CNA Home Care in Monticello, KY: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Monticello, KY: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

526

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 Monticello are Mountain Ridge Health And Rehabilitation in Monticello (3.7 mi), Fair Oaks Health And Rehabilitation in Jamestown (16 mi), Clinton County Care And Rehabilitation Center in Albany (19 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).

Monticello has about 164 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Monticello compared with Wayne County and Kentucky

Census figure	Monticello	Wayne County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	52%	39%
Residents 65 or older	17%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	32%	20%	13%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	6.8%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,905	$31,625	—

Older residents in towns around Monticello

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Russell Springs, KY	19 mi	654	113
Somerset, KY	22 mi	2,488	612
Oneida, TN	29 mi	707	82
Columbia, KY	31 mi	817	121
Williamsburg, KY	39 mi	705	186
Livingston, TN	41 mi	670	71

Nursing homes near Monticello

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mountain Ridge Health And Rehabilitation	Monticello, KY	3.7 mi	1 of 5	59	(606) 348-6034
Fair Oaks Health And Rehabilitation	Jamestown, KY	16 mi	4 of 5	114	(270) 343-2101
Clinton County Care And Rehabilitation Center	Albany, KY	19 mi	4 of 5	52	(606) 387-6623
Somerset Nursing And Rehabilitation Facility	Somerset, KY	21 mi	1 of 5	123	(606) 679-8331
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Scu	Somerset, KY	21 mi	5 of 5	12	(606) 678-3323
Somerwoods Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Somerset, KY	22 mi	1 of 5	166	(606) 679-7421

Home health agencies serving Monticello

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Somerset, KY	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 679-7439
Lifeline Health Care Of Pulaski	Somerset, KY	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 679-9245

Straight-line miles from the center of Monticello. 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 Monticello

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 48% of the $3,159 monthly median income of Monticello 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 Monticello: common questions

What nursing homes are near Monticello?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mountain Ridge Health And Rehabilitation in Monticello (3.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Fair Oaks Health And Rehabilitation in Jamestown (16 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Clinton County Care And Rehabilitation Center in Albany (19 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Monticello?

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 48% of the $3,159 monthly median income of Monticello 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.

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