CNA Home Care in Omaha, NE: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Omaha, NE: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

753

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$17.38

median hourly wage of home care aides in Nebraska (BLS, May 2025)

$15.00

Nebraska minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Omaha are Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy in Omaha (2.2 mi), Old Mill Rehabilitation in Omaha (2.2 mi), Maple Crest Health Center in Omaha (2.5 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).

Omaha has about 7,208 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Omaha compared with Nebraska

Census figure	Omaha	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,257	—

Older residents in towns around Omaha

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ralston, NE	4.4 mi	1,048	133
La Vista, NE	5.6 mi	1,995	198
Chalco, NE	7.0 mi	1,085	53
Carter Lake, IA	7.3 mi	650	100
Papillion, NE	8.3 mi	4,162	383
Bellevue, NE	10 mi	9,953	1,135

Nursing homes near Omaha

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy	Omaha, NE	2.2 mi	1 of 5	174	(402) 397-1220
Old Mill Rehabilitation	Omaha, NE	2.2 mi	3 of 5	44	(402) 934-7500
Maple Crest Health Center	Omaha, NE	2.5 mi	2 of 5	175	(402) 551-2110
Keystone Ridge Post Acute Nursing And Rehabilitati	Omaha, NE	2.8 mi	2 of 5	100	(402) 572-5750
Rose Blumkin Jewish Home	Omaha, NE	3.5 mi	5 of 5	105	(402) 330-4272
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha	Omaha, NE	3.8 mi	1 of 5	155	(402) 558-0225

Home health agencies serving Omaha

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of The Midlands	Omaha, NE	0.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 342-5566
Prime Home Care	La Vista, NE	5.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 390-2492
Avera At Home Dba Avera@Home	O' Neill, NE	158 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 336-5296
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	176 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636

Straight-line miles from the center of Omaha. 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 Omaha

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 32% of the $4,771 monthly median income of Omaha 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.

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 Omaha: common questions

What nursing homes are near Omaha?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy in Omaha (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Old Mill Rehabilitation in Omaha (2.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Maple Crest Health Center in Omaha (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Omaha?

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 32% of the $4,771 monthly median income of Omaha 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; 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 Omaha, NE