Druid Hills, Georgia

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

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Druid Hills, GA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
861
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 Druid Hills are Pruitthealth - Virginia Park in Atlanta (0.9 mi), Parkside At Budd Terrace Operating Company LLC in Atlanta (1.3 mi), Westminster Commons in Atlanta (2.4 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).

Druid Hills has about 161 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Druid Hills compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figureDruid HillsDeKalb CountyGeorgia
Residents 85 or older2.0%1.4%1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability20%32%34%
Residents 65 or older18%14%15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone20%29%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.8%11%11%
Households with no vehicle2.1%7.3%5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$127,019$58,604—

Older residents in towns around Druid Hills

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Decatur, GA2.1 mi3,597506
North Druid Hills, GA2.4 mi2,208659
North Decatur, GA2.8 mi3,450265
Scottdale, GA3.7 mi1,15126
Avondale Estates, GA3.9 mi86125
Belvedere Park, GA4.7 mi1,802137

Nursing homes near Druid Hills

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Pruitthealth - Virginia ParkAtlanta, GA0.9 mi3 of 5128(404) 875-6456
Parkside At Budd Terrace Operating Company LLCAtlanta, GA1.3 mi2 of 5250(404) 728-6500
Westminster CommonsAtlanta, GA2.4 mi2 of 590(404) 874-2233
Crossings At East Lake Of Journey LLC, TheDecatur, GA2.5 mi3 of 5103(404) 373-6231
Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing LLCDecatur, GA2.8 mi3 of 5140(404) 296-5440
A.G. Rhodes Home Wesley WoodsAtlanta, GA2.9 mi4 of 5150(404) 315-0900

Home health agencies serving Druid Hills

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys CompanyTucker, GA8.2 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 938-9611
Centerwell Home HealthAtlanta, GA14 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 998-1393
Interim Healthcare Of Atlanta IncAtlanta, GA9.8 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(404) 843-2708
Central Hh Care, An Amedisys CompanyAtlanta, GA11 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 953-8570

Straight-line miles from the center of Druid Hills. 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 Druid Hills

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 12% of the $10,585 monthly median income of Druid Hills 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 Druid Hills: common questions

What nursing homes are near Druid Hills?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pruitthealth - Virginia Park in Atlanta (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Parkside At Budd Terrace Operating Company LLC in Atlanta (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Westminster Commons in Atlanta (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Druid Hills?

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 12% of the $10,585 monthly median income of Druid Hills 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.

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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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