CNA Home Care in Grand Rapids, MN: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Grand Rapids, MN: the local picture

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

191

certified beds in the 3 nearest nursing homes

$18.45

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

$11.41

Minnesota minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Grand Rapids are Grand Village in Grand Rapids (1.6 mi), The Emeralds At Grand Rapids LLC in Grand Rapids (2.2 mi), Essentia Health Homestead in Deer River (14 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Minnesota earn a median $18.45 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Grand Rapids has about 470 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Grand Rapids compared with Itasca County and Minnesota

Census figure	Grand Rapids	Itasca County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	28%
Residents 65 or older	24%	26%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	4.7%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,125	$53,341	—

Older residents in towns around Grand Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cohasset, MN	6.2 mi	675	42
Hibbing, MN	30 mi	3,743	545
Chisholm, MN	35 mi	1,308	236
Crosslake, MN	47 mi	1,012	168
Mountain Iron, MN	48 mi	744	61
Eveleth, MN	49 mi	644	88

Nursing homes near Grand Rapids

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grand Village	Grand Rapids, MN	1.6 mi	5 of 5	82	(218) 326-0543
The Emeralds At Grand Rapids LLC	Grand Rapids, MN	2.2 mi	1 of 5	77	(218) 326-3431
Essentia Health Homestead	Deer River, MN	14 mi	2 of 5	32	(218) 246-4336

Home health agencies serving Grand Rapids

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Grand Rapids, MN	1.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 326-0004
Tru Home Health, Inc	Arden Hills, MN	150 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 767-6272
Everytime Home Care	Saint Louis Park, MN	158 mi	1 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(952) 848-0935

Straight-line miles from the center of Grand Rapids. 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 Grand Rapids

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,260 monthly median income of Grand Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Grand Rapids: common questions

What nursing homes are near Grand Rapids?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Grand Village in Grand Rapids (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Emeralds At Grand Rapids LLC in Grand Rapids (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Essentia Health Homestead in Deer River (14 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Grand Rapids?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,260 monthly median income of Grand Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Grand Rapids, MN