Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in West Point, NE
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Nursing Assistants in West Point, NE: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to West Point are St Joseph's Hillside Villa in West Point (0.4 mi), Colonial Haven in Beemer (8.2 mi), Oakland Heights in Oakland (13 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).
West Point has about 175 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
West Point compared with Cuming County and Nebraska
| Census figure | West Point | Cuming County | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 5.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 31% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 22% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 44% | 35% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.6% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.6% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $47,400 | $52,375 | — |
Older residents in towns around West Point
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont, NE | 30 mi | 4,920 | 897 |
| Wayne, NE | 32 mi | 734 | 134 |
| Schuyler, NE | 32 mi | 519 | 0 |
| Onawa, IA | 34 mi | 609 | 146 |
| Blair, NE | 36 mi | 1,337 | 145 |
| Norfolk, NE | 39 mi | 4,543 | 846 |
Nursing homes near West Point
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Hillside Villa | West Point, NE | 0.4 mi | 5 of 5 | 54 | (402) 372-1118 |
| Colonial Haven | Beemer, NE | 8.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 34 | (402) 528-3268 |
| Oakland Heights | Oakland, NE | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | 45 | (402) 685-5683 |
| Wisner Care Center | Wisner, NE | 15 mi | 3 of 5 | 38 | (402) 529-3286 |
| Clarkson Community Care Center Inc | Clarkson, NE | 23 mi | 1 of 5 | 51 | (402) 892-3494 |
Home health agencies serving West Point
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Healthcare Home Health | West Point, NE | 1.4 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (402) 372-5929 |
| Providence Medical Center Home Health | Wayne, NE | 32 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (402) 375-3800 |
| Angels Care Home Health | Omaha, NE | 50 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (402) 934-4752 |
| Methodist Fremont Health Home Care | Fremont, NE | 30 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (402) 941-1699 |
Straight-line miles from the center of West Point. 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 Point
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 38% of the $3,950 monthly median income of West Point 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.
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 Point: common questions
What nursing homes are near West Point?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Joseph's Hillside Villa in West Point (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Colonial Haven in Beemer (8.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Oakland Heights in Oakland (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in West Point?
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 38% of the $3,950 monthly median income of West Point 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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Other care in West Point
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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