CNA Home Care in Benson, MN: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Benson, MN: the local picture

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

130

certified beds in the 3 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 Benson are Minnewaska Community Health Services in Starbuck (21 mi), Appleton Area Health in Appleton (21 mi), West Wind Village in Morris (25 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).

Benson has about 188 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Benson compared with Swift County and Minnesota

Census figure	Benson	Swift County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	5.5%	4.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	40%	28%
Residents 65 or older	22%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.6%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	7.1%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,028	$44,358	—

Older residents in towns around Benson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Morris, MN	24 mi	804	184
Montevideo, MN	26 mi	1,192	233
Glenwood, MN	26 mi	706	148
Willmar, MN	30 mi	4,021	608
Granite Falls, MN	35 mi	609	61
Alexandria, MN	40 mi	3,590	713

Nursing homes near Benson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Minnewaska Community Health Services	Starbuck, MN	21 mi	2 of 5	39	(320) 239-2217
Appleton Area Health	Appleton, MN	21 mi	3 of 5	47	(320) 289-2422
West Wind Village	Morris, MN	25 mi	5 of 5	44	(320) 589-7900

Home health agencies serving Benson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ccm Health	Montevideo, MN	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 321-8506
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	41 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273
Glacial Ridge Home Care	Glenwood, MN	25 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 634-2221
Divine Home Care Inc	Willmar, MN	30 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 231-9757

Straight-line miles from the center of Benson. 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 Benson

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 52% of the $3,086 monthly median income of Benson 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 Benson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Benson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Minnewaska Community Health Services in Starbuck (21 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Appleton Area Health in Appleton (21 mi, 3 of 5 overall); West Wind Village in Morris (25 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Benson?

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 52% of the $3,086 monthly median income of Benson 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.

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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 Benson, MN