CNA Home Care in Kalona, IA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Kalona, IA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

369

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 Kalona are Pleasantview Home in Kalona (0.4 mi), Parkview Manor in Wellman (6.9 mi), United Presbyterian Home in Washington (13 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).

Kalona has about 83 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Kalona compared with Washington County and Iowa

Census figure	Kalona	Washington County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.3%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	25%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.0%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	4.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,500	$56,090	—

Older residents in towns around Kalona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Washington, IA	13 mi	1,683	262
Iowa City, IA	15 mi	9,354	1,347
Tiffin, IA	15 mi	586	16
Coralville, IA	16 mi	3,097	510
North Liberty, IA	18 mi	1,513	145
Williamsburg, IA	20 mi	524	157

Nursing homes near Kalona

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pleasantview Home	Kalona, IA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	66	(319) 656-2421
Parkview Manor	Wellman, IA	6.9 mi	1 of 5	62	(319) 646-2911
United Presbyterian Home	Washington, IA	13 mi	5 of 5	55	(319) 653-5473
Oaknoll Retirement Residence	Iowa City, IA	14 mi	5 of 5	70	(319) 351-1720
Halcyon House	Washington, IA	14 mi	4 of 5	54	(319) 653-7264
Briarwood Healthcare Center	Iowa City, IA	14 mi	5 of 5	62	(319) 338-7912

Home health agencies serving Kalona

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hiawatha, IA	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 393-4742
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown Home Health	Coralville, IA	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 358-2740
Johnson County Visiting Nurse Association	Iowa City, IA	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 337-9686
Optimae Home Health Services	Fairfield, IA	36 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 472-4464

Straight-line miles from the center of Kalona. 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 Kalona

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 31% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Kalona 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 Kalona: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kalona?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pleasantview Home in Kalona (0.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Parkview Manor in Wellman (6.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); United Presbyterian Home in Washington (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Kalona?

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 31% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Kalona 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 Kalona, IA