Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in West Chicago, IL
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Nursing Assistants in West Chicago, IL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to West Chicago are West Chicago Living And Rehab Center in West Chicago (1.8 mi), Aperion Care West Chicago in West Chicago (2.0 mi), Bria Of Geneva in Geneva (3.2 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Illinois earn a median $18.30 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
West Chicago has about 251 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
West Chicago compared with DuPage County and Illinois
| Census figure | West Chicago | DuPage County | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 36% | 26% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 20% | 25% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 7.4% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.3% | 4.6% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $71,458 | $77,810 | — |
Older residents in towns around West Chicago
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield, IL | 3.7 mi | 2,211 | 200 |
| Wayne, IL | 4.0 mi | 593 | 22 |
| Carol Stream, IL | 4.9 mi | 6,673 | 880 |
| St. Charles, IL | 4.9 mi | 5,721 | 409 |
| Bartlett, IL | 5.1 mi | 6,427 | 609 |
| Warrenville, IL | 5.4 mi | 2,171 | 168 |
Nursing homes near West Chicago
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chicago Living And Rehab Center | West Chicago, IL | 1.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (630) 231-9292 |
| Aperion Care West Chicago | West Chicago, IL | 2.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 213 | (630) 876-8100 |
| Bria Of Geneva | Geneva, IL | 3.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 107 | (630) 232-7544 |
| Pearl Of St Charles, The | St Charles, IL | 3.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 109 | (630) 443-4400 |
| Ahva Care Of Winfield | Winfield, IL | 4.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 138 | (630) 668-9696 |
| Dupage Care Center | Wheaton, IL | 4.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 366 | (630) 665-6400 |
Home health agencies serving West Chicago
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greatland Home Health Services, Inc | Naperville, IL | 9.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (630) 548-2126 |
| Mid America Home Health Care, Inc | Lombard, IL | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (630) 519-4099 |
| Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 17 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 437-0774 |
| Home Care Experts | Burr Ridge, IL | 18 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (224) 500-2625 |
Straight-line miles from the center of West Chicago. 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 West Chicago
At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,955 monthly median income of West Chicago households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
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 West Chicago: common questions
What nursing homes are near West Chicago?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are West Chicago Living And Rehab Center in West Chicago (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Aperion Care West Chicago in West Chicago (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bria Of Geneva in Geneva (3.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in West Chicago?
At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,955 monthly median income of West Chicago households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Winfield, IL
- Nursing Assistants in Wayne, IL
- Nursing Assistants in Carol Stream, IL
- Nursing Assistants in St. Charles, IL
- Nursing Assistants in Bartlett, IL
- Nursing Assistants in Warrenville, IL
- Nursing Assistants in Geneva, IL
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- Nursing Assistants in Wheaton, IL
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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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