CNA Home Care in Galion, OH: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Galion, OH: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

456

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$16.57

median hourly wage of home care aides in Ohio (BLS, May 2025)

$11.00

Ohio minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Galion are Mill Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation in Galion (0.9 mi), Galion Meadows Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation in Galion (1.6 mi), Crestline Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Crestline (4.1 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Ohio earn a median $16.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Galion has about 254 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Galion compared with Crawford County and Ohio

Census figure	Galion	Crawford County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	5.3%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,440	$41,928	—

Older residents in towns around Galion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Crestline, OH	3.6 mi	762	68
Ontario, OH	9.0 mi	1,199	166
Bucyrus, OH	11 mi	2,890	557
Lexington, OH	11 mi	846	55
Shelby, OH	12 mi	1,849	153
Mount Gilead, OH	13 mi	817	64

Nursing homes near Galion

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mill Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation	Galion, OH	0.9 mi	4 of 5	79	(419) 462-0173
Galion Meadows Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Galion, OH	1.6 mi	1 of 5	62	(419) 468-7544
Crestline Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Crestline, OH	4.1 mi	2 of 5	30	(419) 683-3255
Altercare Of Bucyrus Center Fo	Bucyrus, OH	9.9 mi	4 of 5	80	(419) 562-7644
Lexington Court Care Center	Lexington, OH	11 mi	4 of 5	75	(419) 884-2000
Crestwood Care Center	Shelby, OH	11 mi	2 of 5	130	(419) 347-1266

Home health agencies serving Galion

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Mount Vernon, OH	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 397-2225
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104

Straight-line miles from the center of Galion. 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 Galion

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $2,953 monthly median income of Galion households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Galion: common questions

What nursing homes are near Galion?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mill Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation in Galion (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Galion Meadows Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation in Galion (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Crestline Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Crestline (4.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Galion?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $2,953 monthly median income of Galion households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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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