Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Mason City, IA
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Nursing Assistants in Mason City, IA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Mason City are Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City (0.5 mi), Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center in Mason City (1.0 mi), I O O F Home And Community Therapy Center in Mason City (1.2 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).
Mason City has about 830 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Mason City compared with Cerro Gordo County and Iowa
| Census figure | Mason City | Cerro Gordo County | Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 31% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 24% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 28% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.6% | 7.3% | 8.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $47,705 | $50,066 | — |
Older residents in towns around Mason City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake, IA | 8.8 mi | 2,089 | 284 |
| Garner, IA | 21 mi | 916 | 186 |
| Osage, IA | 22 mi | 897 | 108 |
| Forest City, IA | 23 mi | 756 | 102 |
| Charles City, IA | 27 mi | 1,702 | 388 |
| Hampton, IA | 28 mi | 981 | 156 |
Nursing homes near Mason City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Health Center | Mason City, IA | 0.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 170 | (641) 424-1740 |
| Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center | Mason City, IA | 1.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 71 | (641) 423-2121 |
| I O O F Home And Community Therapy Center | Mason City, IA | 1.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 82 | (641) 423-0428 |
| Nora Springs Care Center | Nora Springs, IA | 9.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 50 | (641) 749-5331 |
| Manly Specialty Care | Manly, IA | 9.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 44 | (641) 454-2223 |
| Oakwood Care Center | Clear Lake, IA | 9.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 76 | (641) 357-5244 |
Home health agencies serving Mason City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Des Moines Home Care | Des Moines, IA | 110 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (515) 643-8383 |
| Cerro Gordo County Department Of Public Health | Mason City, IA | 0.3 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (641) 421-9300 |
| Family First Homecare Of Iowa | Urbandale, IA | 108 mi | not rated | nursing, home health aides | (515) 280-2180 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mason City. 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 Mason City
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 38% of the $3,975 monthly median income of Mason City 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.
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 Mason City: common questions
What nursing homes are near Mason City?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City (0.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center in Mason City (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); I O O F Home And Community Therapy Center in Mason City (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Mason City?
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 38% of the $3,975 monthly median income of Mason City 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.
More senior care near Mason City
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Clear Lake, IA
- Nursing Assistants in Garner, IA
- Nursing Assistants in Osage, IA
- Nursing Assistants in Forest City, IA
- Nursing Assistants in Charles City, IA
- Nursing Assistants in Hampton, IA
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Other care in Mason City
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.
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