Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Waterloo, WI
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Nursing Assistants in Waterloo, WI: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Waterloo are Lake Mills Health Services in Lake Mills (8.1 mi), Columbus Health And Rehab in Columbus (11 mi), Sun Prairie Senior Living in Sun Prairie (11 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).
Waterloo has about 89 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Waterloo compared with Jefferson County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Waterloo | Jefferson County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 41% | 27% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 19% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 8.2% | 9.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5% | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $53,859 | $59,050 | — |
Older residents in towns around Waterloo
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall, WI | 3.8 mi | 389 | 18 |
| Lake Mills, WI | 8.4 mi | 1,189 | 102 |
| Deerfield, WI | 10 mi | 293 | 22 |
| Columbus, WI | 11 mi | 844 | 97 |
| Sun Prairie, WI | 12 mi | 5,317 | 921 |
| Cottage Grove, WI | 13 mi | 1,006 | 109 |
Nursing homes near Waterloo
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mills Health Services | Lake Mills, WI | 8.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 50 | (920) 648-8344 |
| Columbus Health And Rehab | Columbus, WI | 11 mi | 2 of 5 | 50 | (920) 623-2520 |
| Sun Prairie Senior Living | Sun Prairie, WI | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | 52 | (608) 837-5959 |
| Avina Of Sun Prairie | Sun Prairie, WI | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | 50 | (608) 837-8529 |
| Marquardt Memorial Manor | Watertown, WI | 14 mi | 2 of 5 | 140 | (920) 261-0400 |
| Watertown Health Care Center | Watertown, WI | 15 mi | 1 of 5 | 112 | (920) 261-9220 |
Home health agencies serving Waterloo
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | 23 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (608) 238-0268 |
| Hillside Home Care | Beaver Dam, WI | 21 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 887-4050 |
| Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin | Madison, WI | 26 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 924-2273 |
| Commonheart Home Health | Waukesha, WI | 38 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 Waterloo. 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 Waterloo
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 34% of the $4,488 monthly median income of Waterloo 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 Waterloo: common questions
What nursing homes are near Waterloo?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lake Mills Health Services in Lake Mills (8.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Columbus Health And Rehab in Columbus (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Sun Prairie Senior Living in Sun Prairie (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Waterloo?
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 34% of the $4,488 monthly median income of Waterloo 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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