CNA Home Care in Carmi, IL: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Carmi, IL: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

501

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 Carmi are Wabash Senior Living & Rehab in Carmi (0.4 mi), White County Rehab And Nursing in Carmi (0.4 mi), New Harmony Health Care Center in New Harmony (14 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).

Carmi has about 199 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Carmi compared with White County and Illinois

Census figure	Carmi	White County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	3.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	38%	32%
Residents 65 or older	24%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	15%	10%
Households with no vehicle	12%	9.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,984	$40,337	—

Older residents in towns around Carmi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mount Vernon, IN	18 mi	1,454	160
McLeansboro, IL	20 mi	566	97
Fairfield, IL	23 mi	1,156	350
Eldorado, IL	24 mi	885	150
Harrisburg, IL	32 mi	1,727	369
Morganfield, KY	32 mi	839	85

Nursing homes near Carmi

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wabash Senior Living & Rehab	Carmi, IL	0.4 mi	1 of 5	156	(618) 382-4644
White County Rehab And Nursing	Carmi, IL	0.4 mi	3 of 5	74	(618) 382-7270
New Harmony Health Care Center	New Harmony, IN	14 mi	1 of 5	96	(812) 682-4104
The Haven On The River	Grayville, IL	15 mi	1 of 5	66	(618) 375-2171
Mount Vernon Nursing And Rehabilitation	Mount Vernon, IN	18 mi	5 of 5	66	(812) 838-6554
Mcleansboro Rehab & Hlth C Ctr	Mcleansboro, IL	20 mi	3 of 5	43	(618) 643-3728

Home health agencies serving Carmi

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Egyptian Health Department	Eldorado, IL	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 383-1261
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	142 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488

Straight-line miles from the center of Carmi. 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 Carmi

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 56% of the $2,832 monthly median income of Carmi 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 Carmi: common questions

What nursing homes are near Carmi?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wabash Senior Living & Rehab in Carmi (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); White County Rehab And Nursing in Carmi (0.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); New Harmony Health Care Center in New Harmony (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Carmi?

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 56% of the $2,832 monthly median income of Carmi 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 Carmi, IL