CNA Home Care in Lena, IL: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Lena, IL: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

648

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$18.30

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

$15.00

Illinois minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Lena are Serenity Estates Of Lena in Lena (0.6 mi), Pearl Pointe Nursing Rehab & Care in Freeport (9.8 mi), Allure Of Stockton in Stockton (10 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Illinois earn a median $18.30 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Lena has about 101 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Lena compared with Stephenson County and Illinois

Census figure	Lena	Stephenson County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	3.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	22%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	8.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	7.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,500	$58,197	—

Older residents in towns around Lena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Freeport, IL	11 mi	5,652	1,125
Monroe, WI	18 mi	2,429	480
Savanna, IL	26 mi	680	47
Brodhead, WI	28 mi	575	111
Mount Morris, IL	30 mi	897	301
Winnebago, IL	31 mi	650	30

Nursing homes near Lena

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Serenity Estates Of Lena	Lena, IL	0.6 mi	2 of 5	101	(815) 369-4561
Pearl Pointe Nursing Rehab & Care	Freeport, IL	9.8 mi	1 of 5	109	(815) 235-6196
Allure Of Stockton	Stockton, IL	10 mi	4 of 5	49	(815) 947-2215
Manor Court Of Freeport	Freeport, IL	10 mi	2 of 5	117	(815) 233-2400
The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village	Freeport, IL	13 mi	1 of 5	124	(815) 232-6181
Stephenson Nursing Center	Freeport, IL	13 mi	3 of 5	148	(815) 235-6173

Home health agencies serving Lena

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Tri-State Home Healthcare, LLC	Freeport, IL	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(815) 232-4040
Mercyhealth At Home	Rockford, IL	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 971-3550
Ssm Health At Home Monroe	Monroe, WI	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 324-1230
Interim Healthcare Of Lake County	Libertyville, IL	96 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 433-5650

Straight-line miles from the center of Lena. 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 Lena

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Lena households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Lena: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lena?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Serenity Estates Of Lena in Lena (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pearl Pointe Nursing Rehab & Care in Freeport (9.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Allure Of Stockton in Stockton (10 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Lena?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Lena households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Lena, IL