CNA Home Care in Viroqua, WI: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Viroqua, WI: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

357

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$17.47

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

$7.25

Wisconsin minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Viroqua are Vernon Manor in Viroqua (1.0 mi), Norseland Nursing Home in Westby (7.2 mi), Soldiers Grove Health Services in Soldiers Grove (13 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).

Viroqua has about 142 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Viroqua compared with Vernon County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Viroqua	Vernon County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	24%	28%
Residents 65 or older	27%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	14%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	11%	9.1%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,485	$51,250	—

Older residents in towns around Viroqua

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
La Crosse, WI	25 mi	8,794	1,227
West Salem, WI	25 mi	975	123
Sparta, WI	26 mi	1,636	142
Onalaska, WI	28 mi	3,955	708
French Island, WI	28 mi	898	31
La Crescent, MN	28 mi	1,204	155

Nursing homes near Viroqua

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vernon Manor	Viroqua, WI	1.0 mi	4 of 5	80	(608) 637-5400
Norseland Nursing Home	Westby, WI	7.2 mi	3 of 5	50	(608) 634-3747
Soldiers Grove Health Services	Soldiers Grove, WI	13 mi	2 of 5	50	(608) 624-5244
Bethany St Joseph Care Ctr	La Crosse, WI	22 mi	4 of 5	100	(608) 788-5700
Hillview Health Care Ctr	La Crosse, WI	22 mi	5 of 5	37	(608) 789-4800
Thornton Manor Nursing And Care Center	Lansing, IA	22 mi	5 of 5	40	(563) 538-4236

Home health agencies serving Viroqua

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	La Crosse, WI	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 406-3140
Commonheart Home Health	Waukesha, WI	137 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108

Straight-line miles from the center of Viroqua. 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 Viroqua

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 31% of the $4,957 monthly median income of Viroqua 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.

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 Viroqua: common questions

What nursing homes are near Viroqua?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Vernon Manor in Viroqua (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Norseland Nursing Home in Westby (7.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Soldiers Grove Health Services in Soldiers Grove (13 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Viroqua?

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 31% of the $4,957 monthly median income of Viroqua 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Viroqua, WI