Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Rochester, MN
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Nursing Assistants in Rochester, MN: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Rochester are Charter House Inc in Rochester (1.0 mi), Rochester Restorative Care Center in Rochester (1.3 mi), Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth in Rochester (1.4 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Minnesota earn a median $18.45 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Rochester has about 3,236 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Rochester compared with Olmsted County and Minnesota
| Census figure | Rochester | Olmsted County | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 29% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 27% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.2% | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3% | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $64,735 | $68,101 | — |
Older residents in towns around Rochester
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron, MN | 8.2 mi | 849 | 104 |
| Stewartville, MN | 11 mi | 916 | 77 |
| Kasson, MN | 13 mi | 1,037 | 123 |
| Pine Island, MN | 15 mi | 558 | 104 |
| Plainview, MN | 19 mi | 536 | 98 |
| Dodge Center, MN | 19 mi | 419 | 44 |
Nursing homes near Rochester
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter House Inc | Rochester, MN | 1.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 32 | (507) 266-7862 |
| Rochester Restorative Care Center | Rochester, MN | 1.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 85 | (507) 288-6514 |
| Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth | Rochester, MN | 1.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 128 | (507) 289-4031 |
| Edenbrook Of Rochester | Rochester, MN | 2.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 81 | (507) 282-9449 |
| Edenbrook Rochester West | Rochester, MN | 2.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 48 | (507) 288-1818 |
| Madonna Towers Of Rochester | Rochester, MN | 3.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 62 | (507) 288-3911 |
Home health agencies serving Rochester
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveanna Home Health | Rochester, MN | 2.5 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (507) 282-2246 |
| Avera At Home Of Spencer Hospital | Spencer, IA | 146 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (712) 264-6380 |
| Avera At Home Marshall | Marshall, MN | 166 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (507) 537-7070 |
| Adara Home Health Inc | Buffalo, MN | 106 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (763) 682-3005 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Rochester. 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 Rochester
At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,395 monthly median income of Rochester households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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.
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 Rochester: common questions
What nursing homes are near Rochester?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Charter House Inc in Rochester (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Rochester Restorative Care Center in Rochester (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth in Rochester (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Rochester?
At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,395 monthly median income of Rochester households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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.
More senior care near Rochester
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Byron, MN
- Nursing Assistants in Stewartville, MN
- Nursing Assistants in Kasson, MN
- Nursing Assistants in Pine Island, MN
- Nursing Assistants in Plainview, MN
- Nursing Assistants in Dodge Center, MN
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Other care in Rochester
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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