Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Offutt AFB, NE
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Nursing Assistants in Offutt AFB, NE: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Offutt AFB are Hillcrest Health & Rehab in Bellevue (1.4 mi), Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages in Papillion (4.6 mi), Hillcrest Shadow Lake LLC in Papillion (6.2 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Nebraska earn a median $17.38 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Offutt AFB has about 22 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Offutt AFB compared with Sarpy County and Nebraska
| Census figure | Offutt AFB | Sarpy County | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 41% | 31% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 1.6% | 13% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 46% | 26% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 6.8% | 9.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.1% | 3.0% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $38,309 | $70,972 | — |
Older residents in towns around Offutt AFB
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, NE | 1.9 mi | 9,953 | 1,135 |
| Plattsmouth, NE | 8.1 mi | 1,093 | 208 |
| Ralston, NE | 8.2 mi | 1,048 | 133 |
| Papillion, NE | 8.3 mi | 4,162 | 383 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 8.7 mi | 10,951 | 1,120 |
| La Vista, NE | 8.7 mi | 1,995 | 198 |
Nursing homes near Offutt AFB
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Health & Rehab | Bellevue, NE | 1.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 151 | (402) 291-8500 |
| Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages | Papillion, NE | 4.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 48 | (402) 885-7000 |
| Hillcrest Shadow Lake LLC | Papillion, NE | 6.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 114 | (402) 339-6010 |
| Brookestone Of Papillion | Papillion, NE | 7.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 110 | (402) 339-7700 |
| Omaha Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Omaha, NE | 7.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 70 | (402) 733-7200 |
| St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center | Omaha, NE | 8.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 184 | (402) 345-5683 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Offutt AFB. 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 Offutt AFB
At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,192 monthly median income of Offutt AFB households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 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.
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Nursing Assistants in Offutt AFB: common questions
What nursing homes are near Offutt AFB?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hillcrest Health & Rehab in Bellevue (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages in Papillion (4.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Hillcrest Shadow Lake LLC in Papillion (6.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Offutt AFB?
At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,192 monthly median income of Offutt AFB households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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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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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