Sioux Center, Iowa

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Sioux Center, IA

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Sioux Center, IA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
434
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$17.34
median hourly wage of home care aides in Iowa (BLS, May 2025)
$7.25
Iowa minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Sioux Center are Crown Pointe Estates Care Center in Sioux Center (0.9 mi), Prairie Ridge Care Center in Orange City (7.7 mi), Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull (7.8 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Iowa earn a median $17.34 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Sioux Center has about 174 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Sioux Center compared with Sioux County and Iowa

Census figureSioux CenterSioux CountyIowa
Residents 85 or older2.1%2.0%2.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability24%26%30%
Residents 65 or older13%16%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone37%23%31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)10%10%8.4%
Households with no vehicle1.5%2.9%5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$56,765$60,475—

Older residents in towns around Sioux Center

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Orange City, IA7.7 mi1,082114
Rock Valley, IA11 mi77590
Hawarden, IA17 mi45296
Sheldon, IA18 mi937182
Le Mars, IA20 mi1,918237
Rock Rapids, IA24 mi544121

Nursing homes near Sioux Center

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Crown Pointe Estates Care CenterSioux Center, IA0.9 mi4 of 599(712) 722-8305
Prairie Ridge Care CenterOrange City, IA7.7 mi5 of 595(712) 707-6006
Pleasant Acres Care CenterHull, IA7.8 mi3 of 546(712) 439-2758
Hegg Memorial Health CenterRock Valley, IA11 mi5 of 560(712) 476-8200
Hillcrest Health Care CenterHawarden, IA16 mi1 of 564(712) 551-1074
Sanford Senior Care SheldonSheldon, IA18 mi1 of 570(712) 324-6453

Home health agencies serving Sioux Center

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Orange City Home HealthOrange City, IA7.0 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(712) 737-5279
Sioux Center Home Health And HospiceSioux Center, IA0.7 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(712) 722-8108
Hegg Home Health CareRock Valley, IA11 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(712) 476-8050

Straight-line miles from the center of Sioux Center. 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 Sioux Center

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,730 monthly median income of Sioux Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 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 Sioux Center: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sioux Center?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Crown Pointe Estates Care Center in Sioux Center (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Prairie Ridge Care Center in Orange City (7.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull (7.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Sioux Center?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,730 monthly median income of Sioux Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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.

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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