Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Fort Pierce South, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Fort Pierce South, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Fort Pierce South are Sandgate Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center in Fort Pierce (2.2 mi), Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce in Fort Pierce (2.2 mi), Aviata At Saint Lucie in Fort Pierce (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 Pierce South has about 145 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Fort Pierce South compared with St. Lucie County and Florida
| Census figure | Fort Pierce South | St. Lucie County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 42% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 25% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 37% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 32% | 10% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 13% | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $23,250 | $57,692 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fort Pierce South
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce, FL | 1.3 mi | 10,227 | 853 |
| White City, FL | 2.7 mi | 2,183 | 316 |
| Fort Pierce North, FL | 4.5 mi | 1,429 | 264 |
| Indian River Estates, FL | 5.1 mi | 1,959 | 154 |
| River Park, FL | 6.2 mi | 1,494 | 109 |
| Lakewood Park, FL | 9.2 mi | 3,741 | 242 |
Nursing homes near Fort Pierce South
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandgate Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center | Fort Pierce, FL | 2.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 107 | (772) 466-3322 |
| Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce | Fort Pierce, FL | 2.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 79 | (772) 465-7560 |
| Aviata At Saint Lucie | Fort Pierce, FL | 2.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 171 | (772) 464-5262 |
| Port St Lucie Rehabilitation And Healthcare | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 4.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 180 | (561) 766-4100 |
| Savannas Park Health And Rehabilitation Center | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 8.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (772) 337-1333 |
| Palm Garden Of Port Saint Lucie | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 9.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (772) 335-8844 |
Home health agencies serving Fort Pierce South
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc. | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 10 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 | 51 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 | 6.8 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 | 16 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 Fort Pierce South. 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 Pierce South
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 73% of the $1,938 monthly median income of Fort Pierce South 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 Pierce South: common questions
What nursing homes are near Fort Pierce South?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sandgate Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center in Fort Pierce (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce in Fort Pierce (2.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Aviata At Saint Lucie in Fort Pierce (2.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Fort Pierce South?
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 73% of the $1,938 monthly median income of Fort Pierce South 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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