CNA Home Care in Wahoo, NE: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Wahoo, NE: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

514

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$17.38

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

$15.00

Nebraska minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Wahoo are South Haven Living Center in Wahoo (1.7 mi), Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo (3.6 mi), Arbor Care Center-Valhaven, LLC in Valley (15 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Nebraska earn a median $17.38 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Wahoo has about 166 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Wahoo compared with Saunders County and Nebraska

Census figure	Wahoo	Saunders County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	25%	32%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	6.4%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	4.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,338	$57,385	—

Older residents in towns around Wahoo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Valley, NE	15 mi	702	101
Fremont, NE	17 mi	4,920	897
Ashland, NE	18 mi	405	39
Waverly, NE	22 mi	828	47
Gretna, NE	23 mi	972	90
Chalco, NE	25 mi	1,085	53

Nursing homes near Wahoo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
South Haven Living Center	Wahoo, NE	1.7 mi	4 of 5	85	(402) 443-3737
Saunders Medical Center	Wahoo, NE	3.6 mi	4 of 5	60	(402) 443-4685
Arbor Care Center-Valhaven, LLC	Valley, NE	15 mi	3 of 5	66	(402) 359-2533
Adept Nursing & Rehab Of Ashland	Ashland, NE	17 mi	2 of 5	97	(402) 944-7031
Dunklau Gardens	Fremont, NE	18 mi	5 of 5	106	(402) 721-1610
Nye Legacy Health & Rehabilitation Center	Fremont, NE	18 mi	4 of 5	100	(402) 721-9300

Home health agencies serving Wahoo

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Prime Home Care	La Vista, NE	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 390-2492
Chi Health At Home - Lincoln	Lincoln, NE	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 219-7043
Accentcare Home Health Of Nebraska	Omaha, NE	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 999-6297
Hospice And Home Healthcare Of Saunders County	Wahoo, NE	0.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 443-4798

Straight-line miles from the center of Wahoo. 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 Wahoo

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,112 monthly median income of Wahoo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 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 Wahoo: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wahoo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are South Haven Living Center in Wahoo (1.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo (3.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Arbor Care Center-Valhaven, LLC in Valley (15 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Wahoo?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,112 monthly median income of Wahoo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Wahoo, NE