Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Oak Grove, KY
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Nursing Assistants in Oak Grove, KY: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Oak Grove are Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert TN State Veter in Clarksville (6.5 mi), Christian Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente in Pembroke (8.2 mi), Park Meadows Post Acute in Clarksville (11 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).
Oak Grove has about 0 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Oak Grove compared with Christian County and Kentucky
| Census figure | Oak Grove | Christian County | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 40% | 40% | 39% |
| Residents 65 or older | 4.6% | 13% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 28% | 29% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.3% | 16% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $29,190 | $41,526 | — |
Older residents in towns around Oak Grove
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Campbell North, KY | 3.1 mi | 0 | 0 |
| Clarksville, TN | 8.6 mi | 16,885 | 1,259 |
| Hopkinsville, KY | 12 mi | 5,077 | 629 |
| Cadiz, KY | 25 mi | 472 | 97 |
| Pleasant View, TN | 29 mi | 865 | 11 |
| Coopertown, TN | 31 mi | 619 | 51 |
Nursing homes near Oak Grove
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert TN State Veter | Clarksville, TN | 6.5 mi | 4 of 5 | 108 | (931) 245-4700 |
| Christian Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente | Pembroke, KY | 8.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 60 | (270) 475-4227 |
| Park Meadows Post Acute | Clarksville, TN | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | 113 | (931) 552-3002 |
| Ahava Healthcare Of Clarksville | Clarksville, TN | 12 mi | 2 of 5 | 122 | (931) 647-0269 |
| Western State Nursing Facility | Hopkinsville, KY | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | 144 | (270) 889-6025 |
| Christian Health Center | Hopkinsville, KY | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | 114 | (270) 885-1166 |
Home health agencies serving Oak Grove
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Deaconess Health At Home | Madisonville, KY | 45 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (270) 824-3470 |
| Lifeline Home Health Of Western Kentucky | Hopkinsville, KY | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (270) 885-6353 |
| Caretenders | Cadiz, KY | 24 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (270) 522-0488 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Grove. 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 Oak Grove
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 62% of the $2,433 monthly median income of Oak Grove 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.
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.
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Nursing Assistants in Oak Grove: common questions
What nursing homes are near Oak Grove?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert TN State Veter in Clarksville (6.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Christian Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente in Pembroke (8.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Park Meadows Post Acute in Clarksville (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Oak Grove?
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 62% of the $2,433 monthly median income of Oak Grove 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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