CNA Home Care in York, NE: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in York, NE: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

353

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 York are York General Hearthstone in York (1.2 mi), Legacy Square in Henderson (13 mi), Fairview Manor in Fairmont (16 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).

York has about 213 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

York compared with York County and Nebraska

Census figure	York	York County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	3.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	41%	32%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.4%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	6.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,214	$54,726	—

Older residents in towns around York

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Aurora, NE	22 mi	976	161
Seward, NE	26 mi	1,320	242
Central City, NE	27 mi	641	68
Milford, NE	29 mi	404	45
David City, NE	36 mi	568	89
Crete, NE	38 mi	959	146

Nursing homes near York

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
York General Hearthstone	York, NE	1.2 mi	5 of 5	127	(402) 362-4333
Legacy Square	Henderson, NE	13 mi	2 of 5	40	(402) 723-5301
Fairview Manor	Fairmont, NE	16 mi	5 of 5	40	(402) 268-2271
Midwest Covenant Home	Stromsburg, NE	17 mi	3 of 5	51	(402) 764-2711
Good Samaritan Society - Osceola	Osceola, NE	22 mi	5 of 5	47	(402) 747-2691
Memorial Community Care	Aurora, NE	22 mi	5 of 5	48	(402) 694-8230

Home health agencies serving York

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eventide Home Health Care	Lincoln, NE	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 420-2273
Angels Care Progressive Home Health	Grand Island, NE	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(308) 589-0170
York General Hosp Home Health	York, NE	0.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 362-1444

Straight-line miles from the center of York. 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 York

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 $4,018 monthly median income of York 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 York: common questions

What nursing homes are near York?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are York General Hearthstone in York (1.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Legacy Square in Henderson (13 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Fairview Manor in Fairmont (16 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in York?

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 $4,018 monthly median income of York 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 York, NE