Breezy Point, Minnesota

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

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Breezy Point, MN: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
304
certified beds in the 6 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 Breezy Point are Good Samaritan Society - Pine River in Pine River (12 mi), Heartwood in Crosby (15 mi), Good Samaritan Society - Bethany in Brainerd (19 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).

Breezy Point has about 18 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Breezy Point compared with Crow Wing County and Minnesota

Census figureBreezy PointCrow Wing CountyMinnesota
Residents 85 or older0.7%3.0%2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability21%30%28%
Residents 65 or older24%24%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone15%29%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.0%9.0%8.8%
Households with no vehicle1.8%4.9%6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$62,031$56,498—

Older residents in towns around Breezy Point

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Crosslake, MN6.9 mi1,012168
Brainerd, MN18 mi2,562501
Baxter, MN19 mi2,095440
Little Falls, MN44 mi2,345429
Wadena, MN45 mi803185
Park Rapids, MN46 mi1,210287

Nursing homes near Breezy Point

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Good Samaritan Society - Pine RiverPine River, MN12 mi4 of 533(218) 587-4423
HeartwoodCrosby, MN15 mi5 of 554(218) 545-8500
Good Samaritan Society - BethanyBrainerd, MN19 mi5 of 579(218) 825-2593
Good Samaritan Society - WoodlandBrainerd, MN19 mi5 of 540(218) 829-1429
Aicota Health Care CenterAitkin, MN24 mi2 of 556(218) 927-2164
Aitkin Health ServicesAitkin, MN24 mi2 of 542(218) 927-5514

Home health agencies serving Breezy Point

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Aveanna Home HealthGrand Rapids, MN54 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(218) 326-0004
Good Samaritan Home HealthNisswa, MN9.1 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(218) 963-9452
Vivie Home HealthAlexandria, MN75 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(320) 759-1273
Lakewood Health System Home Care & HospiceStaples, MN32 mi2 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(218) 894-8080

Straight-line miles from the center of Breezy Point. 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 Breezy Point

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 31% of the $5,169 monthly median income of Breezy Point 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 Breezy Point: common questions

What nursing homes are near Breezy Point?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Good Samaritan Society - Pine River in Pine River (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Heartwood in Crosby (15 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Good Samaritan Society - Bethany in Brainerd (19 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Breezy Point?

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 31% of the $5,169 monthly median income of Breezy Point 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.

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