Candler-McAfee, Georgia

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Candler-McAfee, GA

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Candler-McAfee, GA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
753
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 Candler-McAfee are Glenwood Health Center By Harborview in Decatur (1.4 mi), Pruitthealth - Decatur in Decatur (2.1 mi), Crossings At East Lake Of Journey LLC, The in Decatur (2.7 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).

Candler-McAfee has about 464 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Candler-McAfee compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figureCandler-McAfeeDeKalb CountyGeorgia
Residents 85 or older2.2%1.4%1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability35%32%34%
Residents 65 or older24%14%15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone28%29%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)14%11%11%
Households with no vehicle7.3%7.3%5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$43,223$58,604—

Older residents in towns around Candler-McAfee

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Panthersville, GA1.3 mi1,76394
Belvedere Park, GA1.7 mi1,802137
Gresham Park, GA2.7 mi1,55580
Avondale Estates, GA3.0 mi86125
Decatur, GA3.4 mi3,597506
Scottdale, GA4.8 mi1,15126

Nursing homes near Candler-McAfee

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Glenwood Health Center By HarborviewDecatur, GA1.4 mi1 of 5225(404) 284-6414
Pruitthealth - DecaturDecatur, GA2.1 mi2 of 5146(404) 212-3400
Crossings At East Lake Of Journey LLC, TheDecatur, GA2.7 mi3 of 5103(404) 373-6231
Georgia Regional Atlanta LtcDecatur, GA2.9 mi3 of 566(404) 243-2110
Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing LLCDecatur, GA4.6 mi3 of 5140(404) 296-5440
Harborview DecaturDecatur, GA4.7 mi3 of 573(404) 292-0626

Home health agencies serving Candler-McAfee

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys CompanyTucker, GA9.6 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 938-9611
Centerwell Home HealthAtlanta, GA18 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 998-1393
Centerwell Home HealthKennesaw, GA28 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(470) 795-7907
Interim Healthcare Of Atlanta IncAtlanta, GA15 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(404) 843-2708

Straight-line miles from the center of Candler-McAfee. 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 Candler-McAfee

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 34% of the $3,602 monthly median income of Candler-McAfee 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 Candler-McAfee: common questions

What nursing homes are near Candler-McAfee?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Glenwood Health Center By Harborview in Decatur (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Decatur in Decatur (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Crossings At East Lake Of Journey LLC, The in Decatur (2.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Candler-McAfee?

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 34% of the $3,602 monthly median income of Candler-McAfee 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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