CNA Home Care in Byron, MN: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Byron, MN: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

407

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 Byron are Edenbrook Of Rochester in Rochester (7.4 mi), Edenbrook Rochester West in Rochester (7.5 mi), Madonna Towers Of Rochester in Rochester (7.6 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).

Byron has about 104 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Byron compared with Olmsted County and Minnesota

Census figure	Byron	Olmsted County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	28%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.4%	7.4%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	6.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,655	$68,101	—

Older residents in towns around Byron

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kasson, MN	5.4 mi	1,037	123
Rochester, MN	8.2 mi	19,980	3,236
Dodge Center, MN	11 mi	419	44
Pine Island, MN	11 mi	558	104
Stewartville, MN	14 mi	916	77
Zumbrota, MN	18 mi	925	229

Nursing homes near Byron

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edenbrook Of Rochester	Rochester, MN	7.4 mi	2 of 5	81	(507) 282-9449
Edenbrook Rochester West	Rochester, MN	7.5 mi	2 of 5	48	(507) 288-1818
Madonna Towers Of Rochester	Rochester, MN	7.6 mi	3 of 5	62	(507) 288-3911
Rochester Rehabilitation And Living Center	Rochester, MN	8.1 mi	1 of 5	56	(507) 322-5555
Charter House Inc	Rochester, MN	8.7 mi	5 of 5	32	(507) 266-7862
Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth	Rochester, MN	8.9 mi	3 of 5	128	(507) 289-4031

Home health agencies serving Byron

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Rochester, MN	7.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 282-2246
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	99 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Interim Healthcare Of Rochester	Rochester, MN	7.6 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(507) 200-1111
Comfort Health	Rochester, MN	7.6 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 281-2332

Straight-line miles from the center of Byron. 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 Byron

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 34% of the $4,638 monthly median income of Byron 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 Byron: common questions

What nursing homes are near Byron?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Edenbrook Of Rochester in Rochester (7.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Edenbrook Rochester West in Rochester (7.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Madonna Towers Of Rochester in Rochester (7.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Byron?

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 34% of the $4,638 monthly median income of Byron 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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