Piggott, Arkansas

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Piggott, AR

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Piggott, AR: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
579
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 Piggott are Piggott Healthcare & Senior Living, LLC in Piggott (0.4 mi), Campbell Healthcare & Senior Living in Campbell (9.3 mi), Rector Nursing And Rehab in Rector (11 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).

Piggott has about 100 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Piggott compared with Clay County and Arkansas

Census figurePiggottClay CountyArkansas
Residents 85 or older2.8%2.8%1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability48%39%40%
Residents 65 or older19%22%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone53%36%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)16%15%12%
Households with no vehicle8.3%6.1%5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$31,582$38,279—

Older residents in towns around Piggott

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Kennett, MO13 mi2,130227
Malden, MO19 mi75333
Corning, AR21 mi75872
Portageville, MO28 mi38787
Poplar Bluff, MO29 mi3,268308
Paragould, AR29 mi4,624580

Nursing homes near Piggott

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Piggott Healthcare & Senior Living, LLCPiggott, AR0.4 mi1 of 5105(870) 598-2291
Campbell Healthcare & Senior LivingCampbell, MO9.3 mi3 of 590(573) 246-2155
Rector Nursing And RehabRector, AR11 mi5 of 570(870) 595-1040
Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By AmeriKennett, MO12 mi4 of 572(573) 888-1044
Nhc Healthcare, KennettKennett, MO13 mi5 of 5170(573) 888-1150
Gideon Care CenterGideon, MO16 mi4 of 572(573) 448-3505

Home health agencies serving Piggott

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Piggott Health System Southeast Missouri Home HealthCampbell, MO11 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(573) 246-2882
AR Meth Med Ctr HhParagould, AR28 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(870) 239-7152
Five Rivers Medical Center Home HealthPocahontas, AR45 mi2 of 5nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(870) 892-6070
Piggott Community Hospital Home HealthCorning, AR22 mi1.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(870) 598-3133

Straight-line miles from the center of Piggott. 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 Piggott

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 44% of the $2,632 monthly median income of Piggott 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 Piggott: common questions

What nursing homes are near Piggott?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Piggott Healthcare & Senior Living, LLC in Piggott (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Campbell Healthcare & Senior Living in Campbell (9.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Rector Nursing And Rehab in Rector (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Piggott?

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 44% of the $2,632 monthly median income of Piggott 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.

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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