Annandale, Minnesota

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Annandale, MN

Hands-on personal care at home from a certified nursing assistant, for families who want state-certified training. Post what you need in Annandale for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Annandale, MN: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
328
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$18.45
median hourly wage of home care aides in Minnesota (BLS, May 2025)
$11.41
Minnesota minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Annandale are Annandale Care Center Inc in Annandale (0.5 mi), Cokato Manor in Cokato (13 mi), Lake Ridge Care Center Of Buffalo, Inc. in Buffalo (13 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Minnesota earn a median $18.45 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Annandale has about 104 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Annandale compared with Wright County and Minnesota

Census figureAnnandaleWright CountyMinnesota
Residents 85 or older3.1%1.2%2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability34%29%28%
Residents 65 or older25%14%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone26%26%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%7.8%8.8%
Households with no vehicle8.4%3.0%6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$36,006$56,510—

Older residents in towns around Annandale

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Cokato, MN13 mi508106
St. Augusta, MN14 mi41826
Buffalo, MN14 mi2,848387
Becker, MN14 mi739117
Monticello, MN16 mi1,602177
Montrose, MN17 mi27028

Nursing homes near Annandale

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Annandale Care Center IncAnnandale, MN0.5 mi5 of 542(320) 274-3737
Cokato ManorCokato, MN13 mi5 of 556(320) 286-2158
Lake Ridge Care Center Of Buffalo, Inc.Buffalo, MN13 mi4 of 556(763) 404-4603
Park View Health Care CenterBuffalo, MN14 mi5 of 592(763) 951-7825
Good Samaritan Society - Howard LakeHoward Lake, MN14 mi4 of 532(320) 543-3800
Cura Of WatkinsWatkins, MN15 mi5 of 550(320) 764-2300

Home health agencies serving Annandale

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Aveanna Home HealthWaite Park, MN21 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(320) 774-0777
Centracare Home HealthWaite Park, MN21 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(320) 259-9375
Ecumen Home Care And Hospice - LitchfieldLitchfield, MN22 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(320) 693-7367
Triniti Home Health And HospiceElk River, MN27 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(763) 241-0654

Straight-line miles from the center of Annandale. 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 Annandale

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $3,001 monthly median income of Annandale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Annandale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Annandale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Annandale Care Center Inc in Annandale (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Cokato Manor in Cokato (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Lake Ridge Care Center Of Buffalo, Inc. in Buffalo (13 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Annandale?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $3,001 monthly median income of Annandale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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.

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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