Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Dearborn, MI
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Nursing Assistants in Dearborn, MI: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Dearborn are Riverside Commons Rehab And Nursing Center, LLC in Dearborn (1.1 mi), Allegria Village in Dearborn (1.5 mi), Fairlane Senior Care And Rehab Center in Detroit (3.2 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.
Dearborn has about 1,928 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Dearborn compared with Wayne County and Michigan
| Census figure | Dearborn | Wayne County | Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 39% | 37% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 17% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 34% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 17% | 14% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3% | 12% | 7.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $58,184 | $48,784 | — |
Older residents in towns around Dearborn
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melvindale, MI | 2.8 mi | 1,329 | 204 |
| Allen Park, MI | 3.7 mi | 5,168 | 667 |
| Dearborn Heights, MI | 4.2 mi | 9,755 | 1,304 |
| Lincoln Park, MI | 5.1 mi | 5,617 | 575 |
| River Rouge, MI | 5.2 mi | 891 | 38 |
| Ecorse, MI | 5.7 mi | 1,405 | 228 |
Nursing homes near Dearborn
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Commons Rehab And Nursing Center, LLC | Dearborn, MI | 1.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 196 | (313) 253-9700 |
| Allegria Village | Dearborn, MI | 1.5 mi | 4 of 5 | 89 | (313) 584-1000 |
| Fairlane Senior Care And Rehab Center | Detroit, MI | 3.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 180 | (313) 273-6850 |
| Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Dearborn Heig | Dearborn Heights, MI | 4.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 124 | (313) 274-4600 |
| Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Allen Park | Allen Park, MI | 4.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 163 | (313) 386-2150 |
| Imperial, A Villa Center | Dearborn Heights, MI | 5.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 265 | (313) 291-6200 |
Home health agencies serving Dearborn
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Home Health Care | Southfield, MI | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (248) 569-5410 |
| Carebridge Home Health | Canton, MI | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (248) 559-5661 |
| Interim Oakland County | Novi, MI | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (248) 553-3333 |
| Global Home Care | Troy, MI | 18 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (248) 588-8881 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Dearborn. 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 Dearborn
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 30% of the $4,849 monthly median income of Dearborn 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 Dearborn: common questions
What nursing homes are near Dearborn?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Riverside Commons Rehab And Nursing Center, LLC in Dearborn (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Allegria Village in Dearborn (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Fairlane Senior Care And Rehab Center in Detroit (3.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Dearborn?
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 30% of the $4,849 monthly median income of Dearborn 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.
More senior care near Dearborn
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Ecorse, MI
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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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