Bonifay, Florida

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

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Bonifay, FL: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
723
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 Bonifay are Bonifay Nursing And Rehab Center in Bonifay (0.3 mi), Washington Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Chipley (8.6 mi), Northwest Florida Community Hospital (Snu) in Chipley (8.7 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.

Bonifay has about 140 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Bonifay compared with Holmes County and Florida

Census figureBonifayHolmes CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older5.0%2.7%2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability49%39%31%
Residents 65 or older34%21%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone49%34%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)23%12%12%
Households with no vehicle10%3.3%6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$33,661$36,549—

Older residents in towns around Bonifay

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Chipley, FL8.8 mi61674
Geneva, AL21 mi1,10970
Hartford, AL22 mi43446
Marianna, FL26 mi1,292326
DeFuniak Springs, FL26 mi1,057143
Taylor, AL30 mi3588

Nursing homes near Bonifay

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Bonifay Nursing And Rehab CenterBonifay, FL0.3 mi4 of 5180(850) 547-9289
Washington Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterChipley, FL8.6 mi5 of 5180(850) 638-4654
Northwest Florida Community Hospital (Snu)Chipley, FL8.7 mi4 of 534(850) 415-7400
Graceville Rehabilitation By HarborviewGraceville, FL17 mi4 of 5147(850) 263-4447
Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center & Nursing HomeGeneva, AL20 mi4 of 596(334) 684-3655
Hartford Health CareHartford, AL22 mi4 of 586(334) 588-3842

Home health agencies serving Bonifay

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Nhc HomecareChipley, FL9.6 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 638-8118
Centerwell Home HealthMarianna, FL29 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—
Tender Touch Health Care ServicesPanama City, FL41 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 913-1500
Concierge Home CarePanama City, FL41 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 563-7635

Straight-line miles from the center of Bonifay. 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 Bonifay

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 50% of the $2,805 monthly median income of Bonifay 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 Bonifay: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bonifay?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bonifay Nursing And Rehab Center in Bonifay (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Washington Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Chipley (8.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Northwest Florida Community Hospital (Snu) in Chipley (8.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Bonifay?

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 50% of the $2,805 monthly median income of Bonifay 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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