Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Saginaw, MI
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Nursing Assistants in Saginaw, MI: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Saginaw are Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre in Saginaw (1.7 mi), Adira Nursing And Rehabilitation in Saginaw (2.1 mi), Saginaw Senior Care And Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Saginaw (2.8 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Michigan earn a median $16.83 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
Saginaw has about 732 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Saginaw compared with Saginaw County and Michigan
| Census figure | Saginaw | Saginaw County | Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 41% | 36% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 39% | 31% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 19% | 12% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $40,607 | $49,883 | — |
Older residents in towns around Saginaw
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista, MI | 2.5 mi | 1,261 | 144 |
| Bridgeport, MI | 4.8 mi | 1,453 | 232 |
| Shields, MI | 6.2 mi | 2,121 | 183 |
| Freeland, MI | 11 mi | 761 | 103 |
| Bay City, MI | 12 mi | 5,720 | 676 |
| Frankenmuth, MI | 12 mi | 1,618 | 495 |
Nursing homes near Saginaw
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre | Saginaw, MI | 1.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 128 | (989) 754-1419 |
| Adira Nursing And Rehabilitation | Saginaw, MI | 2.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 92 | (989) 799-1902 |
| Saginaw Senior Care And Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Saginaw, MI | 2.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 71 | (989) 792-8729 |
| Avista Nursing And Rehabilitation | Saginaw, MI | 3.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 96 | (989) 777-5110 |
| Covenant Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation At Wel | Saginaw, MI | 4.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 39 | (989) 583-8110 |
| Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center | Saginaw, MI | 4.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 55 | (989) 607-1500 |
Home health agencies serving Saginaw
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americans Home Health Care | Saginaw, MI | 3.7 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (989) 791-7951 |
| Absolute Home Health Care | Grand Blanc, MI | 38 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (810) 694-1042 |
| Mclaren Home Health | Bay City, MI | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (800) 862-3132 |
| Elara Caring | Bingham Farms, MI | 71 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (248) 530-3720 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Saginaw. 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 Saginaw
At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,384 monthly median income of Saginaw households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
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 Saginaw: common questions
What nursing homes are near Saginaw?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre in Saginaw (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Adira Nursing And Rehabilitation in Saginaw (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Saginaw Senior Care And Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Saginaw (2.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Saginaw?
At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,384 monthly median income of Saginaw households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
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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Other care in Saginaw
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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