Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Mountain Iron, MN
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Nursing Assistants in Mountain Iron, MN: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Mountain Iron are Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent in Virginia (3.2 mi), The Waterview Pines LLC in Virginia (3.3 mi), The Waterview Woods LLC in Eveleth (6.1 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).
Mountain Iron has about 61 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Mountain Iron compared with St. Louis County and Minnesota
| Census figure | Mountain Iron | St. Louis County | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 38% | 30% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 26% | 21% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 28% | 32% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.6% | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.2% | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $57,188 | $54,929 | — |
Older residents in towns around Mountain Iron
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia, MN | 4.7 mi | 2,013 | 316 |
| Eveleth, MN | 5.3 mi | 644 | 88 |
| Chisholm, MN | 13 mi | 1,308 | 236 |
| Hibbing, MN | 18 mi | 3,743 | 545 |
| Ely, MN | 44 mi | 910 | 63 |
| Grand Rapids, MN | 48 mi | 2,729 | 470 |
Nursing homes near Mountain Iron
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent | Virginia, MN | 3.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 40 | (218) 749-9411 |
| The Waterview Pines LLC | Virginia, MN | 3.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 83 | (218) 748-7809 |
| The Waterview Woods LLC | Eveleth, MN | 6.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 65 | (218) 744-9800 |
| Cornerstone Villa | Buhl, MN | 8.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 43 | (218) 258-3253 |
| Heritage Manor | Chisholm, MN | 12 mi | 1 of 5 | 65 | (218) 254-5765 |
| Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center | Hibbing, MN | 17 mi | 2 of 5 | 65 | (218) 231-8100 |
Home health agencies serving Mountain Iron
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveanna Home Health | Virginia, MN | 4.1 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (218) 262-5887 |
| Vitality At Home | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 188 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (507) 282-8052 |
| Range Regional Health Services | Hibbing, MN | 17 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (218) 262-6982 |
| Caringedge Healthcare Of Hermantown LLC | Hermantown, MN | 54 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (218) 216-7243 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mountain Iron. 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 Mountain Iron
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 34% of the $4,766 monthly median income of Mountain Iron 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.
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 Mountain Iron: common questions
What nursing homes are near Mountain Iron?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent in Virginia (3.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Waterview Pines LLC in Virginia (3.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Waterview Woods LLC in Eveleth (6.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Mountain Iron?
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 34% of the $4,766 monthly median income of Mountain Iron 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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