Skilled Nursing News October 31, 2025
A state-mandated pay raise for nursing home workers is shaking up the landscape for Minnesota operators. Residents could end up paying the price, considering uncertainty surrounding state funding, Medicaid dollars and the possibility of gaps in reimbursement in the years ahead.
All nursing home staff will make at least $19 an hour starting Jan. 1, while certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are set to earn at least $22.50 an hour, and trained medication aides will see $24.50 per hour, according to a report from the Detroit Lakes Tribune.
These wages are set to jump another $1.50 per hour per year in January 2027.
The median salary for nursing home workers ranges between $16 and $19.68 per hour, according to the Minnesota...
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