CNA Home Care in Montrose, MN: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Montrose, MN: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

353

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 Montrose are The Estates At Delano LLC in Delano (3.4 mi), Park View Health Care Center in Buffalo (7.2 mi), Lake Ridge Care Center Of Buffalo, Inc. in Buffalo (7.7 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).

Montrose has about 28 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Montrose compared with Wright County and Minnesota

Census figure	Montrose	Wright County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	29%	28%
Residents 65 or older	6.9%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	7.8%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	3.0%	6.7%

Older residents in towns around Montrose

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Delano, MN	6.5 mi	1,014	145
Watertown, MN	8.2 mi	541	68
Buffalo, MN	8.3 mi	2,848	387
Rockford, MN	8.7 mi	645	26
Independence, MN	10 mi	738	97
Greenfield, MN	11 mi	420	36

Nursing homes near Montrose

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Estates At Delano LLC	Delano, MN	3.4 mi	4 of 5	39	(763) 972-2987
Park View Health Care Center	Buffalo, MN	7.2 mi	5 of 5	92	(763) 951-7825
Lake Ridge Care Center Of Buffalo, Inc.	Buffalo, MN	7.7 mi	4 of 5	56	(763) 404-4603
Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake	Howard Lake, MN	7.8 mi	4 of 5	32	(320) 543-3800
The Gardens At Winsted LLC	Winsted, MN	9.2 mi	2 of 5	70	(320) 482-3135
Haven Homes Of Maple Plain	Maple Plain, MN	12 mi	5 of 5	64	(763) 292-2300

Home health agencies serving Montrose

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Triniti Home Health And Hospice	Elk River, MN	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Lifespark Home Health	Saint Louis Park, MN	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 345-3310
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478

Straight-line miles from the center of Montrose. 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 Montrose

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. 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 Montrose: common questions

What nursing homes are near Montrose?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Estates At Delano LLC in Delano (3.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Park View Health Care Center in Buffalo (7.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Lake Ridge Care Center Of Buffalo, Inc. in Buffalo (7.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Montrose?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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