Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Platteville, WI
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Nursing Assistants in Platteville, WI: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Platteville are Edenbrook Of Platteville in Platteville (1.3 mi), Orchard Manor in Lancaster (13 mi), Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster (14 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).
Platteville has about 170 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Platteville compared with Grant County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Platteville | Grant County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 26% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 19% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 40% | 28% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.4% | 8.6% | 9.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.6% | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $50,958 | $53,912 | — |
Older residents in towns around Platteville
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, WI | 15 mi | 935 | 117 |
| Mineral Point, WI | 17 mi | 479 | 66 |
| Fennimore, WI | 20 mi | 468 | 51 |
| Dubuque, IA | 20 mi | 12,258 | 1,779 |
| Galena, IL | 21 mi | 1,117 | 111 |
| Asbury, IA | 22 mi | 887 | 79 |
Nursing homes near Platteville
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenbrook Of Platteville | Platteville, WI | 1.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 80 | (608) 348-2453 |
| Orchard Manor | Lancaster, WI | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | 74 | (608) 723-2113 |
| Lancaster Health Services | Lancaster, WI | 14 mi | 2 of 5 | 50 | (608) 723-4143 |
| St Dominic Villa | Hazel Green, WI | 15 mi | 2 of 5 | 62 | (608) 748-9814 |
| Sunnycrest Manor | Dubuque, IA | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | 77 | (563) 583-1781 |
| Lafayette Manor | Darlington, WI | 17 mi | 2 of 5 | 50 | (608) 776-4210 |
Home health agencies serving Platteville
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unitypoint At Home | Dubuque, IA | 18 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (563) 583-5833 |
| Grant County Home Nursing Service | Lancaster, WI | 15 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (608) 723-6416 |
| Upland Hills Home Health | Dodgeville, WI | 24 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (608) 930-7210 |
| Homeward Bound Home Health | Lancaster, WI | 15 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (608) 723-6601 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Platteville. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What CNAs costs in Platteville
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 36% of the $4,247 monthly median income of Platteville 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.
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.
Nursing Assistants in Platteville: common questions
What nursing homes are near Platteville?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Edenbrook Of Platteville in Platteville (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Orchard Manor in Lancaster (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster (14 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Platteville?
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 36% of the $4,247 monthly median income of Platteville 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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- Nursing Assistants in Asbury, IA
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Other care in Platteville
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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