Shorewood, Minnesota

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Shorewood, MN

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Shorewood, MN: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
276
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$18.45
median hourly wage of home care aides in Minnesota (BLS, May 2025)
$11.41
Minnesota minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Shorewood are The Estates At Excelsior LLC in Excelsior (1.9 mi), Lake Minnetonka Shores in Spring Park (3.2 mi), Hope Springs At Minnetonka in Minnetonka (5.0 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).

Shorewood has about 187 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Shorewood compared with Hennepin County and Minnesota

Census figureShorewoodHennepin CountyMinnesota
Residents 85 or older2.4%1.9%2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability16%27%28%
Residents 65 or older20%16%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone21%34%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.4%8.9%8.8%
Households with no vehicle2.7%9.3%6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$92,452$68,042—

Older residents in towns around Shorewood

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Excelsior, MN1.4 mi48642
Mound, MN3.7 mi1,850125
Chanhassen, MN3.7 mi4,001343
Deephaven, MN3.8 mi673190
Orono, MN4.1 mi1,441161
Victoria, MN4.2 mi1,63662

Nursing homes near Shorewood

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
The Estates At Excelsior LLCExcelsior, MN1.9 mi1 of 545(952) 474-5488
Lake Minnetonka ShoresSpring Park, MN3.2 mi5 of 560(952) 471-4001
Hope Springs At MinnetonkaMinnetonka, MN5.0 mi1 of 521(952) 474-4474
FolkestoneWayzata, MN6.3 mi5 of 530(952) 249-2400
Auburn ManorChaska, MN7.8 mi3 of 560(952) 448-9303
Shakopee Friendship ManorShakopee, MN7.9 mi3 of 560(952) 445-4155

Home health agencies serving Shorewood

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthBrooklyn Park, MN15 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(763) 416-0289
Good Samaritan Society - Home CareRobbinsdale, MN14 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(763) 546-9020
Aveanna Home HealthEdina, MN11 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(952) 926-9808
Home Health Care IncGolden Valley, MN12 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(763) 417-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of Shorewood. 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 Shorewood

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 21% of the $7,704 monthly median income of Shorewood 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.

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 Shorewood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Shorewood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Estates At Excelsior LLC in Excelsior (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lake Minnetonka Shores in Spring Park (3.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Hope Springs At Minnetonka in Minnetonka (5.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Shorewood?

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 21% of the $7,704 monthly median income of Shorewood 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.

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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