Breckenridge, Minnesota

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

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Breckenridge, MN: the local picture

5
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
322
certified beds in the 5 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 Breckenridge are St Francis Home in Breckenridge (0.2 mi), St Catherines Living Center in Wahpeton (1.5 mi), St Gerard's Community Of Care in Hankinson (21 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).

Breckenridge has about 231 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Breckenridge compared with Wilkin County and Minnesota

Census figureBreckenridgeWilkin CountyMinnesota
Residents 85 or older6.9%4.3%2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability30%23%28%
Residents 65 or older20%20%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone37%33%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)22%13%8.8%
Households with no vehicle11%6.7%6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$40,590$52,250—

Older residents in towns around Breckenridge

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Wahpeton, ND1.4 mi1,557158
Fergus Falls, MN24 mi3,663884
Barnesville, MN28 mi35957
Pelican Rapids, MN32 mi444108
Horace, ND37 mi2940
Moorhead, MN42 mi5,703928

Nursing homes near Breckenridge

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
St Francis HomeBreckenridge, MN0.2 mi5 of 580(218) 643-3000
St Catherines Living CenterWahpeton, ND1.5 mi2 of 549(701) 642-6667
St Gerard's Community Of CareHankinson, ND21 mi3 of 534(701) 242-7891
MN Veterans Home-Fergus FallsFergus Falls, MN24 mi4 of 585(218) 736-0400
Lb Broen HomeFergus Falls, MN25 mi2 of 574(218) 998-7300

Home health agencies serving Breckenridge

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Chi Health At HomeBreckenridge, MN1.4 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(218) 643-2275
Benedictine Home HealthWahpeton, ND11 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(701) 642-6667

Straight-line miles from the center of Breckenridge. 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 Breckenridge

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 47% of the $3,383 monthly median income of Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge: common questions

What nursing homes are near Breckenridge?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Francis Home in Breckenridge (0.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); St Catherines Living Center in Wahpeton (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); St Gerard's Community Of Care in Hankinson (21 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Breckenridge?

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 47% of the $3,383 monthly median income of Breckenridge 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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