Astatula, Florida

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Astatula, FL

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Astatula, FL: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
704
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$16.25
median hourly wage of home care aides in Florida (BLS, May 2025)
$15.00
Florida minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Astatula are Avante At MT Dora, Inc in Mount Dora (7.9 mi), Solaris Healthcare Waterman in Tavares (8.2 mi), Ruleme Center in Eustis (8.6 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Florida earn a median $16.25 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

Astatula has about 16 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Astatula compared with Lake County and Florida

Census figureAstatulaLake CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older0.6%3.0%2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability21%32%31%
Residents 65 or older12%27%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone19%22%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)1.0%8.1%12%
Households with no vehicle0.4%4.1%6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$38,963$56,909—

Older residents in towns around Astatula

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Tavares, FL4.3 mi7,3431,137
Tangerine, FL6.9 mi90452
Minneola, FL7.3 mi1,689111
Groveland, FL8.8 mi4,260241
Mount Dora, FL9.5 mi5,7931,051
Zellwood, FL9.8 mi1,421177

Nursing homes near Astatula

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Avante At MT Dora, IncMount Dora, FL7.9 mi3 of 5116(352) 383-4161
Solaris Healthcare WatermanTavares, FL8.2 mi5 of 5120(352) 609-4000
Ruleme CenterEustis, FL8.6 mi4 of 5138(352) 357-1990
Edgewater At Waterman VillageMount Dora, FL9.6 mi4 of 5120(352) 383-0051
Lake Eustis Healthcare And Rehabilitation CenterEustis, FL10 mi2 of 590(352) 357-3565
Bayview CenterEustis, FL10 mi5 of 5120(352) 357-8105

Home health agencies serving Astatula

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Adventhealth Home HealthLeesburg, FL13 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(352) 253-3900
Trilogy Home HealthcareOcala, FL42 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(352) 236-6095
Premier Care Homecare LLCLeesburg, FL12 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(352) 365-7850
HCA Florida Healthcare At HomeThe Villages, FL21 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(352) 674-3280

Straight-line miles from the center of Astatula. 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 Astatula

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,247 monthly median income of Astatula households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

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 Astatula: common questions

What nursing homes are near Astatula?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avante At MT Dora, Inc in Mount Dora (7.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Solaris Healthcare Waterman in Tavares (8.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Ruleme Center in Eustis (8.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Astatula?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,247 monthly median income of Astatula households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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