Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Fort Rucker, AL
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Nursing Assistants in Fort Rucker, AL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Fort Rucker are Oakview Manor Health Care Center in Ozark (7.2 mi), Enterprise Health & Rehabilitation Center in Enterprise (7.6 mi), Ozark Health And Rehabilitation, LLC in Ozark (10 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).
Fort Rucker has about 0 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Fort Rucker compared with Dale County and Alabama
| Census figure | Fort Rucker | Dale County | Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 0.0% | 40% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 0.6% | 18% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 0.0% | 31% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 14% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.9% | 5.7% | 5.4% |
Older residents in towns around Fort Rucker
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daleville, AL | 3.5 mi | 968 | 42 |
| Enterprise, AL | 7.8 mi | 4,414 | 323 |
| Ozark, AL | 8.6 mi | 3,213 | 343 |
| Hartford, AL | 16 mi | 434 | 46 |
| Taylor, AL | 19 mi | 358 | 8 |
| Dothan, AL | 20 mi | 13,436 | 1,421 |
Nursing homes near Fort Rucker
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakview Manor Health Care Center | Ozark, AL | 7.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 138 | (334) 774-2631 |
| Enterprise Health & Rehabilitation Center | Enterprise, AL | 7.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 257 | (334) 347-9541 |
| Ozark Health And Rehabilitation, LLC | Ozark, AL | 10 mi | 3 of 5 | 149 | (334) 774-2561 |
| Hartford Health Care | Hartford, AL | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | 86 | (334) 588-3842 |
| Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center | Dothan, AL | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | 165 | (334) 794-1000 |
| Wesley Place On Honeysuckle | Dothan, AL | 19 mi | 2 of 5 | 166 | (334) 792-0921 |
Home health agencies serving Fort Rucker
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhabit Home Health | Dothan, AL | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (334) 793-5758 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Dothan, AL | 20 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (866) 205-0818 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Rucker. 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 Rucker
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. 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.
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Nursing Assistants in Fort Rucker: common questions
What nursing homes are near Fort Rucker?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oakview Manor Health Care Center in Ozark (7.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Enterprise Health & Rehabilitation Center in Enterprise (7.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Ozark Health And Rehabilitation, LLC in Ozark (10 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Fort Rucker?
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. 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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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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