Woodbury, Minnesota

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

Hands-on personal care at home from a certified nursing assistant, for families who want state-certified training. Post what you need in Woodbury for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Woodbury, MN: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
662
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 Woodbury are St Therese Of Woodbury LLC in Woodbury (1.8 mi), Woodbury Health Care Center in Woodbury (2.0 mi), Norris Square in Cottage Grove (5.7 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).

Woodbury has about 904 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Woodbury compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figureWoodburyWashington CountyMinnesota
Residents 85 or older1.2%1.8%2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability26%27%28%
Residents 65 or older14%17%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone25%26%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.4%6.7%8.8%
Households with no vehicle2.7%3.8%6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$84,360$75,658—

Older residents in towns around Woodbury

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Newport, MN4.3 mi732160
Afton, MN5.1 mi77263
Lake Elmo, MN5.7 mi2,217218
South St. Paul, MN5.9 mi3,091361
Oakdale, MN5.9 mi4,901657
St. Paul Park, MN6.0 mi721115

Nursing homes near Woodbury

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
St Therese Of Woodbury LLCWoodbury, MN1.8 mi4 of 556(651) 209-9100
Woodbury Health Care CenterWoodbury, MN2.0 mi1 of 5155(651) 735-6000
Norris SquareCottage Grove, MN5.7 mi5 of 572(651) 769-6650
Cerenity Marian Of St Paul LLCSaint Paul, MN7.1 mi4 of 590(651) 793-2100
Southview Acres Healthcare CenterWest Saint Paul, MN7.3 mi2 of 5210(651) 554-9558
Woodlyn Heights Healthcare CenterInver Grove Heights, MN7.4 mi2 of 579(651) 451-1881

Home health agencies serving Woodbury

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthBrooklyn Park, MN25 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(763) 416-0289
Lakeview HomecareOak Park Heights, MN11 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(651) 430-3320
Good Samaritan Society - Home CareRobbinsdale, MN22 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(763) 546-9020
Aveanna Home HealthEdina, MN22 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(952) 926-9808

Straight-line miles from the center of Woodbury. 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 Woodbury

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 23% of the $7,030 monthly median income of Woodbury 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 Woodbury: common questions

What nursing homes are near Woodbury?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Therese Of Woodbury LLC in Woodbury (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Woodbury Health Care Center in Woodbury (2.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Norris Square in Cottage Grove (5.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Woodbury?

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 23% of the $7,030 monthly median income of Woodbury 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.

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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