Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Dade City, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Dade City, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Dade City are Royal Oak Nursing Center in Dade City (0.3 mi), Dade City Health And Rehabilitation Center in Dade City (0.6 mi), Solaris Healthcare Zephyrhills in Zephyrhills (6.1 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.
Dade City has about 351 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Dade City compared with Pasco County and Florida
| Census figure | Dade City | Pasco County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 50% | 34% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 22% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 27% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $39,122 | $48,950 | — |
Older residents in towns around Dade City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dade City North, FL | 2.2 mi | 377 | 0 |
| Pasadena Hills, FL | 5.8 mi | 2,671 | 400 |
| Zephyrhills North, FL | 7.2 mi | 1,217 | 91 |
| Zephyrhills, FL | 7.8 mi | 5,875 | 670 |
| Zephyrhills West, FL | 8.4 mi | 2,929 | 569 |
| Zephyrhills South, FL | 9.5 mi | 2,348 | 108 |
Nursing homes near Dade City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Nursing Center | Dade City, FL | 0.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (352) 567-3122 |
| Dade City Health And Rehabilitation Center | Dade City, FL | 0.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (352) 567-8615 |
| Solaris Healthcare Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | 6.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 113 | (813) 788-4300 |
| Hillside Health And Rehabilitation Center | Zephyrhills, FL | 7.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (813) 788-7114 |
| Solaris Healthcare Lake Zephyr | Zephyrhills, FL | 8.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (813) 782-5508 |
| Blue Heron Health And Rehabilitation | Wesley Chapel, FL | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | 141 | (765) 664-5400 |
Home health agencies serving Dade City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Land O Lakes, FL | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 920-9389 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Brooksville, FL | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (352) 592-7440 |
| Healthy Services Of Tampa Inc | Tampa, FL | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 932-9911 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Palm Harbor, FL | 37 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Straight-line miles from the center of Dade City. 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 Dade City
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 43% of the $3,260 monthly median income of Dade City 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Dade City: common questions
What nursing homes are near Dade City?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Royal Oak Nursing Center in Dade City (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Dade City Health And Rehabilitation Center in Dade City (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Solaris Healthcare Zephyrhills in Zephyrhills (6.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Dade City?
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 43% of the $3,260 monthly median income of Dade City 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; 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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