Minnetrista, Minnesota

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Minnetrista, MN

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Minnetrista, MN: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
320
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 Minnetrista are Lake Minnetonka Shores in Spring Park (3.6 mi), Haven Homes Of Maple Plain in Maple Plain (4.3 mi), Good Samaritan Society - Waconia And Westview Acre in Waconia (7.6 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).

Minnetrista has about 42 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Minnetrista compared with Hennepin County and Minnesota

Census figureMinnetristaHennepin CountyMinnesota
Residents 85 or older0.5%1.9%2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability6.4%27%28%
Residents 65 or older13%16%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone19%34%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)1.1%8.9%8.8%
Households with no vehicle0.4%9.3%6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$100,458$68,042—

Older residents in towns around Minnetrista

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Mound, MN2.7 mi1,850125
Independence, MN5.5 mi73897
Victoria, MN5.9 mi1,63662
Shorewood, MN6.2 mi1,498187
Orono, MN6.3 mi1,441161
Watertown, MN6.6 mi54168

Nursing homes near Minnetrista

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Lake Minnetonka ShoresSpring Park, MN3.6 mi5 of 560(952) 471-4001
Haven Homes Of Maple PlainMaple Plain, MN4.3 mi5 of 564(763) 292-2300
Good Samaritan Society - Waconia And Westview AcreWaconia, MN7.6 mi2 of 575(952) 442-5111
Auburn Home In WaconiaWaconia, MN7.8 mi2 of 537(952) 442-2546
The Estates At Excelsior LLCExcelsior, MN8.1 mi1 of 545(952) 474-5488
The Estates At Delano LLCDelano, MN10 mi4 of 539(763) 972-2987

Home health agencies serving Minnetrista

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthBrooklyn Park, MN18 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(763) 416-0289
Good Samaritan Society - Home CareRobbinsdale, MN19 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(763) 546-9020
Home Health Care IncGolden Valley, MN16 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(763) 417-8888
Aveanna Home HealthEdina, MN17 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(952) 926-9808

Straight-line miles from the center of Minnetrista. 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 Minnetrista

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 19% of the $8,372 monthly median income of Minnetrista 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 Minnetrista: common questions

What nursing homes are near Minnetrista?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lake Minnetonka Shores in Spring Park (3.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Haven Homes Of Maple Plain in Maple Plain (4.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Good Samaritan Society - Waconia And Westview Acre in Waconia (7.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Minnetrista?

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 19% of the $8,372 monthly median income of Minnetrista 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.

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