CNA Home Care in Aurora, IN: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Aurora, IN: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

565

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$16.86

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

$7.25

Indiana minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Aurora are Ridgewood Health Campus in Lawrenceburg (3.1 mi), Envive Of Lawrenceburg in Lawrenceburg (3.4 mi), Shady Nook Care Center in Lawrenceburg (3.7 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Indiana earn a median $16.86 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Aurora has about 41 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Aurora compared with Dearborn County and Indiana

Census figure	Aurora	Dearborn County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	7.3%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	9.1%	4.1%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,042	$52,401	—

Older residents in towns around Aurora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lawrenceburg, IN	3.0 mi	1,195	188
Greendale, IN	6.7 mi	752	190
Hidden Valley, IN	7.5 mi	691	75
Francisville, KY	9.8 mi	1,044	46
Burlington, KY	10 mi	2,382	164
Hebron, KY	11 mi	455	31

Nursing homes near Aurora

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ridgewood Health Campus	Lawrenceburg, IN	3.1 mi	4 of 5	71	(812) 537-5700
Envive Of Lawrenceburg	Lawrenceburg, IN	3.4 mi	3 of 5	100	(812) 537-1132
Shady Nook Care Center	Lawrenceburg, IN	3.7 mi	1 of 5	94	(812) 537-0930
Waters Of Dillsboro-Ross Manor, The	Dillsboro, IN	8.9 mi	1 of 5	123	(812) 432-5226
Waters Of Rising Sun, The	Rising Sun, IN	9.0 mi	3 of 5	58	(812) 438-2219
Three Rivers Healthcare Center	Cincinnati, OH	13 mi	3 of 5	119	(513) 941-0787

Home health agencies serving Aurora

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Elizabeth Home Care Services	Lawrenceburg, IN	5.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 537-8192
Caring First Home Health LLC	W Harrison, IN	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(812) 576-2600
Personal Touch Home Care Of Indiana Inc	Lawrenceburg, IN	5.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(812) 637-5428
Tendercare Home Health Services Inc	Indianapolis, IN	85 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(317) 251-0700

Straight-line miles from the center of Aurora. 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 Aurora

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,837 monthly median income of Aurora households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Aurora: common questions

What nursing homes are near Aurora?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ridgewood Health Campus in Lawrenceburg (3.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Envive Of Lawrenceburg in Lawrenceburg (3.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Shady Nook Care Center in Lawrenceburg (3.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Aurora?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,837 monthly median income of Aurora households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Aurora, IN