Oak Park Heights, Minnesota

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Oak Park Heights, MN

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Oak Park Heights, MN: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
438
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 Oak Park Heights are Gables Of Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Heights (1.0 mi), The Estates At Greeley LLC in Stillwater (1.4 mi), The Estates At Linden LLC in Stillwater (1.8 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).

Oak Park Heights has about 505 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Oak Park Heights compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figureOak Park HeightsWashington CountyMinnesota
Residents 85 or older11%1.8%2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability54%27%28%
Residents 65 or older31%17%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone55%26%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%6.7%8.8%
Households with no vehicle17%3.8%6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$41,860$75,658—

Older residents in towns around Oak Park Heights

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Bayport, MN2.0 mi49789
Stillwater, MN2.0 mi3,840287
North Hudson, WI3.7 mi68629
Lake Elmo, MN5.8 mi2,217218
Grant, MN6.0 mi75783
Hudson, WI6.2 mi2,918489

Nursing homes near Oak Park Heights

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Gables Of Boutwells LandingOak Park Heights, MN1.0 mi4 of 5108(651) 430-7200
The Estates At Greeley LLCStillwater, MN1.4 mi4 of 564(651) 439-5775
The Estates At Linden LLCStillwater, MN1.8 mi5 of 551(651) 439-5004
Good Samaritan Society - StillwaterStillwater, MN2.2 mi3 of 550(651) 439-7180
Christian Community HomeHudson, WI5.4 mi5 of 550(715) 386-9303
Maplewood Rehabilitation CenterMaplewood, MN10 mi1 of 5115(651) 770-1365

Home health agencies serving Oak Park Heights

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthBrooklyn Park, MN28 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(763) 416-0289
Lakeview HomecareOak Park Heights, MN2.7 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(651) 430-3320
Good Samaritan Society - Home CareRobbinsdale, MN26 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(763) 546-9020
Home Health Care IncGolden Valley, MN29 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 Oak Park Heights. 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 Oak Park Heights

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 46% of the $3,488 monthly median income of Oak Park Heights 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 Oak Park Heights: common questions

What nursing homes are near Oak Park Heights?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Gables Of Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Heights (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Estates At Greeley LLC in Stillwater (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Estates At Linden LLC in Stillwater (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Oak Park Heights?

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 46% of the $3,488 monthly median income of Oak Park Heights 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.

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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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