CNA Home Care in Paoli, IN: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Paoli, IN: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

531

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$16.86

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

$7.25

Indiana minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Paoli are Paoli Health And Living Community in Paoli (0.8 mi), Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick (5.8 mi), Mitchell Manor in Mitchell (12 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Indiana earn a median $16.86 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Paoli has about 153 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Paoli compared with Orange County and Indiana

Census figure	Paoli	Orange County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	42%	33%
Residents 65 or older	31%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	13%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.7%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,947	$43,633	—

Older residents in towns around Paoli

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mitchell, IN	12 mi	554	154
Salem, IN	20 mi	1,388	259
Bedford, IN	21 mi	3,042	575
Loogootee, IN	25 mi	601	85
Jasper, IN	28 mi	3,119	448
Corydon, IN	30 mi	867	168

Nursing homes near Paoli

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Paoli Health And Living Community	Paoli, IN	0.8 mi	1 of 5	109	(812) 723-2595
Springs Valley Meadows	French Lick, IN	5.8 mi	5 of 5	74	(812) 936-9991
Mitchell Manor	Mitchell, IN	12 mi	3 of 5	120	(812) 849-2221
Todd-Dickey Nursing And Rehabilitation	Leavenworth, IN	18 mi	5 of 5	62	(812) 739-2292
White River Lodge	Bedford, IN	19 mi	4 of 5	74	(812) 275-7006
Salem Crossing	Salem, IN	20 mi	5 of 5	92	(812) 883-1877

Home health agencies serving Paoli

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angels Care Home Health	Evansville, IN	69 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 477-1555
Ascension At Home	Indianapolis, IN	92 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 829-2124
Redcrest Home Health LLC	Indianapolis, IN	86 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 962-4600
Summit Home Care	Indianapolis, IN	90 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 245-7236

Straight-line miles from the center of Paoli. 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 Paoli

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,662 monthly median income of Paoli households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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.

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 Paoli: common questions

What nursing homes are near Paoli?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Paoli Health And Living Community in Paoli (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick (5.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mitchell Manor in Mitchell (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Paoli?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,662 monthly median income of Paoli households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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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