Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Niles, MI
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Nursing Assistants in Niles, MI: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Niles are Niles Care Center, LLC in Niles (1.1 mi), The Orchards At Niles in Niles (1.1 mi), West Woods Of Niles in Niles (5.1 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Michigan earn a median $16.83 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
Niles has about 476 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Niles compared with Berrien County and Michigan
| Census figure | Niles | Berrien County | Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 30% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 21% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 38% | 28% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 10% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 13% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $40,256 | $53,197 | — |
Older residents in towns around Niles
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan, MI | 6.1 mi | 646 | 137 |
| Granger, IN | 8.9 mi | 5,479 | 641 |
| Notre Dame, IN | 9.3 mi | 75 | 26 |
| South Bend, IN | 11 mi | 15,433 | 1,717 |
| Mishawaka, IN | 12 mi | 8,485 | 863 |
| Dowagiac, MI | 12 mi | 1,201 | 195 |
Nursing homes near Niles
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Care Center, LLC | Niles, MI | 1.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 100 | (269) 684-4320 |
| The Orchards At Niles | Niles, MI | 1.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 84 | (269) 684-1111 |
| West Woods Of Niles | Niles, MI | 5.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 121 | (269) 684-2810 |
| Healthwin Health & Rehabilitation | South Bend, IN | 7.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 145 | (574) 272-0100 |
| Majestic Care Of South Bend | South Bend, IN | 7.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 103 | (574) 277-8710 |
| Wellbrooke Of South Bend | South Bend, IN | 8.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 70 | (574) 247-7044 |
Home health agencies serving Niles
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Niles, MI | 1.1 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (269) 663-2201 |
| Elara Caring | Jackson, MI | 100 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (517) 780-9500 |
| Michiana Home Care | Niles, MI | 1.1 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (269) 687-2900 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St Joseph Hospital | Benton Harbor, MI | 21 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (269) 985-4400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Niles. 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 Niles
At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,355 monthly median income of Niles households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
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 Niles: common questions
What nursing homes are near Niles?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Niles Care Center, LLC in Niles (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Orchards At Niles in Niles (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); West Woods Of Niles in Niles (5.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Niles?
At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,355 monthly median income of Niles households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
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.
More senior care near Niles
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Mishawaka, IN
- Nursing Assistants in Dowagiac, MI
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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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