CNA Home Care in Potosi, MO: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Potosi, MO: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

666

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$15.90

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

$15.00

Missouri minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Potosi are Gardens Health And Rehab, The in Potosi (0.6 mi), Potosi Manor in Potosi (1.2 mi), St Joe Manor in Bonne Terre (12 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).

Potosi has about 78 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Potosi compared with Washington County and Missouri

Census figure	Potosi	Washington County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	46%	34%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	9.8%	10%
Households with no vehicle	15%	10.0%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,156	$40,359	—

Older residents in towns around Potosi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Terre du Lac, MO	8.8 mi	500	32
Bonne Terre, MO	13 mi	848	93
Desloge, MO	15 mi	968	87
Park Hills, MO	17 mi	1,028	80
De Soto, MO	18 mi	1,115	65
Farmington, MO	22 mi	3,359	561

Nursing homes near Potosi

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gardens Health And Rehab, The	Potosi, MO	0.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(573) 438-6261
Potosi Manor	Potosi, MO	1.2 mi	4 of 5	90	(573) 438-3225
St Joe Manor	Bonne Terre, MO	12 mi	1 of 5	155	(573) 358-2800
Nhc Healthcare, Desloge	Desloge, MO	14 mi	4 of 5	120	(573) 431-0223
Belleview Valley Nursing Home	Belleview, MO	16 mi	1 of 5	109	(573) 697-5311
Country Meadows	Park Hills, MO	16 mi	5 of 5	72	(573) 431-2889

Home health agencies serving Potosi

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Farmington, MO	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 431-3956
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Hillsboro, MO	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 789-4715
Mercy Home Health	Saint Louis, MO	50 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 729-4550

Straight-line miles from the center of Potosi. 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 Potosi

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, which is 47% of the $2,930 monthly median income of Potosi households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.

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 Potosi: common questions

What nursing homes are near Potosi?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Gardens Health And Rehab, The in Potosi (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Potosi Manor in Potosi (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); St Joe Manor in Bonne Terre (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Potosi?

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, which is 47% of the $2,930 monthly median income of Potosi households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Potosi, MO