CNA Home Care in Paragould, AR: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Paragould, AR: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

686

certified beds in the 6 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 Paragould are The Green House Cottages Of Belle Meade in Paragould (1.0 mi), Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould (1.4 mi), Monette Manor, LLC in Monette (14 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).

Paragould has about 580 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Paragould compared with Greene County and Arkansas

Census figure	Paragould	Greene County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	44%	40%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	5.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,078	$39,105	—

Older residents in towns around Paragould

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Brookland, AR	11 mi	302	30
Lake City, AR	16 mi	418	68
Jonesboro, AR	19 mi	11,363	1,495
Bono, AR	19 mi	172	19
Manila, AR	23 mi	551	53
Walnut Ridge, AR	24 mi	1,020	193

Nursing homes near Paragould

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Green House Cottages Of Belle Meade	Paragould, AR	1.0 mi	3 of 5	167	(870) 236-7104
Greene Acres Nursing Home	Paragould, AR	1.4 mi	4 of 5	143	(870) 236-8771
Monette Manor, LLC	Monette, AR	14 mi	1 of 5	86	(870) 486-5419
Ridgecrest Health And Rehabilitation	Jonesboro, AR	15 mi	1 of 5	135	(870) 932-3271
Lakeside Health And Rehab	Lake City, AR	17 mi	2 of 5	85	(870) 237-8151
Rector Nursing And Rehab	Rector, AR	19 mi	5 of 5	70	(870) 595-1040

Home health agencies serving Paragould

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Bernards Home Care	Jonesboro, AR	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 207-7400
AR Meth Med Ctr Hh	Paragould, AR	0.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 239-7152
Elite Home Health	Jonesboro, AR	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 520-6034
Home Health Professionals & Hospice	Jonesboro, AR	18 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 932-7630

Straight-line miles from the center of Paragould. 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 Paragould

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 35% of the $3,257 monthly median income of Paragould 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 Paragould: common questions

What nursing homes are near Paragould?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Green House Cottages Of Belle Meade in Paragould (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Monette Manor, LLC in Monette (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Paragould?

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 35% of the $3,257 monthly median income of Paragould 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 Paragould, AR