Cairo, Georgia

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

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Cairo, GA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
484
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 Cairo are Archbold Living Cairo in Cairo (1.1 mi), Pinewood Health And Rehabilitation in Whigham (7.1 mi), Camellia Gardens Of Life Care in Thomasville (14 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).

Cairo has about 222 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Cairo compared with Georgia

Census figureCairoGeorgia
Residents 85 or older2.2%1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability52%34%
Residents 65 or older15%15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone46%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)19%11%
Households with no vehicle9.0%5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$27,031—

Older residents in towns around Cairo

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Thomasville, GA14 mi3,853339
Pelham, GA17 mi66986
Bradfordville, FL21 mi3,494210
Bainbridge, GA22 mi2,732478
Camilla, GA25 mi925144
Tallahassee, FL30 mi23,6842,719

Nursing homes near Cairo

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Archbold Living CairoCairo, GA1.1 mi2 of 575(229) 377-0274
Pinewood Health And RehabilitationWhigham, GA7.1 mi1 of 5142(229) 307-2004
Camellia Gardens Of Life CareThomasville, GA14 mi3 of 583(229) 226-0076
Harborview ThomasvilleThomasville, GA14 mi1 of 568(229) 226-9322
Thomasville Vistas Of Journey LLCThomasville, GA16 mi1 of 552(229) 225-1049
Archbold Living ThomasvilleThomasville, GA17 mi2 of 564(229) 226-8942

Home health agencies serving Cairo

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthBainbridge, GA22 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(229) 246-1941

Straight-line miles from the center of Cairo. 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 Cairo

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, which is 54% of the $2,253 monthly median income of Cairo households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Cairo: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cairo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Archbold Living Cairo in Cairo (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pinewood Health And Rehabilitation in Whigham (7.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Camellia Gardens Of Life Care in Thomasville (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Cairo?

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, which is 54% of the $2,253 monthly median income of Cairo households headed by someone 65 or older. 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; 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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