CNA Home Care in Waconia, MN: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Waconia, MN: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

341

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$18.45

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

$11.41

Minnesota minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Waconia are Good Samaritan Society - Waconia And Westview Acre in Waconia (0.2 mi), Auburn Home In Waconia in Waconia (0.3 mi), Lake Minnetonka Shores in Spring Park (9.9 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).

Waconia has about 381 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Waconia compared with Carver County and Minnesota

Census figure	Waconia	Carver County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	27%	28%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	23%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	7.0%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	3.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,505	$69,192	—

Older residents in towns around Waconia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mayer, MN	6.1 mi	182	3
Victoria, MN	6.6 mi	1,636	62
Minnetrista, MN	7.7 mi	1,142	42
Norwood Young America, MN	7.9 mi	685	167
Watertown, MN	8.6 mi	541	68
Mound, MN	9.0 mi	1,850	125

Nursing homes near Waconia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Samaritan Society - Waconia And Westview Acre	Waconia, MN	0.2 mi	2 of 5	75	(952) 442-5111
Auburn Home In Waconia	Waconia, MN	0.3 mi	2 of 5	37	(952) 442-2546
Lake Minnetonka Shores	Spring Park, MN	9.9 mi	5 of 5	60	(952) 471-4001
Auburn Manor	Chaska, MN	10 mi	3 of 5	60	(952) 448-9303
Haven Homes Of Maple Plain	Maple Plain, MN	12 mi	5 of 5	64	(763) 292-2300
The Estates At Excelsior LLC	Excelsior, MN	12 mi	1 of 5	45	(952) 474-5488

Home health agencies serving Waconia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Triniti Home Health And Hospice	Elk River, MN	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654
Lifespark Home Health	Saint Louis Park, MN	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 345-3310

Straight-line miles from the center of Waconia. 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 Waconia

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 44% of the $3,625 monthly median income of Waconia 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.

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 Waconia: common questions

What nursing homes are near Waconia?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Good Samaritan Society - Waconia And Westview Acre in Waconia (0.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Auburn Home In Waconia in Waconia (0.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lake Minnetonka Shores in Spring Park (9.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Waconia?

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 44% of the $3,625 monthly median income of Waconia 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Waconia, MN