Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Buckhead, GA
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Nursing Assistants in Buckhead, GA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Buckhead are Bryan County Hlth & Rehab Ctr in Richmond Hill (7.5 mi), Magnolia Manor Of Midway in Midway (8.3 mi), Pruitthealth - Savannah in Savannah (10 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Georgia earn a median $14.07 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).
Buckhead has about 76 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Buckhead compared with Bryan County and Georgia
| Census figure | Buckhead | Bryan County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 51% | 37% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 5.9% | 11% | 15% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 21% | 26% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 6.2% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
Older residents in towns around Buckhead
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill, GA | 3.9 mi | 1,179 | 166 |
| Georgetown, GA | 8.5 mi | 1,427 | 107 |
| Montgomery, GA | 11 mi | 1,054 | 257 |
| Savannah, GA | 11 mi | 21,137 | 2,163 |
| Skidaway Island, GA | 14 mi | 4,826 | 402 |
| Garden City, GA | 16 mi | 1,182 | 205 |
Nursing homes near Buckhead
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan County Hlth & Rehab Ctr | Richmond Hill, GA | 7.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 100 | (912) 756-6131 |
| Magnolia Manor Of Midway | Midway, GA | 8.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 169 | (912) 884-3361 |
| Pruitthealth - Savannah | Savannah, GA | 10 mi | 2 of 5 | 140 | (912) 927-9416 |
| Abercorn Rehabilitation Center | Savannah, GA | 11 mi | 1 of 5 | 100 | (912) 925-4402 |
| Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway Island | Savannah, GA | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | 23 | (912) 598-5030 |
| Savannah Post Acute LLC | Savannah, GA | 15 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (912) 352-8615 |
Home health agencies serving Buckhead
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Home Health Of Macon | Macon, GA | 162 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (478) 476-0181 |
| Guardian Home Care Of Central Georgia | Watkinsville, GA | 186 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (706) 354-6073 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Covington | Covington, GA | 190 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (770) 787-1796 |
| St. Mary's Home Health Care Services | Watkinsville, GA | 186 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (706) 389-2273 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Buckhead. 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 Buckhead
At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).
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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.
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 Buckhead: common questions
What nursing homes are near Buckhead?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bryan County Hlth & Rehab Ctr in Richmond Hill (7.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Magnolia Manor Of Midway in Midway (8.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Savannah in Savannah (10 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Buckhead?
At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).
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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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