Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Whitehall, MI
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Nursing Assistants in Whitehall, MI: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Whitehall are Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Of Whitehall in Whitehall (0.3 mi), Hillcrest Nursing And Rehabilitation Community in North Muskegon (10 mi), Harbor Terrace Senior Living in Muskegon (12 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.
Whitehall has about 126 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Whitehall compared with Muskegon County and Michigan
| Census figure | Whitehall | Muskegon County | Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 32% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 18% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 34% | 27% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 10% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.2% | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $49,688 | $49,423 | — |
Older residents in towns around Whitehall
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montague, MI | 1.4 mi | 486 | 37 |
| North Muskegon, MI | 11 mi | 846 | 91 |
| Muskegon, MI | 13 mi | 5,524 | 687 |
| Roosevelt Park, MI | 14 mi | 699 | 118 |
| Muskegon Heights, MI | 15 mi | 1,325 | 123 |
| Shelby, MI | 15 mi | 320 | 30 |
Nursing homes near Whitehall
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Of Whitehall | Whitehall, MI | 0.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 125 | (231) 894-4056 |
| Hillcrest Nursing And Rehabilitation Community | North Muskegon, MI | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | 39 | (231) 744-1641 |
| Harbor Terrace Senior Living | Muskegon, MI | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | 58 | (231) 900-1713 |
| Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Of Muskegon | Muskegon, MI | 13 mi | 2 of 5 | 107 | (231) 755-2255 |
| Lake Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Muskegon, MI | 14 mi | 2 of 5 | 90 | (231) 777-2511 |
| Roosevelt Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Communit | Muskegon, MI | 14 mi | 2 of 5 | 39 | (231) 755-2221 |
Home health agencies serving Whitehall
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Grand Rapids, MI | 52 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 | 127 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (517) 780-9500 |
| Trinity Health At Home - Muskegon | Muskegon, MI | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (231) 672-4663 |
| Corewell Health Visiting Nurse Association | Grand Rapids, MI | 46 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 Whitehall. 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 Whitehall
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 $4,141 monthly median income of Whitehall 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 Whitehall: common questions
What nursing homes are near Whitehall?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Of Whitehall in Whitehall (0.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hillcrest Nursing And Rehabilitation Community in North Muskegon (10 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Harbor Terrace Senior Living in Muskegon (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Whitehall?
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 $4,141 monthly median income of Whitehall 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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