Brownsville, Florida

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Brownsville, FL: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
1,117
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 Brownsville are Jackson Memorial Long Term Care Center in Miami (1.7 mi), Unity Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Miami (2.2 mi), Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab Center in Miami (2.3 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.

Brownsville has about 342 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Brownsville compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figureBrownsvilleMiami-Dade CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older2.0%2.4%2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability40%32%31%
Residents 65 or older18%17%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone42%22%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)41%21%12%
Households with no vehicle17%9.8%6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$19,283$41,151—

Older residents in towns around Brownsville

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Gladeview, FL1.3 mi1,796251
West Little River, FL2.5 mi6,253696
Miami Springs, FL2.9 mi2,547471
Pinewood, FL3.6 mi2,861171
Miami, FL3.8 mi73,32711,446
Westview, FL4.2 mi2,536253

Nursing homes near Brownsville

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Jackson Memorial Long Term Care CenterMiami, FL1.7 mi5 of 5180(786) 466-3000
Unity Healthcare And Rehabilitation CenterMiami, FL2.2 mi5 of 5294(305) 325-1050
Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab CenterMiami, FL2.3 mi5 of 5106(305) 691-5711
Miami Springs Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterMiami Springs, FL2.6 mi3 of 5269(305) 887-1565
Jackson Gardens Health And Rehabilitation CenterMiami, FL2.8 mi4 of 5120(305) 347-3380
University Health And Rehabilitation CenterMiami, FL2.8 mi4 of 5148(305) 917-0400

Home health agencies serving Brownsville

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Southeast HomecareDoral, FL2.9 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(786) 507-2400
A Plus Home Health Services LLCMiami, FL3.9 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(786) 953-8052
Yfs Home Health Care IncMiami, FL4.4 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(305) 718-2997
Home Care Plus IncDoral, FL4.4 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(305) 266-7142

Straight-line miles from the center of Brownsville. 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 Brownsville

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 88% of the $1,607 monthly median income of Brownsville 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 Brownsville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Brownsville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Jackson Memorial Long Term Care Center in Miami (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Unity Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Miami (2.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab Center in Miami (2.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Brownsville?

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 88% of the $1,607 monthly median income of Brownsville 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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