Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Ulysses, KS
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Nursing Assistants in Ulysses, KS: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Ulysses are Western Prairie Senior Living LLC in Ulysses (0.6 mi), Stanton County Health Care Facility Ltcu in Johnson (22 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).
Ulysses has about 35 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Ulysses compared with Grant County and Kansas
| Census figure | Ulysses | Grant County | Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 12% | 14% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 14% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 26% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 10% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $53,271 | $46,667 | — |
Older residents in towns around Ulysses
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugoton, KS | 28 mi | 723 | 113 |
| Holcomb, KS | 34 mi | 127 | 0 |
| Garden City, KS | 39 mi | 3,434 | 437 |
| Liberal, KS | 44 mi | 1,984 | 315 |
| Guymon, OK | 62 mi | 1,010 | 72 |
| Scott City, KS | 67 mi | 740 | 87 |
Nursing homes near Ulysses
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Prairie Senior Living LLC | Ulysses, KS | 0.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 60 | (620) 356-3331 |
| Stanton County Health Care Facility Ltcu | Johnson, KS | 22 mi | 2 of 5 | 25 | (620) 492-6250 |
Home health agencies serving Ulysses
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Pt Home Health | Garden City, KS | 39 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (620) 276-4974 |
| Elara Caring | Garden City, KS | 39 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (620) 322-9500 |
| Health Watch Health Care Of Liberal, LLC | Liberal, KS | 44 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (626) 624-5599 |
| Health Watch Home Health | Meade, KS | 60 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (620) 355-8600 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Ulysses. 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 Ulysses
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 29% of the $4,439 monthly median income of Ulysses 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 Ulysses: common questions
What nursing homes are near Ulysses?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Western Prairie Senior Living LLC in Ulysses (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Stanton County Health Care Facility Ltcu in Johnson (22 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Ulysses?
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 29% of the $4,439 monthly median income of Ulysses 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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