Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Platte City, MO
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Nursing Assistants in Platte City, MO: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Platte City are Aspire Senior Living Platte City in Platte City (1.8 mi), Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation & Health Care Cente in Kansas City (9.1 mi), Twin Oaks Health And Rehab in Lansing (9.6 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Missouri earn a median $15.90 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Platte City has about 125 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Platte City compared with Platte County and Missouri
| Census figure | Platte City | Platte County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 26% | 31% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 16% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 37% | 27% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 21% | 9.2% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
Older residents in towns around Platte City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth, KS | 9.4 mi | 4,880 | 484 |
| Smithville, MO | 10 mi | 1,646 | 145 |
| Parkville, MO | 10 mi | 1,088 | 0 |
| Lansing, KS | 11 mi | 1,765 | 152 |
| Riverside, MO | 15 mi | 502 | 21 |
| Gladstone, MO | 15 mi | 5,586 | 507 |
Nursing homes near Platte City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Senior Living Platte City | Platte City, MO | 1.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 97 | (816) 858-5222 |
| Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation & Health Care Cente | Kansas City, MO | 9.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (816) 741-5570 |
| Twin Oaks Health And Rehab | Lansing, KS | 9.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 70 | (913) 534-8336 |
| New Mark Rehab And Healthcare Center | Kansas City, MO | 10 mi | 1 of 5 | 199 | (816) 734-4433 |
| Lansing Care And Rehab | Lansing, KS | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | 58 | (913) 727-1284 |
| Medicalodges Leavenworth | Leavenworth, KS | 11 mi | 1 of 5 | 45 | (913) 772-1844 |
Home health agencies serving Platte City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Lukes Home Care | Kansas City, MO | 23 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (816) 756-1160 |
| Mosaic Life Care Home Health | Saint Joseph, MO | 28 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (816) 271-7593 |
| HCA Midwest Healthcare At Home | Kansas City, MO | 29 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (816) 942-3958 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Overland Park, KS | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (913) 906-0522 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Platte 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 Platte City
At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.
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.
Nursing Assistants in Platte City: common questions
What nursing homes are near Platte City?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aspire Senior Living Platte City in Platte City (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation & Health Care Cente in Kansas City (9.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Twin Oaks Health And Rehab in Lansing (9.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Platte City?
At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
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