New Brighton, Minnesota

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in New Brighton, MN

Hands-on personal care at home from a certified nursing assistant, for families who want state-certified training. Post what you need in New Brighton for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in New Brighton, MN: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
605
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 New Brighton are New Brighton Care Center in New Brighton (0.7 mi), The Villas At New Brighton in New Brighton (0.9 mi), Benedictine Health Center Innsbruck in New Brighton (0.9 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).

New Brighton has about 587 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

New Brighton compared with Ramsey County and Minnesota

Census figureNew BrightonRamsey CountyMinnesota
Residents 85 or older2.6%2.0%2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability26%29%28%
Residents 65 or older18%16%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone30%35%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.6%9.3%8.8%
Households with no vehicle4.9%10%6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$65,153$63,225—

Older residents in towns around New Brighton

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Arden Hills, MN2.0 mi1,908396
Columbia Heights, MN2.4 mi3,201660
St. Anthony, MN2.6 mi2,338451
Mounds View, MN2.7 mi2,410274
Fridley, MN2.9 mi4,436392
Shoreview, MN3.4 mi5,744555

Nursing homes near New Brighton

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
New Brighton Care CenterNew Brighton, MN0.7 mi3 of 557(651) 403-5241
The Villas At New BrightonNew Brighton, MN0.9 mi1 of 599(651) 633-7875
Benedictine Health Center InnsbruckNew Brighton, MN0.9 mi3 of 5105(651) 633-1686
Crest View Lutheran HomeColumbia Heights, MN1.9 mi1 of 5106(763) 782-1611
St Anthony Health & RehabilitationSt Anthony, MN2.2 mi4 of 5110(612) 788-9673
Presbyterian Homes Of Arden HillsArden Hills, MN2.4 mi4 of 5128(651) 631-6000

Home health agencies serving New Brighton

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthBrooklyn Park, MN8.6 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(763) 416-0289
Good Samaritan Society - Home CareRobbinsdale, MN7.8 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(763) 546-9020
Mary T Home HealthCoon Rapids, MN9.7 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(763) 862-5426
Home Health Care IncGolden Valley, MN10 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(763) 417-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of New Brighton. 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 New Brighton

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 29% of the $5,429 monthly median income of New Brighton 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.

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 New Brighton: common questions

What nursing homes are near New Brighton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are New Brighton Care Center in New Brighton (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Villas At New Brighton in New Brighton (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Benedictine Health Center Innsbruck in New Brighton (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in New Brighton?

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 29% of the $5,429 monthly median income of New Brighton 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.

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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