CNA Home Care in Dilworth, MN: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Dilworth, MN: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

751

certified beds in the 6 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 Dilworth are Eventide Lutheran Home in Moorhead (3.7 mi), Smp Health - St Catherine North in Fargo (4.5 mi), Bethany On University in Fargo (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 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).

Dilworth has about 115 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Dilworth compared with Clay County and Minnesota

Census figure	Dilworth	Clay County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	30%	28%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	56%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	10.0%	9.1%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,891	$56,946	—

Older residents in towns around Dilworth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Moorhead, MN	2.5 mi	5,703	928
Fargo, ND	6.4 mi	17,510	2,108
West Fargo, ND	10.0 mi	4,963	637
Horace, ND	13 mi	294	0
Barnesville, MN	21 mi	359	57
Casselton, ND	24 mi	293	30

Nursing homes near Dilworth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eventide Lutheran Home	Moorhead, MN	3.7 mi	4 of 5	145	(218) 233-7508
Smp Health - St Catherine North	Fargo, ND	4.5 mi	4 of 5	125	(701) 277-7999
Bethany On University	Fargo, ND	4.8 mi	5 of 5	172	(701) 239-3000
The Meadows On University	Fargo, ND	5.0 mi	1 of 5	95	(701) 237-3030
Smp Health - St Catherine South	Fargo, ND	5.2 mi	4 of 5	98	(701) 293-7750
Bethany On 42ND	Fargo, ND	5.4 mi	5 of 5	116	(701) 478-8900

Home health agencies serving Dilworth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Essentia Health Home Care West	Detroit Lakes, MN	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 847-0808
Sanford Home Care Fargo	Fargo, ND	5.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 234-4900
Ethos Home Health	Fargo, ND	9.0 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(701) 356-3803

Straight-line miles from the center of Dilworth. 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 Dilworth

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 46% of the $3,491 monthly median income of Dilworth 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 Dilworth: common questions

What nursing homes are near Dilworth?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Eventide Lutheran Home in Moorhead (3.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Smp Health - St Catherine North in Fargo (4.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Bethany On University in Fargo (4.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Dilworth?

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 46% of the $3,491 monthly median income of Dilworth 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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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 Dilworth, MN