CNA Home Care in Mankato, MN: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Mankato, MN: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

398

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$18.45

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

$11.41

Minnesota minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Mankato are Oaklawn Health Care, LLC in Mankato (0.8 mi), Laurels Peak Health Care, LLC in Mankato (2.4 mi), Pathstone Living in Mankato (2.7 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).

Mankato has about 979 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Mankato compared with Blue Earth County and Minnesota

Census figure	Mankato	Blue Earth County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	26%	28%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	6.6%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	9.1%	6.6%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,512	$60,404	—

Older residents in towns around Mankato

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Mankato, MN	3.3 mi	2,411	307
Eagle Lake, MN	4.7 mi	357	13
St. Peter, MN	11 mi	2,032	448
Lake Crystal, MN	13 mi	501	29
Le Center, MN	19 mi	347	49
Le Sueur, MN	21 mi	788	102

Nursing homes near Mankato

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oaklawn Health Care, LLC	Mankato, MN	0.8 mi	2 of 5	60	(507) 388-2913
Laurels Peak Health Care, LLC	Mankato, MN	2.4 mi	4 of 5	60	(507) 344-4280
Pathstone Living	Mankato, MN	2.7 mi	2 of 5	69	(507) 345-4576
Hillcrest Health Care, LLC	Mankato, MN	3.7 mi	1 of 5	95	(507) 387-3491
Benedictine Living Community Of St. Peter	St Peter, MN	12 mi	4 of 5	79	(507) 934-2203
Whispering Creek	Janesville, MN	14 mi	5 of 5	35	(507) 231-5113

Home health agencies serving Mankato

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society Home Care St Peter	Saint Peter, MN	11 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	64 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	64 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Avera At Home Marshall	Marshall, MN	91 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 537-7070

Straight-line miles from the center of Mankato. 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 Mankato

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 32% of the $4,959 monthly median income of Mankato 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.

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 Mankato: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mankato?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oaklawn Health Care, LLC in Mankato (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Laurels Peak Health Care, LLC in Mankato (2.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pathstone Living in Mankato (2.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Mankato?

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 32% of the $4,959 monthly median income of Mankato 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; 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 Mankato, MN