Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Fort Myers, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Fort Myers, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Fort Myers are Winkler Court in Fort Myers (0.8 mi), Aspire At Evans in Fort Myers (2.0 mi), Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit in Fort Myers (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 Myers has about 2,483 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Fort Myers compared with Lee County and Florida
| Census figure | Fort Myers | Lee County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 28% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 29% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 27% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 10% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $56,080 | $66,210 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fort Myers
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tice, FL | 3.9 mi | 452 | 33 |
| Pine Manor, FL | 4.3 mi | 437 | 164 |
| Whiskey Creek, FL | 4.9 mi | 1,744 | 266 |
| Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL | 4.9 mi | 1,938 | 260 |
| Villas, FL | 5.3 mi | 4,022 | 774 |
| Buckingham, FL | 5.5 mi | 1,243 | 163 |
Nursing homes near Fort Myers
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winkler Court | Fort Myers, FL | 0.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (239) 939-4993 |
| Aspire At Evans | Fort Myers, FL | 2.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (239) 277-3977 |
| Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit | Fort Myers, FL | 2.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 18 | (239) 343-3390 |
| Page Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Fort Myers, FL | 3.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 180 | (239) 931-8401 |
| Cedarbrook Health And Rehabilitation Center | Fort Myers, FL | 3.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (239) 275-6067 |
| Fort Myers Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Fort Myers, FL | 4.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (239) 936-0203 |
Home health agencies serving Fort Myers
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Home Care Services LLC | Fort Myers, FL | 6.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Golden Age Home Health Agency Corp | Fort Myers, FL | 4.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (239) 368-4899 |
| Discovery At Home LLC | Fort Myers, FL | 5.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (239) 676-2080 |
| Home Health By Gulf Coast Village | Cape Coral, FL | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (239) 772-7480 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Myers. 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 Myers
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 Fort Myers 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 Myers: common questions
What nursing homes are near Fort Myers?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Winkler Court in Fort Myers (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Aspire At Evans in Fort Myers (2.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit in Fort Myers (2.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Fort Myers?
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 Fort Myers 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 Myers
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Tice, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Pine Manor, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Whiskey Creek, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Villas, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Buckingham, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Gateway, FL
- Nursing Assistants in McGregor, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Suncoast Estates, FL
- Nursing Assistants in North Fort Myers, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Cypress Lake, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Fort Myers Shores, FL
- Nursing Assistants in San Carlos Park, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Cape Coral, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Three Oaks, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Olga, FL
Other care in Fort Myers
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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