Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Florida Ridge, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Florida Ridge, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Florida Ridge are Garden View Health And Rehabilitation Center in Vero Beach (4.0 mi), Hidden Lakes Senior Living Community in Vero Beach (4.8 mi), Sea Breeze Rehab And Nursing Center in Vero Beach (5.4 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.
Florida Ridge has about 620 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Florida Ridge compared with Indian River County and Florida
| Census figure | Florida Ridge | Indian River County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.0% | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 29% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 28% | 35% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 26% | 25% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.3% | 8.3% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $56,074 | $66,445 | — |
Older residents in towns around Florida Ridge
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach South, FL | 2.9 mi | 9,166 | 1,012 |
| Lakewood Park, FL | 3.1 mi | 3,741 | 242 |
| South Beach, FL | 3.1 mi | 1,712 | 358 |
| Vero Beach, FL | 4.4 mi | 4,925 | 754 |
| Gifford, FL | 6.9 mi | 560 | 26 |
| West Vero Corridor, FL | 7.0 mi | 5,836 | 1,074 |
Nursing homes near Florida Ridge
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden View Health And Rehabilitation Center | Vero Beach, FL | 4.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 72 | (772) 567-5166 |
| Hidden Lakes Senior Living Community | Vero Beach, FL | 4.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 24 | (772) 567-5248 |
| Sea Breeze Rehab And Nursing Center | Vero Beach, FL | 5.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 110 | (772) 567-2552 |
| Vero Beach Care Center | Vero Beach, FL | 5.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 159 | (772) 569-5107 |
| Palm Garden Of Vero Beach | Vero Beach, FL | 5.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 189 | (772) 567-2443 |
| Willowbrooke Court At Indian River Estates | Vero Beach, FL | 7.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 40 | (772) 562-8700 |
Home health agencies serving Florida Ridge
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc. | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 879-9700 |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | West Palm Beach, FL | 63 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 886-6533 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 223-2116 |
| Activa Home Health | Stuart, FL | 28 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 249-0606 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Florida Ridge. 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 Florida Ridge
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 30% of the $4,673 monthly median income of Florida Ridge 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 Florida Ridge: common questions
What nursing homes are near Florida Ridge?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Garden View Health And Rehabilitation Center in Vero Beach (4.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hidden Lakes Senior Living Community in Vero Beach (4.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Sea Breeze Rehab And Nursing Center in Vero Beach (5.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Florida Ridge?
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 30% of the $4,673 monthly median income of Florida Ridge 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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