Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Murphy, MO
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Nursing Assistants in Murphy, MO: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Murphy are Delmar Gardens Of Meramec Valley in Fenton (1.5 mi), Maple Grove Wellness & Rehabilitation in Fenton (1.7 mi), Fieser Nursing Center in Fenton (3.1 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Missouri earn a median $15.90 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Murphy has about 132 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Murphy compared with St. Louis County and Missouri
| Census figure | Murphy | St. Louis County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 23% | 28% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 19% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 20% | 32% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.9% | 8.2% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $62,431 | $63,295 | — |
Older residents in towns around Murphy
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton, MO | 3.2 mi | 948 | 95 |
| High Ridge, MO | 3.4 mi | 929 | 185 |
| Valley Park, MO | 4.0 mi | 1,297 | 301 |
| Sunset Hills, MO | 4.9 mi | 2,660 | 577 |
| Byrnes Mill, MO | 6.0 mi | 497 | 31 |
| Manchester, MO | 6.4 mi | 2,909 | 249 |
Nursing homes near Murphy
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmar Gardens Of Meramec Valley | Fenton, MO | 1.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 190 | (636) 343-0016 |
| Maple Grove Wellness & Rehabilitation | Fenton, MO | 1.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 144 | (636) 343-2282 |
| Fieser Nursing Center | Fenton, MO | 3.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 47 | (636) 343-4344 |
| South County Health Care Center | Arnold, MO | 3.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 153 | (636) 296-5455 |
| Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center | Valley Park, MO | 4.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 135 | (636) 225-5144 |
| Friendship Village Sunset Hills | Saint Louis, MO | 4.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 144 | (314) 270-7777 |
Home health agencies serving Murphy
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Home Health | Saint Louis, MO | 5.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (314) 525-1045 |
| Healthy Family Home Care, LLC | Ellisville, MO | 9.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (636) 594-2332 |
| Evertrue Home Health | St. Louis, MO | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (314) 352-7889 |
| Phoenix Home Care And Hospice | Saint Louis, MO | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (636) 695-4330 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Murphy. 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 Murphy
At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,203 monthly median income of Murphy households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.
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 Murphy: common questions
What nursing homes are near Murphy?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Delmar Gardens Of Meramec Valley in Fenton (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Maple Grove Wellness & Rehabilitation in Fenton (1.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Fieser Nursing Center in Fenton (3.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Murphy?
At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,203 monthly median income of Murphy households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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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Other care in Murphy
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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