Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Detroit Lakes, MN
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Nursing Assistants in Detroit Lakes, MN: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Detroit Lakes are Essentia Health Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes (0.4 mi), Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes (0.5 mi), Frazee Care Center in Frazee (8.7 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).
Detroit Lakes has about 376 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Detroit Lakes compared with Becker County and Minnesota
| Census figure | Detroit Lakes | Becker County | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 36% | 30% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 25% | 23% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 40% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.4% | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.8% | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $60,375 | $56,913 | — |
Older residents in towns around Detroit Lakes
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perham, MN | 19 mi | 872 | 193 |
| Pelican Rapids, MN | 20 mi | 444 | 108 |
| Barnesville, MN | 29 mi | 359 | 57 |
| Fergus Falls, MN | 38 mi | 3,663 | 884 |
| Park Rapids, MN | 38 mi | 1,210 | 287 |
| Dilworth, MN | 40 mi | 571 | 115 |
Nursing homes near Detroit Lakes
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health Oak Crossing | Detroit Lakes, MN | 0.4 mi | 5 of 5 | 84 | (218) 844-0700 |
| Emmanuel Nursing Home | Detroit Lakes, MN | 0.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 57 | (218) 847-4486 |
| Frazee Care Center | Frazee, MN | 8.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 42 | (218) 334-4501 |
| Sunnyside Care Center | Lake Park, MN | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | 30 | (218) 238-5944 |
| Perham Living | Perham, MN | 19 mi | 5 of 5 | 96 | (218) 347-1800 |
| Pelican Valley Health Center | Pelican Rapids, MN | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | 28 | (218) 863-2991 |
Home health agencies serving Detroit Lakes
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveanna Home Health | Waite Park, MN | 117 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (320) 774-0777 |
| Essentia Health Home Care West | Detroit Lakes, MN | 0.7 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (218) 847-0808 |
| Perham Living Home Care | Perham, MN | 19 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (218) 347-1880 |
| Sanford Home Care Fargo | Fargo, ND | 46 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (701) 234-4900 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Detroit Lakes. 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 Detroit Lakes
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 32% of the $5,031 monthly median income of Detroit Lakes 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.
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 Detroit Lakes: common questions
What nursing homes are near Detroit Lakes?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Essentia Health Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes (0.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Frazee Care Center in Frazee (8.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Detroit Lakes?
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 32% of the $5,031 monthly median income of Detroit Lakes 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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Perham, MN
- Nursing Assistants in Pelican Rapids, MN
- Nursing Assistants in Barnesville, MN
- Nursing Assistants in Fergus Falls, MN
- Nursing Assistants in Park Rapids, MN
- Nursing Assistants in Dilworth, MN
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Other care in Detroit Lakes
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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