Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Rush City, MN
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Nursing Assistants in Rush City, MN: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Rush City are The Estates At Rush City LLC in Rush City (0.4 mi), Ecumen North Branch in North Branch (13 mi), Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg (15 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).
Rush City has about 40 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Rush City compared with Chisago County and Minnesota
| Census figure | Rush City | Chisago County | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 28% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 25% | 26% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.4% | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $48,958 | $60,492 | — |
Older residents in towns around Rush City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine City, MN | 11 mi | 793 | 129 |
| North Branch, MN | 12 mi | 1,980 | 322 |
| Cambridge, MN | 15 mi | 2,004 | 516 |
| Stacy, MN | 18 mi | 740 | 84 |
| Isanti, MN | 19 mi | 823 | 22 |
| Mora, MN | 20 mi | 1,046 | 237 |
Nursing homes near Rush City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Estates At Rush City LLC | Rush City, MN | 0.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 41 | (320) 358-4765 |
| Ecumen North Branch | North Branch, MN | 13 mi | 3 of 5 | 50 | (651) 237-3000 |
| Burnett Medical Center | Grantsburg, WI | 15 mi | 3 of 5 | 50 | (715) 463-5353 |
| Gracepointe Crossing Gables | Cambridge, MN | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | 110 | (763) 689-1474 |
| St Clare Living Community Of Mora | Mora, MN | 21 mi | 3 of 5 | 65 | (320) 679-1411 |
| Parmly On The Lake LLC | Chisago City, MN | 23 mi | 2 of 5 | 91 | (651) 257-0575 |
Home health agencies serving Rush City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary T Home Health | Coon Rapids, MN | 38 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (763) 862-5426 |
| Home Health Care Inc | Golden Valley, MN | 52 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (763) 417-8888 |
| Allina Health Home Health | Minneapolis, MN | 54 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (612) 863-4478 |
| Accentcare Fairview Home Health - West, LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 51 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (612) 721-2491 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Rush City. 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 Rush City
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 39% of the $4,080 monthly median income of Rush City 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 Rush City: common questions
What nursing homes are near Rush City?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Estates At Rush City LLC in Rush City (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Ecumen North Branch in North Branch (13 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg (15 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Rush City?
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 39% of the $4,080 monthly median income of Rush City 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.
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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