Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Appleton, WI
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Nursing Assistants in Appleton, WI: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Appleton are Edenbrook Of Appleton North in Appleton (0.8 mi), Rennes Health And Rehab Center-Appleton in Appleton (1.1 mi), Meadowbrook At Appleton in Appleton (2.2 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Wisconsin earn a median $17.47 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Appleton has about 1,697 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Appleton compared with Outagamie County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Appleton | Outagamie County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 30% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 17% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.4% | 7.2% | 9.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $58,463 | $55,393 | — |
Older residents in towns around Appleton
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly, WI | 2.6 mi | 1,274 | 170 |
| Little Chute, WI | 3.5 mi | 1,696 | 222 |
| Combined Locks, WI | 4.1 mi | 719 | 70 |
| Menasha, WI | 5.0 mi | 2,578 | 187 |
| Fox Crossing, WI | 5.9 mi | 3,316 | 331 |
| Kaukauna, WI | 6.1 mi | 2,600 | 393 |
Nursing homes near Appleton
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenbrook Of Appleton North | Appleton, WI | 0.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 95 | (920) 993-6800 |
| Rennes Health And Rehab Center-Appleton | Appleton, WI | 1.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 88 | (920) 731-7310 |
| Meadowbrook At Appleton | Appleton, WI | 2.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 104 | (920) 731-6646 |
| Peabody Manor | Appleton, WI | 3.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 58 | (920) 738-3000 |
| Brewster Village | Appleton, WI | 3.5 mi | 4 of 5 | 204 | (920) 832-5400 |
| Oakridge Gardens Nur Ctr, Inc | Menasha, WI | 3.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 106 | (920) 739-0111 |
Home health agencies serving Appleton
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension At Home | Neenah, WI | 8.1 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 727-2000 |
| Aurora At Home | Green Bay, WI | 27 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 288-5100 |
| Preceptor Home Health | Germantown, WI | 75 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (262) 293-3951 |
| Aurora At Home | Milwaukee, WI | 90 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (414) 327-2295 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Appleton. 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 Appleton
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,872 monthly median income of Appleton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a 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 Appleton: common questions
What nursing homes are near Appleton?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Edenbrook Of Appleton North in Appleton (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Rennes Health And Rehab Center-Appleton in Appleton (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Meadowbrook At Appleton in Appleton (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Appleton?
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,872 monthly median income of Appleton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Little Chute, WI
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- Nursing Assistants in Fox Crossing, WI
- Nursing Assistants in Kaukauna, WI
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Other care in Appleton
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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