Garden City, Georgia

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Garden City, GA

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Garden City, GA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
572
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$14.07
median hourly wage of home care aides in Georgia (BLS, May 2025)
$7.25
Georgia minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Garden City are Savannah Post Acute LLC in Savannah (4.0 mi), Pruitthealth - Seaside in Port Wentworth (4.4 mi), Resorts At Pooler Inc in Pooler (4.6 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Georgia earn a median $14.07 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

Garden City has about 205 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Garden City compared with Chatham County and Georgia

Census figureGarden CityChatham CountyGeorgia
Residents 85 or older2.0%1.7%1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability32%36%34%
Residents 65 or older11%17%15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone36%27%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)19%9.4%11%
Households with no vehicle14%7.6%5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$27,468$62,844—

Older residents in towns around Garden City

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Pooler, GA4.8 mi4,236201
Savannah, GA4.9 mi21,1372,163
Port Wentworth, GA7.4 mi1,11935
Georgetown, GA7.9 mi1,427107
Bloomingdale, GA8.1 mi54989
Thunderbolt, GA8.3 mi633170

Nursing homes near Garden City

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Savannah Post Acute LLCSavannah, GA4.0 mi1 of 5120(912) 352-8615
Pruitthealth - SeasidePort Wentworth, GA4.4 mi3 of 5101(912) 964-1515
Resorts At Pooler IncPooler, GA4.6 mi2 of 5122(912) 748-6840
Candler Skilled Nursing UnitSavannah, GA6.0 mi5 of 522(912) 819-6262
Abercorn Rehabilitation CenterSavannah, GA7.3 mi1 of 5100(912) 925-4402
Savannah Crossing Of Journey LLCSavannah, GA7.6 mi3 of 5107(912) 354-2752

Home health agencies serving Garden City

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthSavannah, GA7.8 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(912) 355-3409
Amedisys Home HealthSavannah, GA4.5 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(912) 233-9800
Enhabit Home HealthPooler, GA4.8 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(912) 330-7394
St Joseph's/Candler Home Healthcare, IncSavannah, GA8.2 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(912) 819-7600

Straight-line miles from the center of Garden City. 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 Garden City

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $2,289 monthly median income of Garden City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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.

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 Garden City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Garden City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Savannah Post Acute LLC in Savannah (4.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Seaside in Port Wentworth (4.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Resorts At Pooler Inc in Pooler (4.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Garden City?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $2,289 monthly median income of Garden City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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; 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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