CNA Home Care in Sheridan, AR: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Sheridan, AR: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

888

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$13.30

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

$11.00

Arkansas minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Sheridan are Sheridan Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Sheridan (1.8 mi), Alcoa Pines Health And Rehabilitation in Benton (19 mi), Arkansas Health Center in Benton (19 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Arkansas earn a median $13.30 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Sheridan has about 92 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Sheridan compared with Grant County and Arkansas

Census figure	Sheridan	Grant County	Arkansas
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	49%	40%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	6.8%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	2.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,824	$52,818	—

Older residents in towns around Sheridan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Haskell, AR	17 mi	537	111
East End, AR	17 mi	1,103	143
Benton, AR	19 mi	5,892	556
White Hall, AR	20 mi	771	32
Bryant, AR	20 mi	2,894	215
Alexander, AR	21 mi	299	39

Nursing homes near Sheridan

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sheridan Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Sheridan, AR	1.8 mi	4 of 5	121	(870) 942-2183
Alcoa Pines Health And Rehabilitation	Benton, AR	19 mi	3 of 5	120	(501) 315-1700
Arkansas Health Center	Benton, AR	19 mi	5 of 5	290	(501) 860-0500
Heartland Rehabilitation And Care Center	Benton, AR	19 mi	5 of 5	140	(501) 778-8200
Evergreen Living Center At Stagecoach	Bryant, AR	19 mi	4 of 5	116	(501) 213-0547
Amberwood Health And Rehabilitation	Benton, AR	20 mi	5 of 5	101	(501) 778-5401

Home health agencies serving Sheridan

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Jefferson Homecare	White Hall, AR	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 534-3420
Center Well Home Health	Hot Springs, AR	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 525-5888
Chi St Vincent Hot Springs Health At Home	Hot Springs National, AR	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(501) 318-6800
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	75 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292

Straight-line miles from the center of Sheridan. 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 Sheridan

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $2,819 monthly median income of Sheridan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Sheridan: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sheridan?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sheridan Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Sheridan (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Alcoa Pines Health And Rehabilitation in Benton (19 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Arkansas Health Center in Benton (19 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Sheridan?

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $2,819 monthly median income of Sheridan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Sheridan, AR