Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Crooked Lake Park, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Crooked Lake Park, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Crooked Lake Park are Groves Center in Lake Wales (4.6 mi), Lake Wales Health And Rehabilitation Center in Lake Wales (5.6 mi), Astoria Health And Rehabilitation Center in Winter Haven (14 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.
Crooked Lake Park has about 26 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Crooked Lake Park compared with Polk County and Florida
| Census figure | Crooked Lake Park | Polk County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 20% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 15% | 24% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.7% | 12% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.8% | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $57,381 | $50,939 | — |
Older residents in towns around Crooked Lake Park
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alturas, FL | 5.6 mi | 851 | 9 |
| Lake Wales, FL | 6.3 mi | 4,488 | 377 |
| Frostproof, FL | 6.9 mi | 1,108 | 104 |
| Wahneta, FL | 12 mi | 384 | 0 |
| Dundee, FL | 13 mi | 915 | 62 |
| Cypress Gardens, FL | 13 mi | 1,846 | 362 |
Nursing homes near Crooked Lake Park
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groves Center | Lake Wales, FL | 4.6 mi | not rated | 120 | (863) 676-8502 |
| Lake Wales Health And Rehabilitation Center | Lake Wales, FL | 5.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 100 | (863) 676-1512 |
| Astoria Health And Rehabilitation Center | Winter Haven, FL | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | 132 | (863) 318-5000 |
| Palm Garden Of Winter Haven | Winter Haven, FL | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (863) 293-3100 |
| Life Care Center Of Winter Haven | Winter Haven, FL | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | 177 | (863) 318-8646 |
| Lake Mariam Health And Rehabilitation Center | Winter Haven, FL | 14 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (863) 293-1989 |
Home health agencies serving Crooked Lake Park
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Winter Haven, FL | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (963) 401-8592 |
| Medical Services Of America Home Health | Tampa, FL | 49 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 626-9888 |
| Origin Home Health Care | Apollo Beach, FL | 50 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (813) 641-0500 |
| Trilogy Home Healthcare | Tampa, FL | 51 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 963-1200 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Crooked Lake Park. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What CNAs costs in Crooked Lake Park
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 $4,782 monthly median income of Crooked Lake Park 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.
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.
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Nursing Assistants in Crooked Lake Park: common questions
What nursing homes are near Crooked Lake Park?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Groves Center in Lake Wales (4.6 mi, not rated overall); Lake Wales Health And Rehabilitation Center in Lake Wales (5.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Astoria Health And Rehabilitation Center in Winter Haven (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Crooked Lake Park?
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 $4,782 monthly median income of Crooked Lake Park 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.
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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