Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Marksville, LA
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Nursing Assistants in Marksville, LA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Marksville are Colonial Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Marksville (0.4 mi), Valley View Health Care Facility in Marksville (1.3 mi), Riviere De Soleil Community Care Center in Mansura (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 Louisiana earn a median $10.83 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
Marksville has about 152 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Marksville compared with Avoyelles Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Marksville | Avoyelles Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 54% | 53% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 18% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 45% | 33% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 22% | 22% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 15% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
Older residents in towns around Marksville
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkie, LA | 14 mi | 758 | 147 |
| Pineville, LA | 25 mi | 2,456 | 223 |
| Alexandria, LA | 27 mi | 7,531 | 918 |
| Ball, LA | 29 mi | 389 | 27 |
| Ville Platte, LA | 33 mi | 1,120 | 163 |
| Jena, LA | 39 mi | 623 | 11 |
Nursing homes near Marksville
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Marksville, LA | 0.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 64 | (318) 253-4554 |
| Valley View Health Care Facility | Marksville, LA | 1.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 100 | (318) 253-6553 |
| Riviere De Soleil Community Care Center | Mansura, LA | 2.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 130 | (318) 964-2198 |
| Hessmer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Hessmer, LA | 6.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 92 | (318) 563-4246 |
| Oak Haven Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Center Point, LA | 12 mi | 2 of 5 | 104 | (318) 253-4601 |
| Bayou Vista Nursing And Rehab Center | Bunkie, LA | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | 92 | (318) 346-2080 |
Home health agencies serving Marksville
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Marksville, LA | 1.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 253-8978 |
| Stat Home Health-Central | Alexandria, LA | 29 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 561-7778 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Alexandria, LA | 29 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (318) 487-6700 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of East Central Louisiana | Ville Platte, LA | 32 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 467-8080 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Marksville. 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 Marksville
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
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 Marksville: common questions
What nursing homes are near Marksville?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Colonial Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Marksville (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Valley View Health Care Facility in Marksville (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Riviere De Soleil Community Care Center in Mansura (2.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Marksville?
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
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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