CNA Home Care in Galena, IL: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Galena, IL: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

366

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 Galena are Galena Stauss Nursing Home in Galena (0.6 mi), St Dominic Villa in Hazel Green (9.0 mi), Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue (11 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).

Galena has about 111 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Galena compared with Jo Daviess County and Illinois

Census figure	Galena	Jo Daviess County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	3.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	28%	32%
Residents 65 or older	38%	30%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	5.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	15%	7.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,299	$60,781	—

Older residents in towns around Galena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dubuque, IA	15 mi	12,258	1,779
Asbury, IA	19 mi	887	79
Platteville, WI	21 mi	1,286	170
Savanna, IL	27 mi	680	47
Maquoketa, IA	28 mi	1,336	239
Lena, IL	31 mi	611	101

Nursing homes near Galena

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Galena Stauss Nursing Home	Galena, IL	0.6 mi	3 of 5	57	(815) 776-7254
St Dominic Villa	Hazel Green, WI	9.0 mi	2 of 5	62	(608) 748-9814
Mill Valley Care Center	Bellevue, IA	11 mi	5 of 5	46	(563) 872-5521
Mount Carmel Bluffs	Dubuque, IA	12 mi	5 of 5	60	(563) 556-5474
Harmony Dubuque	Dubuque, IA	14 mi	2 of 5	75	(563) 556-1161
Bethany Home	Dubuque, IA	14 mi	5 of 5	66	(563) 556-5233

Home health agencies serving Galena

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aspire Home Healthcare, LLC	Morton Grove, IL	138 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(312) 788-8014
Castor Home Nursing Inc	Sterling, IL	56 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(815) 624-3177
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	65 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477
24 Hour Care, LLC	Galena, IL	0.5 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(815) 777-2424

Straight-line miles from the center of Galena. 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 Galena

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 38% of the $4,192 monthly median income of Galena 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 Galena: common questions

What nursing homes are near Galena?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Galena Stauss Nursing Home in Galena (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); St Dominic Villa in Hazel Green (9.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Galena?

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 38% of the $4,192 monthly median income of Galena 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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