CNA Home Care in Willmar, MN: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Willmar, MN: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

520

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$18.45

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

$11.41

Minnesota minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Willmar are Cura Of Willmar in Willmar (0.8 mi), Bethesda in Willmar (1.5 mi), Glenoaks Senior Living Campus in New London (14 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Minnesota earn a median $18.45 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Willmar has about 608 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Willmar compared with Kandiyohi County and Minnesota

Census figure	Willmar	Kandiyohi County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	31%	28%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.5%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	5.5%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,724	$60,833	—

Older residents in towns around Willmar

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Paynesville, MN	24 mi	682	117
Litchfield, MN	26 mi	1,462	291
Benson, MN	30 mi	774	188
Granite Falls, MN	32 mi	609	61
Montevideo, MN	34 mi	1,192	233
Hutchinson, MN	37 mi	3,291	488

Nursing homes near Willmar

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cura Of Willmar	Willmar, MN	0.8 mi	2 of 5	78	(320) 214-2700
Bethesda	Willmar, MN	1.5 mi	4 of 5	248	(320) 262-5376
Glenoaks Senior Living Campus	New London, MN	14 mi	1 of 5	52	(320) 354-6057
Clara City Care Center	Clara City, MN	19 mi	1 of 5	48	(320) 847-2221
Belgrade Nursing Home	Belgrade, MN	23 mi	4 of 5	34	(320) 254-8215
Olivia Restorative Care Center	Olivia, MN	24 mi	1 of 5	60	(320) 523-1652

Home health agencies serving Willmar

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ecumen Home Care And Hospice - Litchfield	Litchfield, MN	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 693-7367
Avera At Home Marshall	Marshall, MN	58 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 537-7070
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	55 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	58 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005

Straight-line miles from the center of Willmar. 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 Willmar

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,144 monthly median income of Willmar households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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.

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 Willmar: common questions

What nursing homes are near Willmar?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cura Of Willmar in Willmar (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bethesda in Willmar (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Glenoaks Senior Living Campus in New London (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Willmar?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,144 monthly median income of Willmar households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Willmar, MN