Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Harper Woods, MI
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Nursing Assistants in Harper Woods, MI: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Harper Woods are The Orchards At Harper Woods in Harper Woods (0.5 mi), Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Grosse Pointe in Grosse Pointe Woods (1.5 mi), Riverview Health And Rehab Center North in Detroit (2.0 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Michigan earn a median $16.83 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
Harper Woods has about 331 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Harper Woods compared with Wayne County and Michigan
| Census figure | Harper Woods | Wayne County | Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 44% | 37% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 17% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 45% | 34% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 14% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 12% | 7.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $53,558 | $48,784 | — |
Older residents in towns around Harper Woods
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | 1.5 mi | 3,420 | 594 |
| Eastpointe, MI | 2.1 mi | 4,553 | 410 |
| Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI | 3.1 mi | 815 | 107 |
| Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | 3.5 mi | 2,294 | 444 |
| Grosse Pointe, MI | 4.0 mi | 1,286 | 188 |
| St. Clair Shores, MI | 4.2 mi | 12,818 | 1,716 |
Nursing homes near Harper Woods
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards At Harper Woods | Harper Woods, MI | 0.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 151 | (313) 881-9556 |
| Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Grosse Pointe | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | 1.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 80 | (586) 778-0800 |
| Riverview Health And Rehab Center North | Detroit, MI | 2.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 180 | (313) 343-8000 |
| The Rivers Health & Rehabilitation Center Of Gross | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | 2.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 86 | (313) 821-7095 |
| Regency At St. Clair Shores | St. Clair Shores, MI | 2.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 146 | (586) 772-4300 |
| The Orchards At Roseville | Roseville, MI | 3.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 169 | (586) 773-6022 |
Home health agencies serving Harper Woods
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Pride Home Healthcare Agency | Warren, MI | 8.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (586) 576-1930 |
| All About Family Home Health Services, LLC | Mount Clemens, MI | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (586) 477-1402 |
| Global Home Care | Troy, MI | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (248) 588-8881 |
| Central Home Health Care | Southfield, MI | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (248) 569-5410 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Harper Woods. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What CNAs costs in Harper Woods
At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,463 monthly median income of Harper Woods households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
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.
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.
Nursing Assistants in Harper Woods: common questions
What nursing homes are near Harper Woods?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Orchards At Harper Woods in Harper Woods (0.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Grosse Pointe in Grosse Pointe Woods (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Riverview Health And Rehab Center North in Detroit (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Harper Woods?
At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,463 monthly median income of Harper Woods households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI
- Nursing Assistants in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
- Nursing Assistants in Grosse Pointe, MI
- Nursing Assistants in St. Clair Shores, MI
- Nursing Assistants in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
- Nursing Assistants in Roseville, MI
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Other care in Harper Woods
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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