Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Iowa, LA
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Nursing Assistants in Iowa, LA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Iowa are Landmark Of Lake Charles in Lake Charles (11 mi), Calcasieu Community Care Center in Lake Charles (11 mi), Golden Age Of Welsh, LLC in Welsh (12 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Louisiana earn a median $10.83 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
Iowa has about 27 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Iowa compared with Calcasieu Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Iowa | Calcasieu Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 35% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 19% | 30% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 13% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $51,171 | $47,011 | — |
Older residents in towns around Iowa
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh, LA | 12 mi | 570 | 61 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 12 mi | 13,747 | 1,715 |
| Moss Bluff, LA | 13 mi | 2,510 | 122 |
| Westlake, LA | 15 mi | 1,137 | 65 |
| Prien, LA | 17 mi | 1,009 | 133 |
| Sulphur, LA | 21 mi | 3,603 | 397 |
Nursing homes near Iowa
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark Of Lake Charles | Lake Charles, LA | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | 130 | (337) 478-2920 |
| Calcasieu Community Care Center | Lake Charles, LA | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (337) 240-9730 |
| Golden Age Of Welsh, LLC | Welsh, LA | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | 114 | (337) 734-2555 |
| Rosewood Nursing Center | Lake Charles, LA | 12 mi | 2 of 5 | 150 | (337) 439-8338 |
| Lake Charles Care Center | Lake Charles, LA | 13 mi | 3 of 5 | 182 | (337) 439-0336 |
| Resthaven Nursing & Rehab Center, LLC | Lake Charles, LA | 14 mi | 1 of 5 | 162 | (337) 477-6371 |
Home health agencies serving Iowa
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamm Family Care Home Health | Crowley, LA | 38 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 783-0000 |
| Elara Caring | Jennings, LA | 21 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 824-5453 |
| Jeff Davis Md Homecare | Jennings, LA | 21 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 824-1188 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC | Deridder, LA | 43 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 462-3747 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Iowa. 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 Iowa
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $4,264 monthly median income of Iowa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
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 Iowa: common questions
What nursing homes are near Iowa?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Landmark Of Lake Charles in Lake Charles (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Calcasieu Community Care Center in Lake Charles (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Golden Age Of Welsh, LLC in Welsh (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Iowa?
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $4,264 monthly median income of Iowa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
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.
More senior care near Iowa
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Welsh, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Lake Charles, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Moss Bluff, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Westlake, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Prien, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Sulphur, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Jennings, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Carlyss, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Lake Arthur, LA
- Nursing Assistants in DeQuincy, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Vinton, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Crowley, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Eunice, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Rayne, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Mamou, LA
- Nursing Assistants in DeRidder, LA
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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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