Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Mokena, IL
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Nursing Assistants in Mokena, IL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Mokena are Smith Crossing in Orland Park (1.9 mi), Frankfort Terrace in Frankfort (4.2 mi), Alden Estates Of Orland Park in Orland Park (4.5 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Illinois earn a median $18.30 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Mokena has about 226 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Mokena compared with Will County and Illinois
| Census figure | Mokena | Will County | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 23% | 28% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 21% | 22% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.3% | 7.5% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% | 3.9% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $76,772 | $72,666 | — |
Older residents in towns around Mokena
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort, IL | 1.6 mi | 3,453 | 216 |
| Frankfort Square, IL | 3.9 mi | 1,480 | 17 |
| Orland Hills, IL | 4.6 mi | 674 | 0 |
| Tinley Park, IL | 4.6 mi | 11,808 | 1,290 |
| New Lenox, IL | 5.0 mi | 3,244 | 294 |
| Orland Park, IL | 5.5 mi | 14,391 | 1,982 |
Nursing homes near Mokena
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Crossing | Orland Park, IL | 1.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 92 | (708) 326-2300 |
| Frankfort Terrace | Frankfort, IL | 4.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (815) 469-3156 |
| Alden Estates Of Orland Park | Orland Park, IL | 4.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 200 | (708) 403-6500 |
| Warren Barr Orland Park | Orland Park, IL | 6.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 275 | (708) 349-8300 |
| Victorian Village Hlth & Well | Homer Glen, IL | 7.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 50 | (708) 590-5050 |
| Elevate Care Country Club Hill | Country Club Hills, IL | 7.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 200 | (708) 798-2272 |
Home health agencies serving Mokena
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord Home Health Services, Inc | Tinley Park, IL | 5.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (708) 481-6604 |
| Home Care Experts | Burr Ridge, IL | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (224) 500-2625 |
| Greatland Home Health Services, Inc | Naperville, IL | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (630) 548-2126 |
| Medpro Health Providers | Tinley Park, IL | 5.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (708) 240-8088 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mokena. 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 Mokena
At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $6,398 monthly median income of Mokena households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 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 Mokena: common questions
What nursing homes are near Mokena?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Smith Crossing in Orland Park (1.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Frankfort Terrace in Frankfort (4.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Alden Estates Of Orland Park in Orland Park (4.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Mokena?
At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $6,398 monthly median income of Mokena households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
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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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