Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Iron River, MI
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Nursing Assistants in Iron River, MI: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Iron River are Iron River Care Center in Iron River (0.6 mi), Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls (12 mi), Florence Health Services in Florence (22 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.
Iron River has about 41 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Iron River compared with Iron County and Michigan
| Census figure | Iron River | Iron County | Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 46% | 38% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 31% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 50% | 33% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 23% | 14% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.2% | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $31,304 | $40,122 | — |
Older residents in towns around Iron River
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsford, MI | 33 mi | 1,367 | 194 |
| Iron Mountain, MI | 33 mi | 1,429 | 240 |
| Norway, MI | 40 mi | 597 | 108 |
| Rhinelander, WI | 50 mi | 1,427 | 287 |
| West Ishpeming, MI | 52 mi | 624 | 72 |
| Ishpeming, MI | 53 mi | 1,062 | 118 |
Nursing homes near Iron River
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron River Care Center | Iron River, MI | 0.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 69 | (906) 265-5168 |
| Iron County Medical Care Facility | Crystal Falls, MI | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | 200 | (906) 875-6671 |
| Florence Health Services | Florence, WI | 22 mi | 1 of 5 | 73 | (715) 528-4833 |
Home health agencies serving Iron River
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus At Home | Hancock, MI | 72 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (906) 337-5700 |
| Dickinson Home Health | Iron Mountain, MI | 33 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (906) 776-1925 |
| North Woods Home Nursing | Manistique, MI | 114 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (906) 341-6963 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Iron River. 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 Iron River
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 56% of the $2,609 monthly median income of Iron River 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 Iron River: common questions
What nursing homes are near Iron River?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Iron River Care Center in Iron River (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Florence Health Services in Florence (22 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Iron River?
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 56% of the $2,609 monthly median income of Iron River 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.
More senior care near Iron River
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Other care in Iron River
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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