Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Westwood, MI
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Nursing Assistants in Westwood, MI: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Westwood are Friendship Village in Kalamazoo (1.0 mi), Medilodge Of Westwood in Kalamazoo (1.4 mi), Medilodge Of Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo (2.5 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.
Westwood has about 295 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Westwood compared with Kalamazoo County and Michigan
| Census figure | Westwood | Kalamazoo County | Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 18% | 28% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 16% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 42% | 29% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.6% | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $50,385 | $58,046 | — |
Older residents in towns around Westwood
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo, MI | 2.8 mi | 8,027 | 1,058 |
| Eastwood, MI | 4.3 mi | 909 | 119 |
| Comstock Northwest, MI | 5.8 mi | 1,228 | 127 |
| Portage, MI | 7.6 mi | 8,857 | 1,017 |
| Plainwell, MI | 9.8 mi | 808 | 28 |
| Mattawan, MI | 10 mi | 376 | 0 |
Nursing homes near Westwood
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Village | Kalamazoo, MI | 1.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 57 | (269) 381-0560 |
| Medilodge Of Westwood | Kalamazoo, MI | 1.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 97 | (269) 342-0206 |
| Medilodge Of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | 2.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 39 | (269) 375-2020 |
| Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care Center | Kalamazoo, MI | 3.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 84 | (269) 381-4290 |
| Villa At Borgess Place | Kalamazoo, MI | 4.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 101 | (269) 552-6500 |
| Medilodge Of Portage | Portage, MI | 7.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 117 | (269) 323-7748 |
Home health agencies serving Westwood
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Portage, MI | 8.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (269) 381-5620 |
| Elara Caring | Jackson, MI | 64 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (517) 780-9500 |
| Compassus Home Health | Portage, MI | 8.2 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (269) 459-3700 |
| Bronson At Home Healthcare Services | Battle Creek, MI | 21 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (844) 241-4663 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Westwood. 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 Westwood
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 35% of the $4,199 monthly median income of Westwood 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.
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 Westwood: common questions
What nursing homes are near Westwood?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Friendship Village in Kalamazoo (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Medilodge Of Westwood in Kalamazoo (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Medilodge Of Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Westwood?
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 35% of the $4,199 monthly median income of Westwood 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.
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