Franklin Square, New York

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Franklin Square, NY

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Franklin Square, NY: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
827
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$19.05
median hourly wage of home care aides in New York (BLS, May 2025)
$17.00
top New York minimum wage tier per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Franklin Square are Garden Care Center in Franklin Square (0.3 mi), North Shore - Lij Orzac Center For Rehabilitation in Valley Stream (1.4 mi), Nassau Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Hempstead (2.8 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in New York earn a median $19.05 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Franklin Square has about 936 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Franklin Square compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figureFranklin SquareNassau CountyNew York
Residents 85 or older3.0%2.6%2.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability30%27%32%
Residents 65 or older18%19%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone17%20%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.3%6.7%13%
Households with no vehicle4.8%6.8%29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$90,917$100,301—

Older residents in towns around Franklin Square

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Garden City South, NY1.2 mi643169
West Hempstead, NY1.4 mi3,391414
Elmont, NY1.5 mi5,908643
Malverne, NY1.8 mi1,967221
North Valley Stream, NY1.9 mi3,313289
Floral Park, NY2.0 mi3,218505

Nursing homes near Franklin Square

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Garden Care CenterFranklin Square, NY0.3 mi5 of 5150(516) 775-2100
North Shore - Lij Orzac Center For RehabilitationValley Stream, NY1.4 mi3 of 5120(516) 256-6700
Nassau Rehabilitation & Nursing CenterHempstead, NY2.8 mi3 of 5280(516) 565-4800
The Grand Pavilion For Rehab & Nursing At RockvillRockville Centre, NY2.9 mi3 of 5158(516) 536-7730
Rockville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center,Rockville Center, NY2.9 mi5 of 566(516) 536-8000
Queen Of Peace ResidenceQueens Village, NY3.1 mi5 of 553(718) 464-1800

Home health agencies serving Franklin Square

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthWestbury, NY6.7 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(516) 746-8013
Emerest Home Health Care Of Long IslandFlushing, NY8.9 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(914) 693-6800
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc ChhaBrooklyn, NY14 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(718) 535-3100
Vns Of NY Home Care ChhaNew York, NY16 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(212) 609-7300

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin Square. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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
Cost

What CNAs costs in Franklin Square

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $7,576 monthly median income of Franklin Square households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

Before you hire

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.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Franklin Square: common questions

What nursing homes are near Franklin Square?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Garden Care Center in Franklin Square (0.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); North Shore - Lij Orzac Center For Rehabilitation in Valley Stream (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Nassau Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Hempstead (2.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Franklin Square?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $7,576 monthly median income of Franklin Square households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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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