Brookridge, Florida

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Brookridge, FL: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
769
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 Brookridge are Oak Hill Health & Rehabilitation in Brooksville (1.9 mi), Evergreen Woods in Spring Hill (2.2 mi), Aviata At Spring Hill in Brooksville (2.2 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.

Brookridge has about 295 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Brookridge compared with Hernando County and Florida

Census figureBrookridgeHernando CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older6.0%2.9%2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability36%35%31%
Residents 65 or older61%26%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone17%24%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.7%11%12%
Households with no vehicle7.2%4.5%6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$52,773$52,022—

Older residents in towns around Brookridge

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
High Point, FL1.9 mi1,665112
South Brooksville, FL3.9 mi1,44680
North Weeki Wachee, FL4.0 mi2,582257
Spring Hill, FL5.3 mi27,3023,190
Brooksville, FL5.6 mi2,730242
Timber Pines, FL8.7 mi4,0361,011

Nursing homes near Brookridge

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Oak Hill Health & RehabilitationBrooksville, FL1.9 mi4 of 5109(765) 664-5400
Evergreen WoodsSpring Hill, FL2.2 mi2 of 5120(352) 596-8371
Aviata At Spring HillBrooksville, FL2.2 mi4 of 5120(352) 597-5100
Brooksville Healthcare CenterBrooksville, FL5.3 mi3 of 5180(352) 796-6701
Northbrook Center For Rehabilitation And HealingBrooksville, FL5.8 mi2 of 5120(352) 799-2226
Aviata At BrooksvilleBrooksville, FL7.1 mi3 of 5120(352) 799-1451

Home health agencies serving Brookridge

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthLand O Lakes, FL21 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(813) 920-9389
Enhabit Home HealthBrooksville, FL7.2 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(352) 592-7440
Florida Homecare Specialists IncLady Lake, FL43 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(352) 753-2206
Trilogy Home HealthcareOcala, FL45 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(352) 236-6095

Straight-line miles from the center of Brookridge. 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 Brookridge

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 32% of the $4,398 monthly median income of Brookridge 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 Brookridge: common questions

What nursing homes are near Brookridge?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oak Hill Health & Rehabilitation in Brooksville (1.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Evergreen Woods in Spring Hill (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Aviata At Spring Hill in Brooksville (2.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Brookridge?

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 32% of the $4,398 monthly median income of Brookridge 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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