Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Meadow Lakes, AK
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Nursing Assistants in Meadow Lakes, AK: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Meadow Lakes are Maple Springs Of Wasilla in Wasilla (8.9 mi), Maple Springs Of Palmer in Palmer (16 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Alaska earn a median $19.11 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Meadow Lakes has about 12 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Meadow Lakes compared with Matanuska-Susitna Borough and Alaska
| Census figure | Meadow Lakes | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 34% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 14% | 14% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 26% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.8% | 9.4% | 8.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5% | 3.8% | 9.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $58,929 | $63,354 | — |
Older residents in towns around Meadow Lakes
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanaina, AK | 6.1 mi | 964 | 28 |
| Wasilla, AK | 6.3 mi | 1,659 | 331 |
| Knik-Fairview, AK | 9.0 mi | 2,183 | 65 |
| North Lakes, AK | 9.9 mi | 1,321 | 60 |
| South Lakes, AK | 10 mi | 728 | 37 |
| Fishhook, AK | 12 mi | 859 | 30 |
Nursing homes near Meadow Lakes
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Springs Of Wasilla | Wasilla, AK | 8.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 67 | (907) 841-1217 |
| Maple Springs Of Palmer | Palmer, AK | 16 mi | 2 of 5 | 67 | (907) 802-6641 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Meadow Lakes. 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 Meadow Lakes
At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,911 monthly median income of Meadow Lakes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Alaska: consumer-directed personal care.
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 Meadow Lakes: common questions
What nursing homes are near Meadow Lakes?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Maple Springs Of Wasilla in Wasilla (8.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Maple Springs Of Palmer in Palmer (16 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Meadow Lakes?
At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,911 monthly median income of Meadow Lakes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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.
More senior care near Meadow Lakes
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Tanaina, AK
- Nursing Assistants in Wasilla, AK
- Nursing Assistants in Knik-Fairview, AK
- Nursing Assistants in North Lakes, AK
- Nursing Assistants in South Lakes, AK
- Nursing Assistants in Fishhook, AK
- Nursing Assistants in Gateway, AK
- Nursing Assistants in Big Lake, AK
- Nursing Assistants in Farm Loop, AK
- Nursing Assistants in Palmer, AK
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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.
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