CNA Home Care in Geneseo, IL: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Geneseo, IL: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

512

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 Geneseo are Allure Of Geneseo in Geneseo (0.5 mi), Hammond-Henry District Hsp in Geneseo (0.6 mi), Hillcrest Home in Geneseo (0.6 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).

Geneseo has about 365 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Geneseo compared with Henry County and Illinois

Census figure	Geneseo	Henry County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	5.5%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	32%
Residents 65 or older	25%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.8%	10.0%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	6.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,462	$50,194	—

Older residents in towns around Geneseo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Colona, IL	9.3 mi	896	30
East Moline, IL	13 mi	3,715	606
Silvis, IL	14 mi	2,318	354
Coal Valley, IL	15 mi	914	77
Le Claire, IA	15 mi	694	0
Moline, IL	18 mi	7,901	831

Nursing homes near Geneseo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Allure Of Geneseo	Geneseo, IL	0.5 mi	4 of 5	72	(309) 944-6424
Hammond-Henry District Hsp	Geneseo, IL	0.6 mi	4 of 5	38	(309) 944-6431
Hillcrest Home	Geneseo, IL	0.6 mi	4 of 5	99	(309) 944-2147
Avenues At Quad Cities	Silvis, IL	14 mi	1 of 5	63	(309) 796-2600
Silvis Center For Nursing Rehab & Care	Silvis, IL	14 mi	1 of 5	120	(309) 281-3270
Celebrate Sr Living Of Moline	Moline, IL	15 mi	4 of 5	120	(309) 792-5940

Home health agencies serving Geneseo

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Moline, IL	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 786-3700
Osf Home Health-Western Region	Galesburg, IL	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 344-9700
Unity Point At Home	Moline, IL	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 779-7600
Western Ill Home Hlth Care In	Monmouth, IL	45 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 734-9376

Straight-line miles from the center of Geneseo. 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 Geneseo

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 39% of the $4,039 monthly median income of Geneseo 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 Geneseo: common questions

What nursing homes are near Geneseo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Allure Of Geneseo in Geneseo (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Hammond-Henry District Hsp in Geneseo (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Hillcrest Home in Geneseo (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Geneseo?

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 39% of the $4,039 monthly median income of Geneseo 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Geneseo, IL