CNA Home Care in Ozark, AR: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Ozark, AR: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

633

certified beds in the 5 nearest nursing homes

$13.30

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

$11.00

Arkansas minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Ozark are Ozark Nursing And Rehab in Ozark (0.9 mi), Paris Health And Rehabilitation Center in Paris (17 mi), Greenhurst Nursing Center in Charleston (17 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Arkansas earn a median $13.30 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Ozark has about 98 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Ozark compared with Franklin County and Arkansas

Census figure	Ozark	Franklin County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	44%	40%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	18%	12%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	7.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,667	$35,383	—

Older residents in towns around Ozark

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Paris, AR	16 mi	742	81
Charleston, AR	18 mi	519	122
Alma, AR	21 mi	782	111
Clarksville, AR	21 mi	1,609	248
Booneville, AR	25 mi	572	42
Barling, AR	27 mi	990	104

Nursing homes near Ozark

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ozark Nursing And Rehab	Ozark, AR	0.9 mi	5 of 5	135	(479) 667-4791
Paris Health And Rehabilitation Center	Paris, AR	17 mi	3 of 5	140	(479) 963-6151
Greenhurst Nursing Center	Charleston, AR	17 mi	5 of 5	113	(479) 965-7373
Alma Nursing And Rehab	Alma, AR	22 mi	1 of 5	105	(479) 632-4343
Johnson County Health And Rehab, LLC	Clarksville, AR	23 mi	4 of 5	140	(479) 754-2052

Home health agencies serving Ozark

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas Inc	Paris, AR	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(479) 963-6868
Elite Home Health	Fort Smith, AR	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 435-7194
Mercy Home Health	Rogers, AR	59 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(479) 936-2978
Johnson Regional Homecare	Clarksville, AR	20 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(479) 705-1505

Straight-line miles from the center of Ozark. 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 Ozark

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $3,972 monthly median income of Ozark households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Ozark: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ozark?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ozark Nursing And Rehab in Ozark (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Paris Health And Rehabilitation Center in Paris (17 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Greenhurst Nursing Center in Charleston (17 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Ozark?

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $3,972 monthly median income of Ozark households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Ozark, AR