CNA Home Care in Plainwell, MI: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Plainwell, MI: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

513

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$16.83

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

$13.73

Michigan minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Plainwell are Life Care Center Of Plainwell in Plainwell (0.4 mi), Alamo Cove Rehab And Nursing Center in Kalamazoo (5.2 mi), Plainwell Pines Nursing And Rehabilitation Communi in Plainwell (5.4 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.

Plainwell has about 28 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Plainwell compared with Allegan County and Michigan

Census figure	Plainwell	Allegan County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	27%	32%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	22%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	6.3%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	2.5%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,855	$57,790	—

Older residents in towns around Plainwell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Otsego, MI	3.0 mi	540	18
Westwood, MI	9.8 mi	1,802	295
Comstock Northwest, MI	11 mi	1,228	127
Eastwood, MI	11 mi	909	119
Allegan, MI	12 mi	729	33
Kalamazoo, MI	12 mi	8,027	1,058

Nursing homes near Plainwell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Plainwell	Plainwell, MI	0.4 mi	1 of 5	119	(269) 685-9805
Alamo Cove Rehab And Nursing Center	Kalamazoo, MI	5.2 mi	1 of 5	100	(269) 343-2587
Plainwell Pines Nursing And Rehabilitation Communi	Plainwell, MI	5.4 mi	2 of 5	39	(269) 349-6649
Medilodge Of Westwood	Kalamazoo, MI	8.9 mi	1 of 5	97	(269) 342-0206
Friendship Village	Kalamazoo, MI	9.7 mi	5 of 5	57	(269) 381-0560
Villa At Borgess Place	Kalamazoo, MI	10 mi	2 of 5	101	(269) 552-6500

Home health agencies serving Plainwell

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Portage, MI	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(269) 381-5620
Pure Home Health Care	Grand Rapids, MI	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 234-6188
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Compassus Home Health	Portage, MI	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(269) 459-3700

Straight-line miles from the center of Plainwell. 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 Plainwell

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 47% of the $3,071 monthly median income of Plainwell 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.

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 Plainwell: common questions

What nursing homes are near Plainwell?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Plainwell in Plainwell (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Alamo Cove Rehab And Nursing Center in Kalamazoo (5.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Plainwell Pines Nursing And Rehabilitation Communi in Plainwell (5.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Plainwell?

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 47% of the $3,071 monthly median income of Plainwell 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.

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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 Plainwell, MI