CNA Home Care in Republic, MO: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Republic, MO: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

729

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 Republic are Springfield Skilled Care Center in Springfield (3.4 mi), Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab in Springfield (4.4 mi), Brookhaven Nursing & Rehab in Springfield (4.4 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).

Republic has about 232 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Republic compared with Greene County and Missouri

Census figure	Republic	Greene County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	35%	34%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	6.4%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,350	$49,891	—

Older residents in towns around Republic

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Battlefield, MO	4.2 mi	1,200	32
Springfield, MO	6.9 mi	27,514	4,304
Willard, MO	8.6 mi	667	26
Clever, MO	10.0 mi	235	16
Nixa, MO	11 mi	3,758	333
Ozark, MO	14 mi	3,268	339

Nursing homes near Republic

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Springfield Skilled Care Center	Springfield, MO	3.4 mi	1 of 5	120	(417) 864-4545
Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab	Springfield, MO	4.4 mi	5 of 5	172	(417) 864-5600
Brookhaven Nursing & Rehab	Springfield, MO	4.4 mi	2 of 5	90	(417) 874-9600
Republic Nursing & Rehab	Republic, MO	4.8 mi	5 of 5	127	(417) 732-1822
Manor At Elfindale, The	Springfield, MO	5.5 mi	4 of 5	100	(417) 831-2273
Magnolia Square Nursing And Rehab	Springfield, MO	5.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(417) 877-7545

Home health agencies serving Republic

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	105 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	141 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Springfield, MO	8.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(417) 877-7474
Coxhealth At Home	Springfield, MO	7.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 269-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of Republic. 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 Republic

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 36% of the $3,779 monthly median income of Republic 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 Republic: common questions

What nursing homes are near Republic?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Springfield Skilled Care Center in Springfield (3.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab in Springfield (4.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Brookhaven Nursing & Rehab in Springfield (4.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Republic?

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 36% of the $3,779 monthly median income of Republic 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 Republic, MO