Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Breckenridge, MN
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Nursing Assistants in Breckenridge, MN: the local picture
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 figure | Breckenridge | Wilkin County | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 6.9% | 4.3% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 23% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 20% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 37% | 33% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 22% | 13% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $40,590 | $52,250 | — |
Older residents in towns around Breckenridge
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton, ND | 1.4 mi | 1,557 | 158 |
| Fergus Falls, MN | 24 mi | 3,663 | 884 |
| Barnesville, MN | 28 mi | 359 | 57 |
| Pelican Rapids, MN | 32 mi | 444 | 108 |
| Horace, ND | 37 mi | 294 | 0 |
| Moorhead, MN | 42 mi | 5,703 | 928 |
Nursing homes near Breckenridge
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Home | Breckenridge, MN | 0.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 80 | (218) 643-3000 |
| St Catherines Living Center | Wahpeton, ND | 1.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 49 | (701) 642-6667 |
| St Gerard's Community Of Care | Hankinson, ND | 21 mi | 3 of 5 | 34 | (701) 242-7891 |
| MN Veterans Home-Fergus Falls | Fergus Falls, MN | 24 mi | 4 of 5 | 85 | (218) 736-0400 |
| Lb Broen Home | Fergus Falls, MN | 25 mi | 2 of 5 | 74 | (218) 998-7300 |
Home health agencies serving Breckenridge
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health At Home | Breckenridge, MN | 1.4 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (218) 643-2275 |
| Benedictine Home Health | Wahpeton, ND | 11 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, 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 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 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.
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.
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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.
More senior care near Breckenridge
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Fergus Falls, MN
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Other care in Breckenridge
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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