CNA Home Care in DeKalb, IL: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in DeKalb, IL: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

581

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 DeKalb are Aperion Care Dekalb in Dekalb (1.0 mi), Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing in Dekalb (2.3 mi), Oak Crest in Dekalb (2.7 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).

DeKalb has about 850 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

DeKalb compared with DeKalb County and Illinois

Census figure	DeKalb	DeKalb County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	28%	32%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	6.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,079	$64,446	—

Older residents in towns around DeKalb

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cortland, IL	3.1 mi	360	12
Sycamore, IL	5.9 mi	2,459	163
Genoa, IL	12 mi	769	43
Elburn, IL	15 mi	817	87
Rochelle, IL	16 mi	1,474	293
Campton Hills, IL	17 mi	1,893	71

Nursing homes near DeKalb

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aperion Care Dekalb	Dekalb, IL	1.0 mi	2 of 5	119	(815) 758-8151
Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing	Dekalb, IL	2.3 mi	4 of 5	190	(815) 758-2477
Oak Crest	Dekalb, IL	2.7 mi	4 of 5	17	(815) 756-8461
Bethany Rehab & Hcc	Dekalb, IL	2.9 mi	1 of 5	90	(815) 756-5526
Prairie Crossing Lvg & Rehab	Shabbona, IL	13 mi	4 of 5	91	(815) 824-2194
La Bella Of Rochelle	Rochelle, IL	16 mi	1 of 5	74	(815) 562-4047

Home health agencies serving DeKalb

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Inspired Homecare Of Illinois, LLC	Wheaton, IL	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 963-7824
Better Care Home Health, Inc	Schaumburg, IL	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 518-8943

Straight-line miles from the center of DeKalb. 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 DeKalb

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 35% of the $4,590 monthly median income of DeKalb 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 DeKalb: common questions

What nursing homes are near DeKalb?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aperion Care Dekalb in Dekalb (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing in Dekalb (2.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Oak Crest in Dekalb (2.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in DeKalb?

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 35% of the $4,590 monthly median income of DeKalb 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 DeKalb, IL