CNA Home Care in Oelwein, IA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Oelwein, IA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

349

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$17.34

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

$7.25

Iowa minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Oelwein are Oelwein Health Care Center in Oelwein (0.4 mi), Grandview Healthcare Center in Oelwein (0.5 mi), Maple Crest Manor in Fayette (13 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Iowa earn a median $17.34 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Oelwein has about 176 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Oelwein compared with Fayette County and Iowa

Census figure	Oelwein	Fayette County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	3.1%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	9.0%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	9.6%	5.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,656	$45,738	—

Older residents in towns around Oelwein

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Independence, IA	14 mi	1,287	159
Jesup, IA	16 mi	368	81
Evansdale, IA	23 mi	998	14
Waterloo, IA	26 mi	11,387	1,233
Manchester, IA	27 mi	1,331	243
Waverly, IA	28 mi	1,954	315

Nursing homes near Oelwein

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oelwein Health Care Center	Oelwein, IA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	61	(319) 283-2794
Grandview Healthcare Center	Oelwein, IA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	72	(319) 283-1908
Maple Crest Manor	Fayette, IA	13 mi	3 of 5	46	(563) 425-3336
Rehabilitation Centers Of Independence West Campus	Independence, IA	14 mi	3 of 5	70	(319) 334-6039
Buchanan County Health Center	Independence, IA	14 mi	5 of 5	39	(319) 334-6071
Hillcrest Home	Sumner, IA	16 mi	3 of 5	61	(563) 578-8591

Home health agencies serving Oelwein

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercyone Waterloo Home Health Care	Waterloo, IA	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 272-5050
Unitypoint At Home	Waterloo, IA	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 235-3702
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hosp & Clin-Home Health	West Union, IA	19 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 422-6267

Straight-line miles from the center of Oelwein. 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 Oelwein

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,138 monthly median income of Oelwein households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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.

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 Oelwein: common questions

What nursing homes are near Oelwein?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oelwein Health Care Center in Oelwein (0.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Grandview Healthcare Center in Oelwein (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Maple Crest Manor in Fayette (13 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Oelwein?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,138 monthly median income of Oelwein households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Oelwein, IA