Buckhead, Georgia

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Buckhead, GA

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Buckhead, GA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
652
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$14.07
median hourly wage of home care aides in Georgia (BLS, May 2025)
$7.25
Georgia minimum wage per hour

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 figureBuckheadBryan CountyGeorgia
Residents 85 or older1.6%0.9%1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability51%37%34%
Residents 65 or older5.9%11%15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone23%21%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)0.0%6.2%11%
Households with no vehicle0.0%3.5%5.9%

Older residents in towns around Buckhead

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Richmond Hill, GA3.9 mi1,179166
Georgetown, GA8.5 mi1,427107
Montgomery, GA11 mi1,054257
Savannah, GA11 mi21,1372,163
Skidaway Island, GA14 mi4,826402
Garden City, GA16 mi1,182205

Nursing homes near Buckhead

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Bryan County Hlth & Rehab CtrRichmond Hill, GA7.5 mi2 of 5100(912) 756-6131
Magnolia Manor Of MidwayMidway, GA8.3 mi2 of 5169(912) 884-3361
Pruitthealth - SavannahSavannah, GA10 mi2 of 5140(912) 927-9416
Abercorn Rehabilitation CenterSavannah, GA11 mi1 of 5100(912) 925-4402
Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway IslandSavannah, GA13 mi4 of 523(912) 598-5030
Savannah Post Acute LLCSavannah, GA15 mi1 of 5120(912) 352-8615

Home health agencies serving Buckhead

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home Health Of MaconMacon, GA162 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(478) 476-0181
Guardian Home Care Of Central GeorgiaWatkinsville, GA186 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(706) 354-6073
Amedisys Home Health Of CovingtonCovington, GA190 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 787-1796
St. Mary's Home Health Care ServicesWatkinsville, GA186 mi3.5 of 5nursing, 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 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 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.

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 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.

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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