Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Forest Park, IL
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Nursing Assistants in Forest Park, IL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Forest Park are Aperion Care Forest Park in Forest Park (0.5 mi), Oak Park Oasis in Oak Park (1.7 mi), Austin Oasis, The in Chicago (2.1 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).
Forest Park has about 339 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Forest Park compared with Cook County and Illinois
| Census figure | Forest Park | Cook County | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 32% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 49% | 32% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 13% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 18% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $53,250 | $56,774 | — |
Older residents in towns around Forest Park
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Riverside, IL | 1.6 mi | 1,717 | 294 |
| Maywood, IL | 1.7 mi | 2,857 | 369 |
| River Forest, IL | 1.8 mi | 2,249 | 183 |
| Oak Park, IL | 1.9 mi | 9,454 | 802 |
| Berwyn, IL | 2.1 mi | 7,625 | 635 |
| Broadview, IL | 2.2 mi | 1,611 | 349 |
Nursing homes near Forest Park
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aperion Care Forest Park | Forest Park, IL | 0.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 232 | (708) 488-9850 |
| Oak Park Oasis | Oak Park, IL | 1.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 204 | (708) 848-5966 |
| Austin Oasis, The | Chicago, IL | 2.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 216 | (773) 287-5959 |
| Complete Care At The Boulevard | Chicago, IL | 2.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 156 | (773) 261-7074 |
| West Suburban Medical Ctr | Oak Park, IL | 2.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 50 | (708) 763-6018 |
| British Home, The | Brookfield, IL | 2.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 72 | (708) 485-0135 |
Home health agencies serving Forest Park
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Care Experts | Burr Ridge, IL | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (224) 500-2625 |
| Holistic Health Partners, Inc | Des Plaines, IL | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (708) 272-9398 |
| Sunny Hill Home Health Care, Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (708) 424-7025 |
| Valentine Home Health Care, Inc | Lemont, IL | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (630) 440-1316 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Forest Park. 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 Forest Park
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 36% of the $4,438 monthly median income of Forest Park 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.
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 Forest Park: common questions
What nursing homes are near Forest Park?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aperion Care Forest Park in Forest Park (0.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Oak Park Oasis in Oak Park (1.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Austin Oasis, The in Chicago (2.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Forest Park?
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 36% of the $4,438 monthly median income of Forest Park 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.
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