Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Bonita Springs, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Bonita Springs, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Bonita Springs are Renaissance At The Terraces in Bonita Springs (1.5 mi), Bentley Care Center in Naples (3.6 mi), Solaris Healthcare Imperial in Naples (4.7 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.
Bonita Springs has about 2,894 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Bonita Springs compared with Lee County and Florida
| Census figure | Bonita Springs | Lee County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 5.2% | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 23% | 28% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 44% | 29% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 19% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.5% | 10% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.1% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $94,742 | $66,210 | — |
Older residents in towns around Bonita Springs
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estero, FL | 5.0 mi | 19,657 | 1,969 |
| Naples Park, FL | 6.6 mi | 1,611 | 191 |
| Pelican Marsh, FL | 7.0 mi | 1,811 | 150 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University, FL | 7.9 mi | 0 | 0 |
| Three Oaks, FL | 8.2 mi | 348 | 0 |
| Pelican Bay, FL | 8.5 mi | 4,798 | 609 |
Nursing homes near Bonita Springs
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance At The Terraces | Bonita Springs, FL | 1.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 40 | (239) 949-7555 |
| Bentley Care Center | Naples, FL | 3.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 84 | (239) 431-2100 |
| Solaris Healthcare Imperial | Naples, FL | 4.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 113 | (239) 591-4800 |
| Life Care Center Of Estero | Estero, FL | 4.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 155 | (239) 495-4000 |
| Solaris Senior Living North Naples | Naples, FL | 5.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 60 | (239) 592-5501 |
| Adviniacare At Naples | Naples, FL | 8.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 40 | (239) 566-8077 |
Home health agencies serving Bonita Springs
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Home Care Services LLC | Fort Myers, FL | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Golden Age Home Health Agency Corp | Fort Myers, FL | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (239) 368-4899 |
| Discovery At Home LLC | Fort Myers, FL | 22 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (239) 676-2080 |
| Home Health By Gulf Coast Village | Cape Coral, FL | 24 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (239) 772-7480 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Bonita Springs. 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 Bonita Springs
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 18% of the $7,895 monthly median income of Bonita Springs 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Bonita Springs: common questions
What nursing homes are near Bonita Springs?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Renaissance At The Terraces in Bonita Springs (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bentley Care Center in Naples (3.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Solaris Healthcare Imperial in Naples (4.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Bonita Springs?
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 18% of the $7,895 monthly median income of Bonita Springs 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.
More senior care near Bonita Springs
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Estero, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Naples Park, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Pelican Marsh, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Florida Gulf Coast University, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Three Oaks, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Pelican Bay, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Island Walk, FL
- Nursing Assistants in San Carlos Park, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Vineyards, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Fort Myers Beach, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Golden Gate, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Orangetree, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Naples, FL
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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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