Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Le Center, MN
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Nursing Assistants in Le Center, MN: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Le Center are Central Health Care Center in Le Center (0.7 mi), Cura Of Le Sueur in Le Sueur (10 mi), Benedictine Living Community Of St. Peter in St Peter (12 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Minnesota earn a median $18.45 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Le Center has about 49 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Le Center compared with Le Sueur County and Minnesota
| Census figure | Le Center | Le Sueur County | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 25% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 19% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 40% | 25% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.8% | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1% | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $42,614 | $61,471 | — |
Older residents in towns around Le Center
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, MN | 8.5 mi | 557 | 42 |
| Le Sueur, MN | 10 mi | 788 | 102 |
| St. Peter, MN | 12 mi | 2,032 | 448 |
| New Prague, MN | 13 mi | 1,479 | 285 |
| Belle Plaine, MN | 16 mi | 953 | 224 |
| Lonsdale, MN | 16 mi | 487 | 45 |
Nursing homes near Le Center
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Health Care Center | Le Center, MN | 0.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 40 | (507) 357-2275 |
| Cura Of Le Sueur | Le Sueur, MN | 10 mi | 2 of 5 | 50 | (507) 665-3375 |
| Benedictine Living Community Of St. Peter | St Peter, MN | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | 79 | (507) 934-2203 |
| Mala Strana Health Care, LLC | New Prague, MN | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | 69 | (952) 758-2514 |
| The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine | Belle Plaine, MN | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | 60 | (952) 873-2131 |
| Whispering Creek | Janesville, MN | 18 mi | 5 of 5 | 35 | (507) 231-5113 |
Home health agencies serving Le Center
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society Home Care St Peter | Saint Peter, MN | 13 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (507) 931-0949 |
| Home Health Care Inc | Golden Valley, MN | 46 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (763) 417-8888 |
| Allina Health Home Health | Minneapolis, MN | 45 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (612) 863-4478 |
| Ridgeview Home Care Services | Waconia, MN | 32 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (952) 442-6030 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Le Center. 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 Le Center
At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,551 monthly median income of Le Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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.
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 Le Center: common questions
What nursing homes are near Le Center?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Central Health Care Center in Le Center (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Cura Of Le Sueur in Le Sueur (10 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Benedictine Living Community Of St. Peter in St Peter (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Le Center?
At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,551 monthly median income of Le Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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