CNA Home Care in Harrisburg, IL: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Harrisburg, IL: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

604

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 Harrisburg are Saline Care Nursing & Rehab in Harrisburg (0.2 mi), Axiom Healthcare Of Harrisburg in Harrisburg (0.7 mi), Carrier Mills Nsg & Rehab Ctr in Carrier Mills (5.6 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).

Harrisburg has about 369 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Harrisburg compared with Saline County and Illinois

Census figure	Harrisburg	Saline County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	3.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	43%	32%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	39%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	14%	10%
Households with no vehicle	17%	9.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,401	$40,394	—

Older residents in towns around Harrisburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Eldorado, IL	7.7 mi	885	150
Marion, IL	22 mi	3,963	412
Johnston City, IL	22 mi	556	129
West Frankfort, IL	24 mi	1,051	179
McLeansboro, IL	24 mi	566	97
Herrin, IL	27 mi	2,336	317

Nursing homes near Harrisburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Saline Care Nursing & Rehab	Harrisburg, IL	0.2 mi	3 of 5	142	(618) 252-7405
Axiom Healthcare Of Harrisburg	Harrisburg, IL	0.7 mi	1 of 5	68	(618) 252-0351
Carrier Mills Nsg & Rehab Ctr	Carrier Mills, IL	5.6 mi	3 of 5	99	(618) 994-2323
Eldorado Rehab & Healthcare	Eldorado, IL	7.8 mi	3 of 5	99	(618) 273-3353
Gallatin Manor	Ridgway, IL	16 mi	4 of 5	71	(618) 272-8831
Integrity Hc Of Marion	Marion, IL	20 mi	1 of 5	125	(618) 997-1365

Home health agencies serving Harrisburg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Egyptian Health Department	Eldorado, IL	7.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 383-1261
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Franklin Williamson Bi County	Marion, IL	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 998-0507

Straight-line miles from the center of Harrisburg. 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 Harrisburg

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 51% of the $3,117 monthly median income of Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Harrisburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Saline Care Nursing & Rehab in Harrisburg (0.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Axiom Healthcare Of Harrisburg in Harrisburg (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Carrier Mills Nsg & Rehab Ctr in Carrier Mills (5.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Harrisburg?

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 51% of the $3,117 monthly median income of Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg, IL