Callaway, Florida

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

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Callaway, FL: the local picture

5
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
538
certified beds in the 5 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 Callaway are Aviata At Emerald Shores in Callaway (3.2 mi), Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home in Panama City (3.8 mi), Community Health And Rehabilitation Center in Panama City (6.7 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.

Callaway has about 92 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Callaway compared with Bay County and Florida

Census figureCallawayBay CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older0.7%1.9%2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability39%36%31%
Residents 65 or older12%18%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone27%26%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.7%9.8%12%
Households with no vehicle4.1%4.3%6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$58,056$59,815—

Older residents in towns around Callaway

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Parker, FL3.1 mi854113
Springfield, FL4.3 mi1,456165
Cedar Grove, FL6.2 mi65351
Panama City, FL7.7 mi6,220920
Lynn Haven, FL8.9 mi3,140415
Pretty Bayou, FL10 mi998175

Nursing homes near Callaway

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Aviata At Emerald ShoresCallaway, FL3.2 mi5 of 577(850) 871-6363
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing HomePanama City, FL3.8 mi5 of 5120(850) 747-5401
Community Health And Rehabilitation CenterPanama City, FL6.7 mi4 of 5120(850) 588-4643
St Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing And RehabilitationPanama City, FL7.8 mi4 of 5120(850) 763-0446
Pruitthealth - Panama CityPanama City, FL8.6 mi4 of 5101(850) 771-1521

Home health agencies serving Callaway

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthPanama City, FL8.6 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 769-3398
Tender Touch Health Care ServicesPanama City, FL8.6 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 913-1500
Trilogy Home HealthcareWewahitchka, FL21 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 639-3333
Baycare Home Care IncDunedin, FL222 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(727) 735-0334

Straight-line miles from the center of Callaway. 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 Callaway

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 29% of the $4,838 monthly median income of Callaway 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 Callaway: common questions

What nursing homes are near Callaway?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aviata At Emerald Shores in Callaway (3.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home in Panama City (3.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Community Health And Rehabilitation Center in Panama City (6.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Callaway?

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 29% of the $4,838 monthly median income of Callaway 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.

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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