Anniston, Alabama

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Anniston, AL

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Anniston, AL: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
749
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$13.39
median hourly wage of home care aides in Alabama (BLS, May 2025)
$7.25
Alabama minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Anniston are Anniston Health And Rehab Services in Anniston (1.4 mi), Nhc Healthcare, Anniston in Anniston (2.9 mi), Diversicare Of Oxford in Oxford (4.6 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Alabama earn a median $13.39 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

Anniston has about 562 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Anniston compared with Calhoun County and Alabama

Census figureAnnistonCalhoun CountyAlabama
Residents 85 or older2.6%1.7%1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability46%45%38%
Residents 65 or older22%18%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone38%31%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)16%12%12%
Households with no vehicle14%6.4%5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$47,375$48,063—

Older residents in towns around Anniston

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Saks, AL3.6 mi2,035170
West End-Cobb Town, AL4.1 mi54240
Weaver, AL5.9 mi462114
Choccolocco, AL6.0 mi68027
Oxford, AL6.3 mi3,678213
Alexandria, AL7.0 mi65034

Nursing homes near Anniston

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Anniston Health And Rehab ServicesAnniston, AL1.4 mi4 of 585(256) 236-4949
Nhc Healthcare, AnnistonAnniston, AL2.9 mi2 of 5151(256) 831-5730
Diversicare Of OxfordOxford, AL4.6 mi1 of 5173(256) 831-0481
Jacksonville Health And Rehabilitation, LLCJacksonville, AL9.8 mi3 of 5167(256) 435-7704
Cleburne County Nursing HomeHeflin, AL13 mi5 of 582(256) 463-2121
Piedmont Health Care CenterPiedmont, AL20 mi5 of 591(256) 447-8258

Home health agencies serving Anniston

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home Health Of AnnistonAnniston, AL4.4 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(256) 820-2503
Centerwell Home HealthOxford, AL6.5 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(256) 835-7101
Compassus Home HealthPell City, AL31 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(205) 313-2800
Compassus Home HealthBirmingham, AL56 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(205) 313-2800

Straight-line miles from the center of Anniston. 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 Anniston

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $3,948 monthly median income of Anniston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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.

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 Anniston: common questions

What nursing homes are near Anniston?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Anniston Health And Rehab Services in Anniston (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Nhc Healthcare, Anniston in Anniston (2.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Diversicare Of Oxford in Oxford (4.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Anniston?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $3,948 monthly median income of Anniston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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.

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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