Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Scott City, MO
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Nursing Assistants in Scott City, MO: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Scott City are Lutheran Home, The in Cape Girardeau (5.0 mi), Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau (5.3 mi), Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau (6.0 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).
Scott City has about 37 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Scott City compared with Scott County and Missouri
| Census figure | Scott City | Scott County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.8% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 39% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 19% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.7% | 12% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $53,700 | $48,924 | — |
Older residents in towns around Scott City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau, MO | 6.0 mi | 7,947 | 1,053 |
| Chaffee, MO | 7.4 mi | 540 | 126 |
| Jackson, MO | 12 mi | 2,688 | 318 |
| Anna, IL | 23 mi | 999 | 108 |
| Sikeston, MO | 24 mi | 3,549 | 377 |
| Charleston, MO | 24 mi | 656 | 19 |
Nursing homes near Scott City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Home, The | Cape Girardeau, MO | 5.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 274 | (573) 335-0158 |
| Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau, MO | 5.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (573) 335-2086 |
| Chateau Girardeau | Cape Girardeau, MO | 6.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 75 | (573) 335-1281 |
| Ratliff Care Center | Cape Girardeau, MO | 6.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 46 | (573) 335-5810 |
| Chaffee Nursing Center | Chaffee, MO | 7.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 71 | (573) 887-3615 |
| Fountainbleau Lodge | Cape Girardeau, MO | 8.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 33 | (573) 335-1999 |
Home health agencies serving Scott City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Dexter, MO | 38 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (866) 243-0042 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri | Poplar Bluff, MO | 58 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (573) 727-9687 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Rolla, MO | 132 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (573) 341-3456 |
| Adoration Home Health | Sikeston, MO | 23 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (573) 472-2234 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Scott 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 Scott 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, which is 31% of the $4,475 monthly median income of Scott City 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.
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 Scott City: common questions
What nursing homes are near Scott City?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lutheran Home, The in Cape Girardeau (5.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau (5.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau (6.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Scott 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, which is 31% of the $4,475 monthly median income of Scott City 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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Charleston, MO
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Other care in Scott City
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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