CNA Home Care in Tompkinsville, KY: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Tompkinsville, KY: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

505

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$17.52

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

$7.25

Kentucky minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Tompkinsville are Signature Healthcare Of Monroe County Rehab And We in Tompkinsville (0.4 mi), Red Boiling Springs TN Opco LLC in Red Boiling Springs (14 mi), Celina Health And Rehabilitation Center in Celina (15 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Kentucky earn a median $17.52 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Tompkinsville has about 52 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Tompkinsville compared with Monroe County and Kentucky

Census figure	Tompkinsville	Monroe County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	67%	50%	39%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	14%	13%
Households with no vehicle	13%	5.0%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,446	$38,005	—

Older residents in towns around Tompkinsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lafayette, TN	22 mi	704	39
Glasgow, KY	25 mi	3,096	392
Scottsville, KY	29 mi	930	86
Livingston, TN	30 mi	670	71
Westmoreland, TN	32 mi	463	82
Hartsville, TN	33 mi	1,475	72

Nursing homes near Tompkinsville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Signature Healthcare Of Monroe County Rehab And We	Tompkinsville, KY	0.4 mi	5 of 5	104	(270) 487-6135
Red Boiling Springs TN Opco LLC	Red Boiling Springs, TN	14 mi	3 of 5	119	(615) 699-2238
Celina Health And Rehabilitation Center	Celina, TN	15 mi	4 of 5	78	(931) 243-3139
Cumberland Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Burkesville, KY	19 mi	1 of 5	84	(270) 864-4315
Metcalfe Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Edmonton, KY	20 mi	1 of 5	71	(270) 432-2921
Knollwood Manor	Lafayette, TN	22 mi	1 of 5	49	(615) 666-3170

Home health agencies serving Tompkinsville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Columbia, KY	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 384-6411
Centerwell Home Health	Somerset, KY	72 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 679-7439
Lifeline Home Health	Tompkinsville, KY	1.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 487-5905

Straight-line miles from the center of Tompkinsville. 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 Tompkinsville

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,371 monthly median income of Tompkinsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Tompkinsville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tompkinsville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Signature Healthcare Of Monroe County Rehab And We in Tompkinsville (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Red Boiling Springs TN Opco LLC in Red Boiling Springs (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Celina Health And Rehabilitation Center in Celina (15 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Tompkinsville?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,371 monthly median income of Tompkinsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Tompkinsville, KY