CNA Home Care in Muncie, IN: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Muncie, IN: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

550

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$16.86

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

$7.25

Indiana minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Muncie are Waters Of Muncie, The in Muncie (1.1 mi), Waters Edge Village in Muncie (1.2 mi), Brookside Care Strategies in Muncie (1.7 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Indiana earn a median $16.86 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Muncie has about 1,102 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Muncie compared with Delaware County and Indiana

Census figure	Muncie	Delaware County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%	33%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.8%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.2%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,790	$48,931	—

Older residents in towns around Muncie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Yorktown, IN	6.1 mi	2,186	306
Albany, IN	11 mi	851	73
Alexandria, IN	15 mi	567	71
Anderson, IN	17 mi	10,705	1,294
Hartford City, IN	18 mi	1,351	135
Upland, IN	19 mi	417	58

Nursing homes near Muncie

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Waters Of Muncie, The	Muncie, IN	1.1 mi	2 of 5	72	(765) 747-9044
Waters Edge Village	Muncie, IN	1.2 mi	4 of 5	74	(765) 289-3341
Brookside Care Strategies	Muncie, IN	1.7 mi	not rated	42	(765) 289-1915
Woodlands The	Muncie, IN	1.9 mi	2 of 5	108	(765) 289-3451
Signature Healthcare Of Muncie	Muncie, IN	2.1 mi	1 of 5	140	(765) 282-0053
Bethel Pointe Health And Rehab	Muncie, IN	2.1 mi	3 of 5	114	(765) 289-2273

Home health agencies serving Muncie

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Fort Wayne, IN	64 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(260) 209-6768
Centerwell Home Health	Muncie, IN	0.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 282-0351
Ascension At Home	Pendleton, IN	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 203-2616
Purposecare Of Indiana	Indianapolis, IN	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 581-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Muncie. 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 Muncie

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,566 monthly median income of Muncie households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Muncie: common questions

What nursing homes are near Muncie?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Waters Of Muncie, The in Muncie (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Waters Edge Village in Muncie (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Brookside Care Strategies in Muncie (1.7 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Muncie?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,566 monthly median income of Muncie households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Muncie, IN