CNA Home Care in Bushnell, IL: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Bushnell, IL: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

461

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$18.30

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

$15.00

Illinois minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Bushnell are Wesley Village in Macomb (11 mi), Macomb Post Acute Care Center in Macomb (11 mi), Elms, The in Macomb (11 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Illinois earn a median $18.30 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Bushnell has about 70 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Bushnell compared with McDonough County and Illinois

Census figure	Bushnell	McDonough County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	32%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	9.1%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	9.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,171	$48,880	—

Older residents in towns around Bushnell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Macomb, IL	11 mi	2,363	428
Abingdon, IL	18 mi	663	89
Canton, IL	25 mi	2,967	262
Monmouth, IL	26 mi	1,361	171
Knoxville, IL	27 mi	691	88
Galesburg, IL	28 mi	6,364	878

Nursing homes near Bushnell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wesley Village	Macomb, IL	11 mi	5 of 5	73	(309) 833-2123
Macomb Post Acute Care Center	Macomb, IL	11 mi	2 of 5	80	(309) 833-5555
Elms, The	Macomb, IL	11 mi	5 of 5	98	(309) 837-5482
Goldwater Care Roseville	Roseville, IL	11 mi	1 of 5	99	(309) 426-2134
Countryside Care Center	Macomb, IL	12 mi	2 of 5	62	(309) 837-2386
Clayberg, The	Cuba, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	49	(309) 785-5012

Home health agencies serving Bushnell

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Osf Home Health-Western Region	Galesburg, IL	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 344-9700
Western Ill Home Hlth Care In	Monmouth, IL	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 734-9376
Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care	Galesburg, IL	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(309) 343-9031
Spoon River Home Health Services	Farmington, IL	26 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(309) 245-0720

Straight-line miles from the center of Bushnell. 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 Bushnell

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,764 monthly median income of Bushnell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Bushnell: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bushnell?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wesley Village in Macomb (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Macomb Post Acute Care Center in Macomb (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Elms, The in Macomb (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Bushnell?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,764 monthly median income of Bushnell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Bushnell, IL