CNA Home Care in Atlantic, IA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Atlantic, IA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

377

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$17.34

median hourly wage of home care aides in Iowa (BLS, May 2025)

$7.25

Iowa minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Atlantic are Heritage House in Atlantic (1.2 mi), Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic (1.3 mi), Caring Acres Nursing And Rehab Center in Anita (14 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Iowa earn a median $17.34 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Atlantic has about 242 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Atlantic compared with Cass County and Iowa

Census figure	Atlantic	Cass County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	3.3%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	5.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,848	$47,609	—

Older residents in towns around Atlantic

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Harlan, IA	24 mi	1,170	286
Red Oak, IA	28 mi	1,021	245
Creston, IA	41 mi	1,464	153
Glenwood, IA	44 mi	1,116	217
Council Bluffs, IA	44 mi	10,951	1,120
Clarinda, IA	45 mi	1,227	237

Nursing homes near Atlantic

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage House	Atlantic, IA	1.2 mi	5 of 5	61	(712) 243-1850
Atlantic Specialty Care	Atlantic, IA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	90	(712) 243-3952
Caring Acres Nursing And Rehab Center	Anita, IA	14 mi	1 of 5	41	(712) 762-3219
Salem Lutheran Home	Elk Horn, IA	14 mi	1 of 5	64	(712) 764-4201
Exira Care Center	Exira, IA	15 mi	2 of 5	60	(712) 268-5393
Oakland Manor	Oakland, IA	20 mi	1 of 5	61	(712) 482-6403

Home health agencies serving Atlantic

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa	Council Bluffs, IA	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 352-3640
Aveanna Home Health	Council Bluffs, IA	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 325-8989
Carroll Area Nursing Services	Carroll, IA	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 792-1111
Wesley Life Home Health	Urbandale, IA	69 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 978-2777

Straight-line miles from the center of Atlantic. 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 Atlantic

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,654 monthly median income of Atlantic households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 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 Atlantic: common questions

What nursing homes are near Atlantic?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heritage House in Atlantic (1.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Caring Acres Nursing And Rehab Center in Anita (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Atlantic?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,654 monthly median income of Atlantic households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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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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 Atlantic, IA