Frostproof, Florida

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Frostproof, FL

Hands-on personal care at home from a certified nursing assistant, for families who want state-certified training. Post what you need in Frostproof for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Frostproof, FL: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
638
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$16.25
median hourly wage of home care aides in Florida (BLS, May 2025)
$15.00
Florida minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Frostproof are Royal Care Of Avon Park in Avon Park (8.3 mi), Oaks At Avon in Avon Park (10 mi), Groves Center in Lake Wales (10 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.

Frostproof has about 104 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Frostproof compared with Polk County and Florida

Census figureFrostproofPolk CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older3.1%2.1%2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability38%32%31%
Residents 65 or older33%20%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone21%24%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)14%12%12%
Households with no vehicle2.6%5.4%6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$41,477$50,939—

Older residents in towns around Frostproof

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Crooked Lake Park, FL6.9 mi35226
Avon Park, FL11 mi3,201450
Alturas, FL11 mi8519
Lake Wales, FL13 mi4,488377
Fort Meade, FL17 mi1,295249
Wahneta, FL19 mi3840

Nursing homes near Frostproof

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Royal Care Of Avon ParkAvon Park, FL8.3 mi2 of 590(863) 453-6674
Oaks At AvonAvon Park, FL10 mi4 of 5104(863) 453-5200
Groves CenterLake Wales, FL10 minot rated120(863) 676-8502
Lake Wales Health And Rehabilitation CenterLake Wales, FL12 mi1 of 5100(863) 676-1512
Palms At Sebring Nursing And Rehabilitation TheSebring, FL19 mi1 of 5120(863) 385-0161
Vivo Healthcare SebringSebring, FL19 mi3 of 5104(863) 382-2153

Home health agencies serving Frostproof

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthWinter Haven, FL22 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(963) 401-8592
Origin Home Health CareApollo Beach, FL54 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(813) 641-0500
Trilogy Home HealthcareTampa, FL56 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(813) 963-1200
Aveanna Home HealthBradenton, FL63 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—

Straight-line miles from the center of Frostproof. 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 Frostproof

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 41% of the $3,456 monthly median income of Frostproof 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.

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 Frostproof: common questions

What nursing homes are near Frostproof?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Royal Care Of Avon Park in Avon Park (8.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Oaks At Avon in Avon Park (10 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Groves Center in Lake Wales (10 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Frostproof?

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 41% of the $3,456 monthly median income of Frostproof 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 near Frostproof

More senior care near Frostproof

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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