Bagdad, Florida

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

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Bagdad, FL: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
650
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 Bagdad are Santa Rosa Center For Rehabilitation And Healing in Milton (3.2 mi), Sandy Ridge Center For Rehabilitation And Healing in Milton (3.4 mi), Pruitthealth - Santa Rosa in Milton (3.9 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.

Bagdad has about 69 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Bagdad compared with Santa Rosa County and Florida

Census figureBagdadSanta Rosa CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older1.5%1.5%2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability35%35%31%
Residents 65 or older21%17%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone20%21%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.3%7.4%12%
Households with no vehicle3.2%3.4%6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$70,625$68,515—

Older residents in towns around Bagdad

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Milton, FL3.2 mi1,808277
Pea Ridge, FL3.4 mi58046
East Milton, FL5.3 mi1,730115
Point Baker, FL7.1 mi39121
Pace, FL7.5 mi5,080454
Ferry Pass, FL9.5 mi6,4811,108

Nursing homes near Bagdad

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Santa Rosa Center For Rehabilitation And HealingMilton, FL3.2 mi4 of 5110(850) 623-4661
Sandy Ridge Center For Rehabilitation And HealingMilton, FL3.4 mi4 of 560(850) 626-9225
Pruitthealth - Santa RosaMilton, FL3.9 mi5 of 5120(850) 983-8888
Bayside Health And Rehabilitation CenterPensacola, FL10 mi4 of 5120(850) 477-4550
Aviata At University HillsPensacola, FL10 mi4 of 5120(850) 474-0570
Life Care Center Of PensacolaPensacola, FL10 mi5 of 5120(850) 494-2527

Home health agencies serving Bagdad

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home HealthPensacola, FL13 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—
Baptist Home Health CarePensacola, FL11 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 476-0628

Straight-line miles from the center of Bagdad. 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 Bagdad

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 24% of the $5,885 monthly median income of Bagdad 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 Bagdad: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bagdad?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Santa Rosa Center For Rehabilitation And Healing in Milton (3.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Sandy Ridge Center For Rehabilitation And Healing in Milton (3.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Santa Rosa in Milton (3.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Bagdad?

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 24% of the $5,885 monthly median income of Bagdad 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; 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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