Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Fort Lauderdale, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Fort Lauderdale are Wilton Manors Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Wilton Manors (1.3 mi), Pearl At Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation And Nursin in Fort Lauderdale (1.9 mi), Broward Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fort Lauderdale (2.5 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.
Fort Lauderdale has about 3,698 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Fort Lauderdale compared with Broward County and Florida
| Census figure | Fort Lauderdale | Broward County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 18% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 27% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 16% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.2% | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $67,902 | $51,526 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fort Lauderdale
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton Manors, FL | 1.3 mi | 2,641 | 376 |
| Roosevelt Gardens, FL | 2.1 mi | 376 | 34 |
| Oakland Park, FL | 2.6 mi | 6,104 | 628 |
| Lauderdale Lakes, FL | 3.8 mi | 7,063 | 914 |
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL | 4.5 mi | 2,796 | 547 |
| Broadview Park, FL | 4.8 mi | 656 | 140 |
Nursing homes near Fort Lauderdale
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton Manors Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Wilton Manors, FL | 1.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 147 | (954) 563-5711 |
| Pearl At Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation And Nursin | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 1.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 206 | (954) 566-8353 |
| Broward Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 2.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 198 | (954) 524-5587 |
| Aviata At The Sea - Harbor Beach | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 2.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 59 | (954) 523-5673 |
| St Johns Nursing Center | Lauderdale Lakes, FL | 3.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 181 | (954) 739-6233 |
| Plantation Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Plantation, FL | 3.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 152 | (954) 587-3296 |
Home health agencies serving Fort Lauderdale
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Homecare | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 3.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (954) 615-6200 |
| Pines Home Health Care Services Inc | Davie, FL | 9.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (954) 680-3898 |
| Home Health Care Team, LLC | Davie, FL | 9.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (954) 990-4681 |
| Community Care Providers, Inc. | Pembroke Pines, FL | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Lauderdale. 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 Fort Lauderdale
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 25% of the $5,659 monthly median income of Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale: common questions
What nursing homes are near Fort Lauderdale?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wilton Manors Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Wilton Manors (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pearl At Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation And Nursin in Fort Lauderdale (1.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Broward Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fort Lauderdale (2.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Fort Lauderdale?
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 25% of the $5,659 monthly median income of Fort Lauderdale 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.
More senior care near Fort Lauderdale
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Lauderdale Lakes, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Broadview Park, FL
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Other care in Fort Lauderdale
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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