Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Thief River Falls, MN
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Nursing Assistants in Thief River Falls, MN: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Thief River Falls are Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls (0.5 mi), Oakland Park Communities, Inc. in Thief River Falls (0.7 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).
Thief River Falls has about 207 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Thief River Falls compared with Pennington County and Minnesota
| Census figure | Thief River Falls | Pennington County | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 38% | 33% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 19% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 46% | 38% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.6% | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $42,917 | $50,668 | — |
Older residents in towns around Thief River Falls
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crookston, MN | 31 mi | 1,519 | 174 |
| East Grand Forks, MN | 41 mi | 1,137 | 154 |
| Grand Forks, ND | 44 mi | 8,315 | 1,121 |
| Roseau, MN | 54 mi | 570 | 88 |
| Grafton, ND | 60 mi | 930 | 272 |
Nursing homes near Thief River Falls
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thief River Care Center | Thief River Falls, MN | 0.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 70 | (218) 683-8100 |
| Oakland Park Communities, Inc. | Thief River Falls, MN | 0.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 35 | (218) 681-1675 |
Home health agencies serving Thief River Falls
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Home Care | Crookston, MN | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (218) 281-9478 |
| Altru's Home Health | Grand Forks, ND | 43 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (701) 780-5880 |
| Pennington & Red Lake County Public Health & Home Care | Thief River Falls, MN | 0.6 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (218) 681-0876 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Thief River Falls. 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 Thief River Falls
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 45% of the $3,576 monthly median income of Thief River Falls 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.
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.
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Nursing Assistants in Thief River Falls: common questions
What nursing homes are near Thief River Falls?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Oakland Park Communities, Inc. in Thief River Falls (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Thief River Falls?
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 45% of the $3,576 monthly median income of Thief River Falls 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.
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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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