Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Sikeston, MO
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Nursing Assistants in Sikeston, MO: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Sikeston are Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston (0.5 mi), Hunter Acres Caring Center in Sikeston (0.8 mi), Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston (0.9 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).
Sikeston has about 377 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Sikeston compared with Scott County and Missouri
| Census figure | Sikeston | Scott County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 38% | 39% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 22% | 19% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 38% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 12% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1% | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $52,882 | $48,924 | — |
Older residents in towns around Sikeston
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Prairie, MO | 13 mi | 563 | 29 |
| Charleston, MO | 14 mi | 656 | 19 |
| New Madrid, MO | 21 mi | 560 | 110 |
| Chaffee, MO | 21 mi | 540 | 126 |
| Dexter, MO | 22 mi | 1,646 | 280 |
| Scott City, MO | 24 mi | 562 | 37 |
Nursing homes near Sikeston
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikeston Convalescent Center | Sikeston, MO | 0.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (573) 471-6900 |
| Hunter Acres Caring Center | Sikeston, MO | 0.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (573) 471-7130 |
| Clearview Nursing Center | Sikeston, MO | 0.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 90 | (573) 471-2565 |
| Delta South Nursing & Rehabilitation | Sikeston, MO | 1.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 60 | (573) 471-3400 |
| Annie's Garden Skilled Nursing | Sikeston, MO | 1.6 mi | not rated | 75 | (573) 621-4910 |
| Bertrand Nursing And Rehab Center | Bertrand, MO | 7.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 60 | (573) 683-4290 |
Home health agencies serving Sikeston
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Dexter, MO | 22 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 | 47 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (573) 727-9687 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Rolla, MO | 140 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (573) 341-3456 |
| Adoration Home Health | Sikeston, MO | 0.6 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (573) 472-2234 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Sikeston. 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 Sikeston
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 $4,407 monthly median income of Sikeston 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 Sikeston: common questions
What nursing homes are near Sikeston?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston (0.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Hunter Acres Caring Center in Sikeston (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Sikeston?
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 $4,407 monthly median income of Sikeston 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.
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