Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in West Plains, MO
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Nursing Assistants in West Plains, MO: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to West Plains are Brooke Haven Healthcare in West Plains (0.5 mi), Nhc Healthcare, West Plains in West Plains (0.9 mi), West Vue Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in West Plains (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).
West Plains has about 381 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
West Plains compared with Howell County and Missouri
| Census figure | West Plains | Howell County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 39% | 38% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 20% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 44% | 31% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 20% | 16% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.2% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $27,188 | $36,839 | — |
Older residents in towns around West Plains
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View, MO | 20 mi | 741 | 67 |
| Cherokee Village, AR | 35 mi | 1,626 | 284 |
| Mountain Grove, MO | 35 mi | 1,069 | 115 |
| Horseshoe Bend, AR | 37 mi | 806 | 95 |
| Mountain Home, AR | 40 mi | 4,330 | 831 |
| Ava, MO | 47 mi | 621 | 117 |
Nursing homes near West Plains
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Haven Healthcare | West Plains, MO | 0.5 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (417) 256-7975 |
| Nhc Healthcare, West Plains | West Plains, MO | 0.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 114 | (417) 256-0798 |
| West Vue Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | West Plains, MO | 0.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 130 | (417) 256-2152 |
| Willow Care Nursing Home | Willow Springs, MO | 18 mi | 3 of 5 | 105 | (417) 469-3152 |
| Mountain View Healthcare | Mountain View, MO | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | 105 | (417) 934-6818 |
| Shady Oaks Healthcare Center | Thayer, MO | 23 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (417) 264-7256 |
Home health agencies serving West Plains
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Rolla, MO | 84 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (573) 341-3456 |
| Elara Caring | Dexter, MO | 106 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (866) 243-0042 |
| Ozarks Healthcare At Home, Home Health | West Plains, MO | 0.7 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (417) 256-3133 |
| Westwood Home Health | Willow Springs, MO | 18 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (417) 469-4035 |
Straight-line miles from the center of West Plains. 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 West Plains
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 61% of the $2,266 monthly median income of West Plains 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 West Plains: common questions
What nursing homes are near West Plains?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Brooke Haven Healthcare in West Plains (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Nhc Healthcare, West Plains in West Plains (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); West Vue Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in West Plains (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in West Plains?
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 61% of the $2,266 monthly median income of West Plains 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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Other care in West Plains
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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