CNA Home Care in Melvindale, MI: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Melvindale, MI: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

993

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$16.83

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

$13.73

Michigan minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Melvindale are Riverside Commons Rehab And Nursing Center, LLC in Dearborn (1.8 mi), Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Allen Park in Allen Park (3.2 mi), Allegria Village in Dearborn (3.5 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Michigan earn a median $16.83 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

Melvindale has about 204 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Melvindale compared with Wayne County and Michigan

Census figure	Melvindale	Wayne County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	34%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	14%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	12%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,987	$48,784	—

Older residents in towns around Melvindale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Allen Park, MI	2.0 mi	5,168	667
Lincoln Park, MI	2.4 mi	5,617	575
Dearborn, MI	2.8 mi	14,681	1,928
Ecorse, MI	2.9 mi	1,405	228
River Rouge, MI	3.0 mi	891	38
Wyandotte, MI	4.9 mi	4,428	401

Nursing homes near Melvindale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverside Commons Rehab And Nursing Center, LLC	Dearborn, MI	1.8 mi	3 of 5	196	(313) 253-9700
Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Allen Park	Allen Park, MI	3.2 mi	3 of 5	163	(313) 386-2150
Allegria Village	Dearborn, MI	3.5 mi	4 of 5	89	(313) 584-1000
The Orchards At Southgate	Southgate, MI	5.6 mi	5 of 5	100	(734) 284-4620
Fairlane Senior Care And Rehab Center	Detroit, MI	5.6 mi	4 of 5	180	(313) 273-6850
Imperial, A Villa Center	Dearborn Heights, MI	6.0 mi	2 of 5	265	(313) 291-6200

Home health agencies serving Melvindale

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
Global Home Care	Troy, MI	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 588-8881
Holistic Home Healthcare, LLC	Garden City, MI	8.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(313) 401-0066
Safe Care Home Health Services	Livonia, MI	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 744-9683

Straight-line miles from the center of Melvindale. 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 Melvindale

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $2,999 monthly median income of Melvindale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Melvindale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Melvindale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Riverside Commons Rehab And Nursing Center, LLC in Dearborn (1.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Allen Park in Allen Park (3.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Allegria Village in Dearborn (3.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Melvindale?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $2,999 monthly median income of Melvindale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Melvindale, MI