Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Acworth, GA
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Nursing Assistants in Acworth, GA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Acworth are Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr in Kennesaw (4.9 mi), Marietta Center For Nursing And Healing in Marietta (8.5 mi), Roselane Health Center By Harborview in Marietta (9.6 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Georgia earn a median $14.07 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).
Acworth has about 549 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Acworth compared with Cobb County and Georgia
| Census figure | Acworth | Cobb County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 42% | 28% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 14% | 15% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 48% | 23% | 26% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 8.5% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.3% | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $38,194 | $71,145 | — |
Older residents in towns around Acworth
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw, GA | 4.4 mi | 4,581 | 548 |
| Cartersville, GA | 9.9 mi | 2,949 | 224 |
| Woodstock, GA | 10 mi | 4,949 | 471 |
| Marietta, GA | 11 mi | 8,684 | 1,418 |
| Hiram, GA | 12 mi | 533 | 45 |
| Fair Oaks, GA | 13 mi | 561 | 155 |
Nursing homes near Acworth
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr | Kennesaw, GA | 4.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 100 | (770) 427-7256 |
| Marietta Center For Nursing And Healing | Marietta, GA | 8.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 154 | (770) 422-2451 |
| Roselane Health Center By Harborview | Marietta, GA | 9.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 137 | (770) 792-9800 |
| Tower Road Post Acute, LLC | Marietta, GA | 9.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 138 | (770) 422-8913 |
| Woodstock Center For Nursing And Healing LLC | Woodstock, GA | 9.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 171 | (770) 926-0016 |
| Cartersville Center For Nursing And Healing | Cartersville, GA | 10 mi | 2 of 5 | 118 | (770) 382-6120 |
Home health agencies serving Acworth
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Kennesaw, GA | 4.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (470) 795-7907 |
| Community Home Health, An Amedisys Company | Woodstock, GA | 10 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (770) 926-9525 |
| Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company | Douglasville, GA | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (770) 942-1609 |
| Pruitthealth At Home - Rome | Rome, GA | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (706) 232-5908 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Acworth. 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 Acworth
At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,183 monthly median income of Acworth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).
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 Acworth: common questions
What nursing homes are near Acworth?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr in Kennesaw (4.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Marietta Center For Nursing And Healing in Marietta (8.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Roselane Health Center By Harborview in Marietta (9.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Acworth?
At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,183 monthly median income of Acworth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).
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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Other care in Acworth
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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