CNA Home Care in Sterling, IL: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Sterling, IL: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

519

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$18.30

median hourly wage of home care aides in Illinois (BLS, May 2025)

$15.00

Illinois minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Sterling are Citadel Of Sterling,The in Sterling (0.6 mi), Allure Of Sterling in Sterling (0.7 mi), La Bella Of Sterling in Sterling (1.7 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Illinois earn a median $18.30 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Sterling has about 479 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Sterling compared with Whiteside County and Illinois

Census figure	Sterling	Whiteside County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.6%	8.9%	10%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	5.8%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,942	$51,622	—

Older residents in towns around Sterling

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rock Falls, IL	1.9 mi	1,675	207
Dixon, IL	12 mi	2,967	511
Morrison, IL	14 mi	813	166
Mount Morris, IL	22 mi	897	301
Oregon, IL	24 mi	877	153
Fulton, IL	24 mi	826	108

Nursing homes near Sterling

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Citadel Of Sterling,The	Sterling, IL	0.6 mi	3 of 5	121	(815) 626-4264
Allure Of Sterling	Sterling, IL	0.7 mi	1 of 5	130	(815) 626-9020
La Bella Of Sterling	Sterling, IL	1.7 mi	2 of 5	70	(815) 626-0233
Heritage Square	Dixon, IL	11 mi	4 of 5	27	(815) 288-2251
Dixon Rehab & Hcc	Dixon, IL	12 mi	3 of 5	97	(815) 284-3393
La Bella Of Morrison	Morrison, IL	13 mi	1 of 5	74	(815) 772-7288

Home health agencies serving Sterling

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Osf Healthcare Home Care	Loves Park, IL	50 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 381-6330
Castor Home Nursing Inc	Sterling, IL	0.6 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(815) 624-3177
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	47 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477
Cgh Home Nursing	Sterling, IL	0.6 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 622-0836

Straight-line miles from the center of Sterling. 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 Sterling

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,495 monthly median income of Sterling households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Sterling: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sterling?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Citadel Of Sterling,The in Sterling (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Allure Of Sterling in Sterling (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); La Bella Of Sterling in Sterling (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Sterling?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,495 monthly median income of Sterling households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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; 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Sterling, IL