Gray, Georgia

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

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Gray, GA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
592
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 Gray are Autumn Lane Health And Rehabilitation in Gray (0.3 mi), Lynn Haven Health And Rehabilitation in Gray (3.4 mi), Pruitthealth - Eastside in Macon (10 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).

Gray has about 90 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Gray compared with Jones County and Georgia

Census figureGrayJones CountyGeorgia
Residents 85 or older2.6%1.5%1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability47%41%34%
Residents 65 or older17%18%15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone56%28%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)2.2%8.3%11%
Households with no vehicle13%4.5%5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$32,377$50,855—

Older residents in towns around Gray

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Macon, GA16 mi25,7553,161
Hardwick, GA17 mi70384
Milledgeville, GA18 mi1,933212
Monticello, GA22 mi61794
Forsyth, GA23 mi863102
Eatonton, GA24 mi1,193176

Nursing homes near Gray

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Autumn Lane Health And RehabilitationGray, GA0.3 mi4 of 585(478) 986-3151
Lynn Haven Health And RehabilitationGray, GA3.4 mi4 of 5104(478) 986-3196
Pruitthealth - EastsideMacon, GA10 mi4 of 590(478) 742-1117
Pruitthealth - Lakeside, LLCMacon, GA11 mi4 of 592(478) 746-3547
Macon Rehabilitation And HealthcareMacon, GA12 mi3 of 5100(478) 743-8687
Bolingreen Health And RehabilitationMacon, GA14 mi2 of 5121(478) 477-1720

Home health agencies serving Gray

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Atrium Health Navicent At HomeMacon, GA14 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(478) 633-5600
Amedisys Home Health Of MaconMacon, GA14 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(478) 476-0181
Enhabit Home HealthMacon, GA14 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(478) 742-7557

Straight-line miles from the center of Gray. 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 Gray

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 45% of the $2,698 monthly median income of Gray 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 Gray: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gray?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Autumn Lane Health And Rehabilitation in Gray (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Lynn Haven Health And Rehabilitation in Gray (3.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Eastside in Macon (10 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Gray?

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 45% of the $2,698 monthly median income of Gray 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.

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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