CNA Home Care in Plymouth, IN: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Plymouth, IN: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

512

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$16.86

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

$7.25

Indiana minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Plymouth are Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth (0.4 mi), Miller's Merry Manor in Plymouth (1.2 mi), Miller's Merry Manor in Culver (10 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Indiana earn a median $16.86 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Plymouth has about 300 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Plymouth compared with Marshall County and Indiana

Census figure	Plymouth	Marshall County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	29%	33%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	6.6%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,875	$51,579	—

Older residents in towns around Plymouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bremen, IN	11 mi	742	88
Knox, IN	16 mi	680	130
Nappanee, IN	18 mi	964	97
Rochester, IN	21 mi	1,450	123
South Bend, IN	23 mi	15,433	1,717
Mishawaka, IN	24 mi	8,485	863

Nursing homes near Plymouth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pilgrim Manor	Plymouth, IN	0.4 mi	2 of 5	78	(574) 936-9943
Miller's Merry Manor	Plymouth, IN	1.2 mi	4 of 5	131	(574) 936-9981
Miller's Merry Manor	Culver, IN	10 mi	3 of 5	66	(574) 842-3337
Signature Healthcare Of Bremen	Bremen, IN	12 mi	1 of 5	73	(574) 546-3494
Miller's Merry Manor	Walkerton, IN	12 mi	2 of 5	107	(574) 586-3133
Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Care Center	Knox, IN	16 mi	5 of 5	57	(574) 772-6248

Home health agencies serving Plymouth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Saint Joseph Vna Home Care	South Bend, IN	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(574) 335-8600
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Tone Home Health Services	Farmington Hills, MI	170 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 545-8306
Aunova Home Care LLC	Granger, IN	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(574) 243-9022

Straight-line miles from the center of Plymouth. 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 Plymouth

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,240 monthly median income of Plymouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Plymouth: common questions

What nursing homes are near Plymouth?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Miller's Merry Manor in Plymouth (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Miller's Merry Manor in Culver (10 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Plymouth?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,240 monthly median income of Plymouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Plymouth, IN