Canton, Georgia

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Canton, GA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
759
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 Canton are Canton Center For Nursing And Healing LLC in Canton (0.1 mi), Cherokee Center For Nursing And Healing LLC in Canton (1.3 mi), Woodstock Center For Nursing And Healing LLC in Woodstock (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).

Canton has about 551 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Canton compared with Cherokee County and Georgia

Census figureCantonCherokee CountyGeorgia
Residents 85 or older1.5%1.4%1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability25%29%34%
Residents 65 or older14%16%15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone23%20%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.9%6.9%11%
Households with no vehicle5.1%2.4%5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$65,191$72,753—

Older residents in towns around Canton

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Holly Springs, GA5.5 mi2,22397
Ball Ground, GA9.6 mi41012
Woodstock, GA10 mi4,949471
Milton, GA12 mi4,356111
Jasper, GA15 mi847104
Roswell, GA16 mi14,4281,322

Nursing homes near Canton

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Canton Center For Nursing And Healing LLCCanton, GA0.1 mi1 of 5100(770) 479-8791
Cherokee Center For Nursing And Healing LLCCanton, GA1.3 mi2 of 5100(770) 479-5649
Woodstock Center For Nursing And Healing LLCWoodstock, GA10 mi1 of 5171(770) 926-0016
Pruitthealth - JasperJasper, GA17 mi5 of 560(706) 253-2441
Jasper Point Of Journey LLCJasper, GA17 mi1 of 560(706) 692-6323
Roswell Center For Nursing And Healing LLCRoswell, GA17 mi1 of 5268(770) 998-1802

Home health agencies serving Canton

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Community Home Health, An Amedisys CompanyWoodstock, GA9.8 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 926-9525
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys CompanyTucker, GA31 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 938-9611
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys CompanyDouglasville, GA41 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 942-1609
Amedisys Northwest Home HealthJasper, GA15 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(800) 637-8793

Straight-line miles from the center of Canton. 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 Canton

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 22% of the $5,433 monthly median income of Canton 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 Canton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Canton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Canton Center For Nursing And Healing LLC in Canton (0.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Cherokee Center For Nursing And Healing LLC in Canton (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Woodstock Center For Nursing And Healing LLC in Woodstock (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Canton?

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 22% of the $5,433 monthly median income of Canton 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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