CNA Home Care in Macomb, IL: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Macomb, IL: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

470

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 Macomb are Countryside Care Center in Macomb (1.6 mi), Macomb Post Acute Care Center in Macomb (1.9 mi), Elms, The in Macomb (2.0 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).

Macomb has about 428 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Macomb compared with McDonough County and Illinois

Census figure	Macomb	McDonough County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	32%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	9.1%	10%
Households with no vehicle	13%	9.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,060	$48,880	—

Older residents in towns around Macomb

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bushnell, IL	11 mi	655	70
Rushville, IL	25 mi	618	128
Abingdon, IL	27 mi	663	89
Monmouth, IL	31 mi	1,361	171
Burlington, IA	33 mi	5,107	787
Beardstown, IL	34 mi	762	162

Nursing homes near Macomb

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Countryside Care Center	Macomb, IL	1.6 mi	2 of 5	62	(309) 837-2386
Macomb Post Acute Care Center	Macomb, IL	1.9 mi	2 of 5	80	(309) 833-5555
Elms, The	Macomb, IL	2.0 mi	5 of 5	98	(309) 837-5482
Wesley Village	Macomb, IL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	73	(309) 833-2123
Goldwater Care Roseville	Roseville, IL	14 mi	1 of 5	99	(309) 426-2134
Henderson County Ret Center	Stronghurst, IL	22 mi	5 of 5	58	(309) 924-1123

Home health agencies serving Macomb

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Osf Home Health-Western Region	Galesburg, IL	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 344-9700
Western Ill Home Hlth Care In	Monmouth, IL	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 734-9376
Spoon River Home Health Services	Farmington, IL	37 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(309) 245-0720
Mdh Home Health Care	Macomb, IL	0.6 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 836-1544

Straight-line miles from the center of Macomb. 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 Macomb

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 53% of the $3,005 monthly median income of Macomb 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 Macomb: common questions

What nursing homes are near Macomb?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Countryside Care Center in Macomb (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Macomb Post Acute Care Center in Macomb (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Elms, The in Macomb (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Macomb?

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 53% of the $3,005 monthly median income of Macomb 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 Macomb, IL