Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Russell, KS
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Nursing Assistants in Russell, KS: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Russell are Russell Regional Hospital Ltcu in Russell (0.5 mi), Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Russell (0.7 mi), Wilson Care And Rehab in Wilson (21 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Kansas earn a median $15.03 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Russell has about 138 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Russell compared with Russell County and Kansas
| Census figure | Russell | Russell County | Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.3% | 3.5% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 36% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 24% | 26% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 39% | 35% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 18% | 14% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $33,952 | $42,594 | — |
Older residents in towns around Russell
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays, KS | 25 mi | 3,332 | 598 |
| Hoisington, KS | 26 mi | 503 | 54 |
| Ellsworth, KS | 35 mi | 537 | 41 |
| Great Bend, KS | 37 mi | 2,705 | 478 |
| Larned, KS | 50 mi | 899 | 169 |
| Lyons, KS | 51 mi | 565 | 56 |
Nursing homes near Russell
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Regional Hospital Ltcu | Russell, KS | 0.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 23 | (785) 483-3131 |
| Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Russell, KS | 0.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 45 | (785) 483-5364 |
| Wilson Care And Rehab | Wilson, KS | 21 mi | 3 of 5 | 40 | (785) 658-2505 |
| Via Christi Village Hays KS LLC | Hays, KS | 24 mi | 1 of 5 | 96 | (785) 628-3241 |
Home health agencies serving Russell
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Home Health Of Central Kansas | Hays, KS | 26 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (785) 621-2499 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Russell. 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 Russell
At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $2,829 monthly median income of Russell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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.
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.
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Nursing Assistants in Russell: common questions
What nursing homes are near Russell?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Russell Regional Hospital Ltcu in Russell (0.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Russell (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Wilson Care And Rehab in Wilson (21 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Russell?
At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $2,829 monthly median income of Russell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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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