CNA Home Care in Gilberts, IL: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Gilberts, IL: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

757

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 Gilberts are Avondale Estates Of Elgin in Elgin (2.7 mi), Highland Oaks in Elgin (4.2 mi), Alden Estates Cts Of Huntley in Huntley (4.3 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).

Gilberts has about 113 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Gilberts compared with Kane County and Illinois

Census figure	Gilberts	Kane County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	32%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	7.7%	10%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	4.7%	11%

Older residents in towns around Gilberts

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West Dundee, IL	2.0 mi	983	62
Sleepy Hollow, IL	3.3 mi	707	63
Pingree Grove, IL	3.5 mi	1,700	122
Carpentersville, IL	4.1 mi	3,602	160
Algonquin, IL	4.3 mi	4,502	551
Huntley, IL	4.8 mi	9,536	1,389

Nursing homes near Gilberts

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avondale Estates Of Elgin	Elgin, IL	2.7 mi	5 of 5	120	(847) 531-6004
Highland Oaks	Elgin, IL	4.2 mi	5 of 5	24	(847) 741-4543
Alden Estates Cts Of Huntley	Huntley, IL	4.3 mi	2 of 5	170	(847) 961-7500
Pearl Of Elgin, The	Elgin, IL	4.5 mi	4 of 5	139	(847) 888-9585
Aperion Care Elgin	Elgin, IL	5.8 mi	3 of 5	101	(847) 742-8822
River View Rehab Center	Elgin, IL	5.9 mi	2 of 5	203	(847) 697-3750

Home health agencies serving Gilberts

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	5.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
Mid America Home Health Care, Inc	Lombard, IL	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 519-4099
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625

Straight-line miles from the center of Gilberts. 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 Gilberts

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. 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 Gilberts: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gilberts?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avondale Estates Of Elgin in Elgin (2.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Highland Oaks in Elgin (4.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Alden Estates Cts Of Huntley in Huntley (4.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Gilberts?

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. 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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