Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Big Pine Key, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Big Pine Key, FL: the local picture
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.
Big Pine Key has about 111 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Big Pine Key compared with Monroe County and Florida
| Census figure | Big Pine Key | Monroe County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 26% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 25% | 25% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 25% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.9% | 9.6% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $74,844 | $71,243 | — |
Older residents in towns around Big Pine Key
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Coppitt Key, FL | 20 mi | 503 | 30 |
| Marathon, FL | 21 mi | 2,059 | 106 |
| Stock Island, FL | 25 mi | 408 | 0 |
| Key West, FL | 27 mi | 5,568 | 609 |
| Islamorada, FL | 55 mi | 2,074 | 61 |
| Key Largo, FL | 67 mi | 3,513 | 408 |
Home health agencies serving Big Pine Key
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Home Care | Key West, FL | 28 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (305) 735-4460 |
| Axis Health Systems LLC | Hialeah, FL | 105 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| The Roads Home Health Care Inc | Miami, FL | 101 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (305) 860-7797 |
| Goldencare Home Health Agency Inc | Miami, FL | 101 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (305) 553-2553 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Big Pine Key. 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 Big Pine Key
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 23% of the $6,237 monthly median income of Big Pine Key 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.
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.
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Nursing Assistants in Big Pine Key: common questions
How much does CNAs cost in Big Pine Key?
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 23% of the $6,237 monthly median income of Big Pine Key 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.
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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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