CNA Home Care in Wayland, MI: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Wayland, MI: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

479

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$16.83

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

$13.73

Michigan minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Wayland are The Laurels Of Sandy Creek in Wayland (0.4 mi), The Oaks At Byron Center in Byron Center (9.7 mi), Holland Home Breton Rehabilitation & Living Centre in Grand Rapids (15 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Michigan earn a median $16.83 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

Wayland has about 77 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Wayland compared with Allegan County and Michigan

Census figure	Wayland	Allegan County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	32%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	6.3%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	2.5%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,778	$57,790	—

Older residents in towns around Wayland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dorr, MI	5.3 mi	338	19
Middleville, MI	9.3 mi	404	141
Byron Center, MI	10 mi	1,444	139
Cutlerville, MI	12 mi	2,445	200
Allegan, MI	14 mi	729	33
Kentwood, MI	15 mi	7,965	1,100

Nursing homes near Wayland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Laurels Of Sandy Creek	Wayland, MI	0.4 mi	3 of 5	99	(269) 792-2249
The Oaks At Byron Center	Byron Center, MI	9.7 mi	5 of 5	60	(616) 949-7310
Holland Home Breton Rehabilitation & Living Centre	Grand Rapids, MI	15 mi	5 of 5	58	(616) 643-2500
Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center -	Grand Rapids, MI	15 mi	5 of 5	165	(616) 486-7002
Allegan County Medical Care Facility	Allegan, MI	15 mi	5 of 5	39	(269) 673-2102
The Oaks At Jamestown	Hudsonville, MI	16 mi	5 of 5	58	(616) 229-4414

Home health agencies serving Wayland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pure Home Health Care	Grand Rapids, MI	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 234-6188
Centerwell Home Health	Grand Rapids, MI	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(616) 942-5744
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	70 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Corewell Health Visiting Nurse Association	Grand Rapids, MI	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(616) 486-3951

Straight-line miles from the center of Wayland. 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 Wayland

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,232 monthly median income of Wayland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Wayland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wayland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Laurels Of Sandy Creek in Wayland (0.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Oaks At Byron Center in Byron Center (9.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Holland Home Breton Rehabilitation & Living Centre in Grand Rapids (15 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Wayland?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,232 monthly median income of Wayland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Wayland, MI