Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Nappanee, IN
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Nursing Assistants in Nappanee, IN: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Nappanee are Waters Of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, The in Wakarusa (6.6 mi), Signature Healthcare Of Bremen in Bremen (7.3 mi), Restoracy Of Goshen, The in Goshen (11 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).
Nappanee has about 97 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Nappanee compared with Elkhart County and Indiana
| Census figure | Nappanee | Elkhart County | Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 34% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 42% | 25% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.3% | 8.3% | 9.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $49,846 | $52,398 | — |
Older residents in towns around Nappanee
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen, IN | 8.0 mi | 742 | 88 |
| Goshen, IN | 12 mi | 6,209 | 1,111 |
| Syracuse, IN | 13 mi | 539 | 83 |
| Dunlap, IN | 14 mi | 973 | 255 |
| Osceola, IN | 16 mi | 434 | 39 |
| Warsaw, IN | 16 mi | 2,538 | 381 |
Nursing homes near Nappanee
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waters Of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, The | Wakarusa, IN | 6.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 133 | (574) 862-4511 |
| Signature Healthcare Of Bremen | Bremen, IN | 7.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 73 | (574) 546-3494 |
| Restoracy Of Goshen, The | Goshen, IN | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | 48 | (317) 653-5767 |
| Waterford Crossing | Goshen, IN | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | 87 | (574) 534-3920 |
| Greencroft Healthcare | Goshen, IN | 12 mi | 2 of 5 | 214 | (574) 537-4000 |
| Majestic Care Of Goshen | Goshen, IN | 13 mi | 1 of 5 | 186 | (574) 533-0351 |
Home health agencies serving Nappanee
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph Vna Home Care | South Bend, IN | 21 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (574) 335-8600 |
| Elara Caring | Valparaiso, IN | 55 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (219) 246-5171 |
| Elara Caring | Kokomo, IN | 66 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (765) 452-1411 |
| Goshen Home Care & Hospice | Goshen, IN | 12 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (574) 364-2700 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Nappanee. 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 Nappanee
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 35% of the $4,154 monthly median income of Nappanee 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.
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 Nappanee: common questions
What nursing homes are near Nappanee?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Waters Of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, The in Wakarusa (6.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Signature Healthcare Of Bremen in Bremen (7.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Restoracy Of Goshen, The in Goshen (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Nappanee?
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 35% of the $4,154 monthly median income of Nappanee 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.
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