Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in River Falls, WI
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Nursing Assistants in River Falls, WI: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to River Falls are Kinnic Health And Rehabilitation Center in River Falls (1.0 mi), Christian Community Home in Hudson (9.6 mi), Prescott Nursing And Rehab Community in Prescott (10 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).
River Falls has about 240 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
River Falls compared with Pierce County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | River Falls | Pierce County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 23% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 17% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 38% | 24% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.0% | 6.0% | 9.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $60,369 | $66,546 | — |
Older residents in towns around River Falls
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson, WI | 8.8 mi | 2,918 | 489 |
| Afton, MN | 9.8 mi | 772 | 63 |
| Prescott, WI | 11 mi | 884 | 64 |
| Ellsworth, WI | 11 mi | 354 | 80 |
| North Hudson, WI | 11 mi | 686 | 29 |
| Bayport, MN | 13 mi | 497 | 89 |
Nursing homes near River Falls
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinnic Health And Rehabilitation Center | River Falls, WI | 1.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 68 | (715) 426-6000 |
| Christian Community Home | Hudson, WI | 9.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 50 | (715) 386-9303 |
| Prescott Nursing And Rehab Community | Prescott, WI | 10 mi | 3 of 5 | 65 | (715) 262-5661 |
| Ellsworth Health Services | Ellsworth, WI | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | 50 | (715) 273-5821 |
| Hammond Health Services | Hammond, WI | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | 50 | (715) 796-2218 |
| Baldwin Care Center | Baldwin, WI | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | 50 | (715) 684-3231 |
Home health agencies serving River Falls
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Homecare | Oak Park Heights, MN | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (651) 430-3320 |
| Adoray Home Health And Hospice | Baldwin, WI | 15 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 629-1888 |
| Accentcare Fairview Home Health - East LLC | Oakdale, MN | 18 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (651) 232-2800 |
| Interim Healthcare Of Western Wisconsin | Hudson, WI | 9.9 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 377-9617 |
Straight-line miles from the center of River Falls. 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 River Falls
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 30% of the $5,031 monthly median income of River Falls 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 River Falls: common questions
What nursing homes are near River Falls?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Kinnic Health And Rehabilitation Center in River Falls (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Christian Community Home in Hudson (9.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Prescott Nursing And Rehab Community in Prescott (10 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in River Falls?
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 30% of the $5,031 monthly median income of River Falls 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.
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