CNA Home Care in Chaska, MN: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Chaska, MN: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

351

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 Chaska are Auburn Manor in Chaska (2.0 mi), Shakopee Friendship Manor in Shakopee (3.6 mi), St Gertrudes Health & Rehabilitation Center in Shakopee (6.2 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).

Chaska has about 637 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Chaska compared with Carver County and Minnesota

Census figure	Chaska	Carver County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	27%	28%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	23%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	7.0%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	3.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,643	$69,192	—

Older residents in towns around Chaska

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Chanhassen, MN	3.5 mi	4,001	343
Carver, MN	4.0 mi	652	34
Victoria, MN	4.0 mi	1,636	62
Shorewood, MN	6.0 mi	1,498	187
Excelsior, MN	6.3 mi	486	42
Shakopee, MN	7.3 mi	4,768	393

Nursing homes near Chaska

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Auburn Manor	Chaska, MN	2.0 mi	3 of 5	60	(952) 448-9303
Shakopee Friendship Manor	Shakopee, MN	3.6 mi	3 of 5	60	(952) 445-4155
St Gertrudes Health & Rehabilitation Center	Shakopee, MN	6.2 mi	3 of 5	105	(952) 233-4411
The Estates At Excelsior LLC	Excelsior, MN	6.3 mi	1 of 5	45	(952) 474-5488
Lake Minnetonka Shores	Spring Park, MN	8.4 mi	5 of 5	60	(952) 471-4001
Hope Springs At Minnetonka	Minnetonka, MN	8.9 mi	1 of 5	21	(952) 474-4474

Home health agencies serving Chaska

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Aveanna Home Health	Edina, MN	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 926-9808
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Triniti Home Health And Hospice	Elk River, MN	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654

Straight-line miles from the center of Chaska. 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 Chaska

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 27% of the $5,970 monthly median income of Chaska 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 Chaska: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chaska?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Auburn Manor in Chaska (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Shakopee Friendship Manor in Shakopee (3.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); St Gertrudes Health & Rehabilitation Center in Shakopee (6.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Chaska?

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 27% of the $5,970 monthly median income of Chaska 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.

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