Cleveland, Florida

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

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Cleveland, FL: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
852
certified beds in the 6 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 Cleveland are Life Care Center Of Punta Gorda in Punta Gorda (4.4 mi), Solaris Healthcare Charlotte Harbor in Port Charlotte (5.0 mi), Harbour Health Center in Port Charlotte (5.2 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.

Cleveland has about 232 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Cleveland compared with Charlotte County and Florida

Census figureClevelandCharlotte CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older8.6%4.1%2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability34%30%31%
Residents 65 or older46%41%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone30%22%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.4%8.0%12%
Households with no vehicle5.2%4.5%6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$54,375$63,224—

Older residents in towns around Cleveland

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Harbour Heights, FL3.0 mi1,366101
Charlotte Harbor, FL4.3 mi2,375533
Punta Gorda, FL6.0 mi10,8681,264
Port Charlotte, FL8.1 mi21,8622,418
North Port, FL15 mi23,4701,513
Suncoast Estates, FL18 mi65639

Nursing homes near Cleveland

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Life Care Center Of Punta GordaPunta Gorda, FL4.4 mi3 of 5180(941) 639-8771
Solaris Healthcare Charlotte HarborPort Charlotte, FL5.0 mi5 of 5180(941) 255-5855
Harbour Health CenterPort Charlotte, FL5.2 mi5 of 5104(941) 625-1220
Charlotte Bay Rehab And Care CenterPort Charlotte, FL5.6 mi1 of 5164(941) 625-3200
Village Place Healthcare And Rehabilitation CenterPort Charlotte, FL7.2 mi2 of 5104(941) 624-5966
Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing HomePort Charlotte, FL8.5 mi3 of 5120(941) 613-0919

Home health agencies serving Cleveland

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Alpha Home Care Services LLCFort Myers, FL28 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—
Trilogy Home HealthcareSarasota, FL39 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(772) 286-1844
Sunrise Home Health & Supplies LLCPort Charlotte, FL7.1 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(941) 235-1722
Amedisys Home HealthPort Charlotte, FL7.1 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—

Straight-line miles from the center of Cleveland. 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 Cleveland

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 31% of the $4,531 monthly median income of Cleveland 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 Cleveland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cleveland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Punta Gorda in Punta Gorda (4.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Solaris Healthcare Charlotte Harbor in Port Charlotte (5.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Harbour Health Center in Port Charlotte (5.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Cleveland?

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 31% of the $4,531 monthly median income of Cleveland 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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