CNA Home Care in Oshkosh, WI: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Oshkosh, WI: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

558

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$17.47

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

$7.25

Wisconsin minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Oshkosh are Bethel Home in Oshkosh (0.6 mi), Evergreen Health Center in Oshkosh (0.8 mi), Edenbrook Of Oshkosh in Oshkosh (2.1 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Wisconsin earn a median $17.47 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Oshkosh has about 1,471 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Oshkosh compared with Winnebago County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Oshkosh	Winnebago County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	28%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	7.9%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	5.5%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,695	$53,870	—

Older residents in towns around Oshkosh

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Omro, WI	8.7 mi	787	74
Winneconne, WI	9.6 mi	557	78
Neenah, WI	11 mi	4,296	609
Fox Crossing, WI	14 mi	3,316	331
Menasha, WI	15 mi	2,578	187
North Fond du Lac, WI	15 mi	925	76

Nursing homes near Oshkosh

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bethel Home	Oshkosh, WI	0.6 mi	5 of 5	100	(920) 235-4653
Evergreen Health Center	Oshkosh, WI	0.8 mi	4 of 5	80	(920) 233-2340
Edenbrook Of Oshkosh	Oshkosh, WI	2.1 mi	3 of 5	110	(920) 233-4011
Eden Rehab Suites And Green House Homes	Oshkosh, WI	2.7 mi	2 of 5	50	(920) 651-4000
Park View Health Center	Oshkosh, WI	4.1 mi	5 of 5	168	(920) 237-6300
Edenbrook Omro	Omro, WI	9.5 mi	4 of 5	50	(920) 685-2755

Home health agencies serving Oshkosh

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ascension At Home	Neenah, WI	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 727-2000
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 288-5100
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	60 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC	Appleton, WI	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 830-9911

Straight-line miles from the center of Oshkosh. 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 Oshkosh

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,141 monthly median income of Oshkosh households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Oshkosh: common questions

What nursing homes are near Oshkosh?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bethel Home in Oshkosh (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Evergreen Health Center in Oshkosh (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Edenbrook Of Oshkosh in Oshkosh (2.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Oshkosh?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,141 monthly median income of Oshkosh households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 Oshkosh, WI