CNA Home Care in Norfolk, NE: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Norfolk, NE: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

460

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$17.38

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

$15.00

Nebraska minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Norfolk are St. Joseph's Rehabilitation And Care Center in Norfolk (0.6 mi), Heritage Of Bel Air in Norfolk (1.1 mi), Community Pride Care Center in Battle Creek (9.2 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Nebraska earn a median $17.38 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Norfolk has about 846 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Norfolk compared with Madison County and Nebraska

Census figure	Norfolk	Madison County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	3.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	6.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,149	$46,624	—

Older residents in towns around Norfolk

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wayne, NE	26 mi	734	134
West Point, NE	39 mi	788	175
Columbus, NE	41 mi	4,324	787
Schuyler, NE	44 mi	519	0
David City, NE	56 mi	568	89
Dakota Dunes, SD	58 mi	756	0

Nursing homes near Norfolk

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St. Joseph's Rehabilitation And Care Center	Norfolk, NE	0.6 mi	2 of 5	83	(402) 644-7375
Heritage Of Bel Air	Norfolk, NE	1.1 mi	5 of 5	112	(402) 371-4991
Community Pride Care Center	Battle Creek, NE	9.2 mi	4 of 5	50	(402) 675-2955
Stanton Health Center	Stanton, NE	12 mi	4 of 5	70	(402) 439-2111
Accura Healthcare Of Pierce	Pierce, NE	13 mi	3 of 5	75	(402) 329-6228
Arbor Care Centers-Countryside LLC	Madison, NE	13 mi	2 of 5	70	(402) 454-3373

Home health agencies serving Norfolk

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Avera At Home Dba Avera@Home	O' Neill, NE	70 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 336-5296
Faith Health Home Health	Norfolk, NE	0.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 644-7453
Angels Care Home Health	Omaha, NE	86 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 934-4752
Pediatric Home Service	Grand Island, NE	91 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(308) 382-1884

Straight-line miles from the center of Norfolk. 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 Norfolk

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,762 monthly median income of Norfolk households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Norfolk: common questions

What nursing homes are near Norfolk?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St. Joseph's Rehabilitation And Care Center in Norfolk (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Heritage Of Bel Air in Norfolk (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Community Pride Care Center in Battle Creek (9.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Norfolk?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,762 monthly median income of Norfolk households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Norfolk, NE