Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Florence, AL
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Nursing Assistants in Florence, AL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Florence are Florence Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr, LLC in Florence (0.9 mi), Glenwood Center in Florence (1.7 mi), Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing & Rehabilitation in Florence (2.1 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Alabama earn a median $13.39 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
Florence has about 992 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Florence compared with Lauderdale County and Alabama
| Census figure | Florence | Lauderdale County | Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 43% | 38% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 20% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 34% | 28% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 10% | 8.1% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $51,127 | $49,675 | — |
Older residents in towns around Florence
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood-Petersville, AL | 3.8 mi | 787 | 67 |
| Sheffield, AL | 5.4 mi | 2,392 | 225 |
| Muscle Shoals, AL | 6.2 mi | 3,033 | 294 |
| Tuscumbia, AL | 8.0 mi | 1,963 | 171 |
| Russellville, AL | 23 mi | 1,593 | 177 |
| Iuka, MS | 30 mi | 798 | 165 |
Nursing homes near Florence
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr, LLC | Florence, AL | 0.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 147 | (256) 766-5771 |
| Glenwood Center | Florence, AL | 1.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 125 | (256) 766-8963 |
| Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing & Rehabilitation | Florence, AL | 2.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 222 | (256) 740-5400 |
| El Reposo Nursing Facility | Florence, AL | 2.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 60 | (256) 757-2143 |
| Cypress Cove Care Center | Muscle Shoals, AL | 6.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 90 | (256) 381-4330 |
| Keller Landing | Tuscumbia, AL | 6.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 109 | (256) 383-1535 |
Home health agencies serving Florence
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Home Health Of Florence | Florence, AL | 0.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 766-1817 |
| Preferred Home Health | Florence, AL | 0.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 246-9972 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Moulton, AL | 34 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 974-2741 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Monroeville | Monroeville, AL | 230 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (866) 334-0260 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Florence. 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 Florence
At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,261 monthly median income of Florence households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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.
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 Florence: common questions
What nursing homes are near Florence?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Florence Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr, LLC in Florence (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Glenwood Center in Florence (1.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing & Rehabilitation in Florence (2.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Florence?
At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,261 monthly median income of Florence households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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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Other care in Florence
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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