Gibsonton, Florida

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Gibsonton, FL: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
744
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 Gibsonton are Plaza West in Sun City Center (7.5 mi), Palm Garden Of Sun City in Sun City Center (7.7 mi), Hawthorne Center For Rehabilitation And Healing Of in Brandon (8.2 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.

Gibsonton has about 121 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Gibsonton compared with Hillsborough County and Florida

Census figureGibsontonHillsborough CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older0.6%1.6%2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability41%35%31%
Residents 65 or older8.4%15%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone17%24%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)13%14%12%
Households with no vehicle3.1%5.8%6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$34,615$55,570—

Older residents in towns around Gibsonton

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Progress Village, FL4.1 mi95694
Riverview, FL4.6 mi12,7531,237
Apollo Beach, FL4.7 mi5,964514
Palm River-Clair Mel, FL6.7 mi3,412264
Balm, FL7.5 mi30615
Sun City Center, FL7.9 mi19,5983,507

Nursing homes near Gibsonton

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Plaza WestSun City Center, FL7.5 mi3 of 5113(813) 633-3066
Palm Garden Of Sun CitySun City Center, FL7.7 mi1 of 5132(813) 633-2875
Hawthorne Center For Rehabilitation And Healing OfBrandon, FL8.2 mi4 of 5132(813) 661-8998
Sun Terrace Health Care CenterSun City Center, FL8.3 mi3 of 5130(813) 634-3324
Bayshore Pointe Nursing And Rehab CenterTampa, FL8.4 mi3 of 5117(813) 261-5500
Aviata At OakfieldBrandon, FL8.6 mi2 of 5120(813) 655-0404

Home health agencies serving Gibsonton

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Southeast HomecareTampa, FL7.6 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(813) 452-6155
Bon Secours Home Care By CompassusSun City Center, FL8.0 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(813) 443-5566
Centerwell Home HealthTampa, FL15 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(813) 961-8446
Origin Home Health CareApollo Beach, FL4.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(813) 641-0500

Straight-line miles from the center of Gibsonton. 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 Gibsonton

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 49% of the $2,885 monthly median income of Gibsonton 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 Gibsonton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gibsonton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Plaza West in Sun City Center (7.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Palm Garden Of Sun City in Sun City Center (7.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hawthorne Center For Rehabilitation And Healing Of in Brandon (8.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Gibsonton?

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 49% of the $2,885 monthly median income of Gibsonton 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.

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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