5,750 monthly median income of Manhattan 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Manhattan: common questions
What nursing homes are near Manhattan?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Via Christi Village Manhattan, Inc in Manhattan (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Stoneybrook Retirement Community in Manhattan (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan (2.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Manhattan?
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 23% of the $5,750 monthly median income of Manhattan 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.
More senior care near Manhattan
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Fort Riley, KS
- Nursing Assistants in Wamego, KS
- Nursing Assistants in Junction City, KS
- Nursing Assistants in St. Marys, KS
- Nursing Assistants in Clay Center, KS
- Nursing Assistants in Abilene, KS
- Nursing Assistants in Marysville, KS
- Nursing Assistants in Topeka, KS
- Nursing Assistants in Holton, KS
- Nursing Assistants in Osage City, KS
- Nursing Assistants in Emporia, KS
- Nursing Assistants in Salina, KS
- Nursing Assistants in Concordia, KS
- Nursing Assistants in Hillsboro, KS
Other care in Manhattan
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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