CNA Home Care in Jefferson, WI: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Jefferson, WI: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

597

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$17.47

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

$7.25

Wisconsin minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Jefferson are Alden Estates Of Countryside, Inc in Jefferson (1.2 mi), Rock River Nursing & Rehab in Fort Atkinson (5.0 mi), Lake Mills Health Services in Lake Mills (7.3 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Wisconsin earn a median $17.47 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Jefferson has about 163 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Jefferson compared with Jefferson County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Jefferson	Jefferson County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	28%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.2%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	4.6%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,426	$59,050	—

Older residents in towns around Jefferson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Johnson Creek, WI	5.5 mi	364	18
Fort Atkinson, WI	5.8 mi	2,316	249
Lake Mills, WI	7.1 mi	1,189	102
Whitewater, WI	12 mi	1,592	141
Watertown, WI	13 mi	4,469	496
Deerfield, WI	14 mi	293	22

Nursing homes near Jefferson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alden Estates Of Countryside, Inc	Jefferson, WI	1.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(920) 674-3170
Rock River Nursing & Rehab	Fort Atkinson, WI	5.0 mi	1 of 5	87	(920) 563-5533
Lake Mills Health Services	Lake Mills, WI	7.3 mi	4 of 5	50	(920) 648-8344
Watertown Health Care Center	Watertown, WI	15 mi	1 of 5	112	(920) 261-9220
Marquardt Memorial Manor	Watertown, WI	15 mi	2 of 5	140	(920) 261-0400
Shorehaven Hlth & Rehab Ctr	Oconomowoc, WI	17 mi	5 of 5	88	(262) 567-8341

Home health agencies serving Jefferson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Prohealth Home Care	Waukesha, WI	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 928-7444
Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin	Madison, WI	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 238-0268
Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin	Madison, WI	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 924-2273
Transitions Home Health	Elkhorn, WI	25 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(262) 723-2700

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 Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,036 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. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Alden Estates Of Countryside, Inc in Jefferson (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Rock River Nursing & Rehab in Fort Atkinson (5.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lake Mills Health Services in Lake Mills (7.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Jefferson?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,036 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. Wisconsin'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, WI