Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Sussex, WI
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Nursing Assistants in Sussex, WI: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Sussex are Menomonee Falls Health Services in Menomonee Falls (5.6 mi), Lindengrove Menomonee Falls in Menomonee Falls (5.6 mi), Franciscan Woods in Brookfield (6.2 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Wisconsin earn a median $17.47 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Sussex has about 190 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Sussex compared with Waukesha County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Sussex | Waukesha County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 25% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 42% | 27% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.0% | 6.8% | 9.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% | 3.5% | 6.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $56,364 | $65,141 | — |
Older residents in towns around Sussex
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon, WI | 2.0 mi | 2,296 | 179 |
| Merton, WI | 4.4 mi | 353 | 31 |
| Pewaukee, WI | 4.8 mi | 3,786 | 325 |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 5.5 mi | 8,302 | 1,569 |
| Hartland, WI | 6.0 mi | 1,940 | 336 |
| Richfield, WI | 7.2 mi | 2,444 | 174 |
Nursing homes near Sussex
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonee Falls Health Services | Menomonee Falls, WI | 5.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 50 | (262) 255-1180 |
| Lindengrove Menomonee Falls | Menomonee Falls, WI | 5.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 73 | (262) 253-2700 |
| Franciscan Woods | Brookfield, WI | 6.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 110 | (262) 785-1114 |
| Complete Care At Care Age | Brookfield, WI | 6.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 110 | (262) 821-3939 |
| Complete Care At Germantown | Germantown, WI | 7.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 121 | (262) 509-3300 |
| Aria Of Waukesha | Waukesha, WI | 7.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 105 | (262) 547-2123 |
Home health agencies serving Sussex
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Home Health Care | Waukesha, WI | 8.7 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (262) 363-2500 |
| Centerwell Home Health | West Allis, WI | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (414) 327-4553 |
| Preceptor Home Health | Germantown, WI | 8.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (262) 293-3951 |
| Aurora At Home | Milwaukee, WI | 14 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (414) 327-2295 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Sussex. 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 Sussex
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,697 monthly median income of Sussex households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.
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 Sussex: common questions
What nursing homes are near Sussex?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Menomonee Falls Health Services in Menomonee Falls (5.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lindengrove Menomonee Falls in Menomonee Falls (5.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Franciscan Woods in Brookfield (6.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Sussex?
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,697 monthly median income of Sussex households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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.
More senior care near Sussex
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Lisbon, WI
- Nursing Assistants in Merton, WI
- Nursing Assistants in Pewaukee, WI
- Nursing Assistants in Menomonee Falls, WI
- Nursing Assistants in Hartland, WI
- Nursing Assistants in Richfield, WI
- Nursing Assistants in Brookfield, WI
- Nursing Assistants in Germantown, WI
- Nursing Assistants in Waukesha, WI
- Nursing Assistants in Elm Grove, WI
- Nursing Assistants in Delafield, WI
- Nursing Assistants in Okauchee Lake, WI
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- Disability Care for Adults in Sussex
- Hospice Support in Sussex
- Senior Meal Preparation in Sussex
- Senior Housekeeping in Sussex
- Medication Reminders in Sussex
- Veterans’ Home Care in Sussex
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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