CNA Home Care in Jefferson, IA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Jefferson, IA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

322

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$17.34

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

$7.25

Iowa minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Jefferson are Regency Park Nursing & Rehab Center Of Jefferson in Jefferson (1.1 mi), Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids (18 mi), Accura Healthcare Of Ogden, LLC in Ogden (19 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Iowa earn a median $17.34 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Jefferson has about 231 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Jefferson compared with Greene County and Iowa

Census figure	Jefferson	Greene County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	5.6%	3.3%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	30%
Residents 65 or older	31%	24%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,500	$46,319	—

Older residents in towns around Jefferson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Perry, IA	19 mi	1,200	187
Carroll, IA	25 mi	2,456	466
Boone, IA	26 mi	2,272	257
Madrid, IA	30 mi	566	146
Adel, IA	34 mi	792	144
Fort Dodge, IA	36 mi	4,713	723

Nursing homes near Jefferson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regency Park Nursing & Rehab Center Of Jefferson	Jefferson, IA	1.1 mi	4 of 5	46	(515) 386-4107
Thomas Rest Haven	Coon Rapids, IA	18 mi	2 of 5	57	(712) 999-2253
Accura Healthcare Of Ogden, LLC	Ogden, IA	19 mi	4 of 5	46	(515) 275-2481
Perry Lutheran Home	Perry, IA	19 mi	1 of 5	70	(515) 465-5342
Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus	Perry, IA	20 mi	2 of 5	57	(515) 465-5316
Panora Specialty Care	Panora, IA	23 mi	3 of 5	46	(641) 219-4335

Home health agencies serving Jefferson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home	Carroll, IA	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 794-5279
Carroll Area Nursing Services	Carroll, IA	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 792-1111
Unitypoint At Home	Urbandale, IA	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 557-3100
Iowa Home Care, L L C	West Des Moines, IA	43 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 222-9995

Straight-line miles from the center of Jefferson. 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 Jefferson

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,542 monthly median income of Jefferson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Jefferson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Jefferson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Regency Park Nursing & Rehab Center Of Jefferson in Jefferson (1.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids (18 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Accura Healthcare Of Ogden, LLC in Ogden (19 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Jefferson?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,542 monthly median income of Jefferson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Jefferson, IA