Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Tainter Lake, WI
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Nursing Assistants in Tainter Lake, WI: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Tainter Lake are American Lutheran Home-Menomonie in Menomonie (7.3 mi), Neighbors - East Neighborhood (The) in Menomonie (7.3 mi), Neighbors - West Neighborhood (The) in Menomonie (7.3 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).
Tainter Lake has about 26 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Tainter Lake compared with Dunn County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Tainter Lake | Dunn County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 20% | 29% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 17% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 28% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.7% | 10% | 9.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.2% | 3.5% | 6.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $72,500 | $55,600 | — |
Older residents in towns around Tainter Lake
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonie, WI | 7.5 mi | 2,383 | 260 |
| Bloomer, WI | 19 mi | 783 | 104 |
| Eau Claire, WI | 21 mi | 11,454 | 1,389 |
| Lake Hallie, WI | 22 mi | 1,035 | 107 |
| Chippewa Falls, WI | 23 mi | 3,042 | 510 |
| Altoona, WI | 24 mi | 1,717 | 323 |
Nursing homes near Tainter Lake
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Lutheran Home-Menomonie | Menomonie, WI | 7.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 37 | (715) 235-9041 |
| Neighbors - East Neighborhood (The) | Menomonie, WI | 7.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 46 | (715) 232-2661 |
| Neighbors - West Neighborhood (The) | Menomonie, WI | 7.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 46 | (715) 232-2661 |
| Neighbors - Central Neighborhood (The) | Menomonie, WI | 7.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 45 | (715) 232-2661 |
| Glenhaven | Glenwood City, WI | 16 mi | 3 of 5 | 44 | (715) 265-4555 |
| Dove Healthcare - Bloomer | Bloomer, WI | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | 50 | (715) 568-9770 |
Home health agencies serving Tainter Lake
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compassus Home Health | Marshfield, WI | 85 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 301-7260 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Eau Claire, WI | 20 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 598-5600 |
| Adoray Home Health And Hospice | Baldwin, WI | 25 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 629-1888 |
| Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire | Eau Claire, WI | 20 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 831-0100 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Tainter Lake. 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 Tainter Lake
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 25% of the $6,042 monthly median income of Tainter Lake 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 Tainter Lake: common questions
What nursing homes are near Tainter Lake?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are American Lutheran Home-Menomonie in Menomonie (7.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Neighbors - East Neighborhood (The) in Menomonie (7.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Neighbors - West Neighborhood (The) in Menomonie (7.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Tainter Lake?
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 25% of the $6,042 monthly median income of Tainter Lake 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.
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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.
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