CNA Home Care in Wales, WI: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Wales, WI: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

586

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 Wales are Lindengrove Waukesha in Waukesha (5.2 mi), Masonic Center For Health & Rehab Inc. in Dousman (5.2 mi), Avina Of Pewaukee in Waukesha (5.2 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).

Wales has about 38 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Wales compared with Waukesha County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Wales	Waukesha County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	25%	28%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.0%	6.8%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	3.5%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,250	$65,141	—

Older residents in towns around Wales

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Delafield, WI	4.4 mi	1,579	99
Summit, WI	6.1 mi	1,162	103
Waukesha, WI	6.3 mi	11,096	1,462
Hartland, WI	6.9 mi	1,940	336
Pewaukee, WI	7.6 mi	3,786	325
Okauchee Lake, WI	9.0 mi	1,250	73

Nursing homes near Wales

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lindengrove Waukesha	Waukesha, WI	5.2 mi	1 of 5	61	(262) 524-6400
Masonic Center For Health & Rehab Inc.	Dousman, WI	5.2 mi	5 of 5	50	(262) 965-7245
Avina Of Pewaukee	Waukesha, WI	5.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(262) 523-0933
Complete Care At Kensington	Waukesha, WI	5.8 mi	1 of 5	150	(262) 548-1400
Lake Country Health Services	Oconomowoc, WI	6.4 mi	2 of 5	100	(262) 560-2400
Aria Of Waukesha	Waukesha, WI	7.9 mi	1 of 5	105	(262) 547-2123

Home health agencies serving Wales

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hannah Home Health Care	Waukesha, WI	5.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(262) 363-2500
Aurora At Home	Milwaukee, WI	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-2295
Horizon Home Care And Hospice	Milwaukee, WI	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 365-8300
Prohealth Home Care	Waukesha, WI	5.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 928-7444

Straight-line miles from the center of Wales. 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 Wales

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 21% of the $7,354 monthly median income of Wales 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 Wales: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wales?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lindengrove Waukesha in Waukesha (5.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Masonic Center For Health & Rehab Inc. in Dousman (5.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Avina Of Pewaukee in Waukesha (5.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Wales?

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 21% of the $7,354 monthly median income of Wales 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 near Wales

More senior care near Wales

Nursing Assistants in nearby cities

Other care in Wales

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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 Wales, WI