CNA Home Care in Zion, IL: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Zion, IL: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

930

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$18.30

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

$15.00

Illinois minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Zion are Allure Of Zion in Zion (0.8 mi), Alpine Care Of Zion in Zion (1.6 mi), Aspyre Of Waukegan in Waukegan (4.7 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).

Zion has about 352 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Zion compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Zion	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	26%	32%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.4%	10%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,691	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around Zion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Beach Park, IL	1.7 mi	2,647	253
Winthrop Harbor, IL	1.8 mi	1,493	89
Wadsworth, IL	3.8 mi	867	172
Pleasant Prairie, WI	5.0 mi	4,165	384
Waukegan, IL	6.3 mi	10,770	793
Gurnee, IL	7.6 mi	4,725	404

Nursing homes near Zion

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Allure Of Zion	Zion, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	115	(847) 746-8382
Alpine Care Of Zion	Zion, IL	1.6 mi	2 of 5	244	(847) 746-8435
Aspyre Of Waukegan	Waukegan, IL	4.7 mi	1 of 5	115	(847) 244-6700
Avina On 32nd	Kenosha, WI	6.2 mi	1 of 5	110	(262) 694-8300
Sheridan Health And Rehabilitation Center	Kenosha, WI	6.5 mi	2 of 5	81	(262) 658-4141
Elevate Care Waukegan	Waukegan, IL	6.9 mi	2 of 5	265	(847) 249-2400

Home health agencies serving Zion

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Greenpath Health Group, LLC	Zion, IL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 731-8332
Solaris Home Healthcare	Northbrook, IL	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 701-2243
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398

Straight-line miles from the center of Zion. 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 Zion

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 34% of the $4,641 monthly median income of Zion 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.

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 Zion: common questions

What nursing homes are near Zion?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Allure Of Zion in Zion (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Alpine Care Of Zion in Zion (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Aspyre Of Waukegan in Waukegan (4.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Zion?

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 34% of the $4,641 monthly median income of Zion 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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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 Zion, IL