Cohasset, Minnesota

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

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Cohasset, MN: the local picture

3
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
191
certified beds in the 3 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 Cohasset are Grand Village in Grand Rapids (4.7 mi), The Emeralds At Grand Rapids LLC in Grand Rapids (6.8 mi), Essentia Health Homestead in Deer River (9.2 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).

Cohasset has about 42 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Cohasset compared with Itasca County and Minnesota

Census figureCohassetItasca CountyMinnesota
Residents 85 or older1.6%2.9%2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability25%31%28%
Residents 65 or older25%26%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone17%25%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)0.7%8.7%8.8%
Households with no vehicle5.0%4.7%6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$54,063$53,341—

Older residents in towns around Cohasset

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Grand Rapids, MN6.2 mi2,729470
Hibbing, MN35 mi3,743545
Chisholm, MN40 mi1,308236
Crosslake, MN44 mi1,012168
Breezy Point, MN51 mi65618
Mountain Iron, MN53 mi74461

Nursing homes near Cohasset

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Grand VillageGrand Rapids, MN4.7 mi5 of 582(218) 326-0543
The Emeralds At Grand Rapids LLCGrand Rapids, MN6.8 mi1 of 577(218) 326-3431
Essentia Health HomesteadDeer River, MN9.2 mi2 of 532(218) 246-4336

Home health agencies serving Cohasset

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Aveanna Home HealthGrand Rapids, MN7.2 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(218) 326-0004
Tru Home Health, IncArden Hills, MN151 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(612) 767-6272

Straight-line miles from the center of Cohasset. 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 Cohasset

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 35% of the $4,505 monthly median income of Cohasset 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 Cohasset: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cohasset?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Grand Village in Grand Rapids (4.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Emeralds At Grand Rapids LLC in Grand Rapids (6.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Essentia Health Homestead in Deer River (9.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Cohasset?

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 35% of the $4,505 monthly median income of Cohasset 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.

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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