Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Comstock Northwest, MI
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Nursing Assistants in Comstock Northwest, MI: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Comstock Northwest are Villa At Borgess Place in Kalamazoo (1.3 mi), Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center in Kalamazoo (4.6 mi), The Laurels Of Galesburg in Galesburg (4.8 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Michigan earn a median $16.83 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
Comstock Northwest has about 127 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Comstock Northwest compared with Kalamazoo County and Michigan
| Census figure | Comstock Northwest | Kalamazoo County | Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 27% | 28% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 16% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 29% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.4% | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $55,000 | $58,046 | — |
Older residents in towns around Comstock Northwest
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood, MI | 1.9 mi | 909 | 119 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 4.8 mi | 8,027 | 1,058 |
| Westwood, MI | 5.8 mi | 1,802 | 295 |
| Portage, MI | 9.4 mi | 8,857 | 1,017 |
| Plainwell, MI | 11 mi | 808 | 28 |
| Level Park-Oak Park, MI | 13 mi | 738 | 140 |
Nursing homes near Comstock Northwest
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa At Borgess Place | Kalamazoo, MI | 1.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 101 | (269) 552-6500 |
| Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center | Kalamazoo, MI | 4.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 84 | (269) 381-4290 |
| The Laurels Of Galesburg | Galesburg, MI | 4.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 93 | (269) 665-7043 |
| Plainwell Pines Nursing And Rehabilitation Communi | Plainwell, MI | 6.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 39 | (269) 349-6649 |
| Medilodge Of Westwood | Kalamazoo, MI | 6.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 97 | (269) 342-0206 |
| Friendship Village | Kalamazoo, MI | 6.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 57 | (269) 381-0560 |
Home health agencies serving Comstock Northwest
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Portage, MI | 9.1 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (269) 381-5620 |
| Elara Caring | Jackson, MI | 58 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (517) 780-9500 |
| Compassus Home Health | Portage, MI | 9.1 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (269) 459-3700 |
| Bronson At Home Healthcare Services | Battle Creek, MI | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (844) 241-4663 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Comstock Northwest. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What CNAs costs in Comstock Northwest
At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,583 monthly median income of Comstock Northwest households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
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.
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.
Nursing Assistants in Comstock Northwest: common questions
What nursing homes are near Comstock Northwest?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Villa At Borgess Place in Kalamazoo (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center in Kalamazoo (4.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Laurels Of Galesburg in Galesburg (4.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Comstock Northwest?
At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,583 monthly median income of Comstock Northwest households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
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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