Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Osage City, KS
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Nursing Assistants in Osage City, KS: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Osage City are Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Osage City (0.2 mi), Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook (17 mi), Eskridge Care And Rehab in Eskridge (22 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Kansas earn a median $15.03 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Osage City has about 88 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Osage City compared with Osage County and Kansas
| Census figure | Osage City | Osage County | Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 52% | 34% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 21% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 57% | 33% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 17% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5% | 3.0% | 5.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $25,457 | $47,720 | — |
Older residents in towns around Osage City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia, KS | 26 mi | 3,407 | 476 |
| Topeka, KS | 28 mi | 23,158 | 3,097 |
| Ottawa, KS | 30 mi | 1,889 | 289 |
| Burlington, KS | 31 mi | 530 | 50 |
| Baldwin City, KS | 36 mi | 626 | 58 |
| Lawrence, KS | 37 mi | 12,171 | 1,122 |
Nursing homes near Osage City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Osage City, KS | 0.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 45 | (785) 528-3138 |
| Brookside Retirement Community | Overbrook, KS | 17 mi | 5 of 5 | 60 | (785) 665-7124 |
| Eskridge Care And Rehab | Eskridge, KS | 22 mi | 3 of 5 | 60 | (785) 449-2294 |
Home health agencies serving Osage City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Home Care | Overland Park, KS | 68 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (913) 384-2273 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Topeka, KS | 27 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (785) 232-8593 |
| Home Town Health Care | Fredonia, KS | 74 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (620) 378-3760 |
| Faith Home Health | Topeka, KS | 27 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (785) 271-4376 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Osage City. 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 Osage City
At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 61% of the $2,121 monthly median income of Osage City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 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 Osage City: common questions
What nursing homes are near Osage City?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Osage City (0.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook (17 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Eskridge Care And Rehab in Eskridge (22 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Osage City?
At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 61% of the $2,121 monthly median income of Osage City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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.
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