Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Green Cove Springs, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Green Cove Springs, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Green Cove Springs are Aviata At Green Cove Springs in Green Cove Springs (0.2 mi), Isle Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Orange Park (6.0 mi), Pruitthealth - Fleming Island in Fleming Island (7.1 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.
Green Cove Springs has about 209 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Green Cove Springs compared with Clay County and Florida
| Census figure | Green Cove Springs | Clay County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 38% | 34% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 17% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 20% | 19% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 8.4% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.2% | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $44,612 | $67,737 | — |
Older residents in towns around Green Cove Springs
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Lake, FL | 7.7 mi | 1,834 | 98 |
| Fleming Island, FL | 8.1 mi | 6,554 | 553 |
| Fruit Cove, FL | 8.5 mi | 4,988 | 692 |
| World Golf Village, FL | 11 mi | 5,175 | 200 |
| Lakeside, FL | 12 mi | 5,934 | 437 |
| Orange Park, FL | 13 mi | 2,455 | 397 |
Nursing homes near Green Cove Springs
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviata At Green Cove Springs | Green Cove Springs, FL | 0.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (904) 284-5606 |
| Isle Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Orange Park, FL | 6.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 108 | (904) 213-8338 |
| Pruitthealth - Fleming Island | Fleming Island, FL | 7.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 97 | (904) 293-1311 |
| Pavilion For Health Care, The | Penney Farms, FL | 7.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 50 | (904) 297-9700 |
| Westminster Woods On Julington Creek | Jacksonville, FL | 9.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 60 | (904) 287-7300 |
| Middleburg Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Middleburg, FL | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (502) 568-7800 |
Home health agencies serving Green Cove Springs
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | Jacksonville, FL | 18 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Accentcare Home Health Of Jacksonville | Orange Park, FL | 13 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (904) 269-6868 |
| Concierge Home Care | Orange Park, FL | 13 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| A Care Connection Home Health | Jacksonville, FL | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (904) 899-5520 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Green Cove Springs. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What CNAs costs in Green Cove Springs
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 38% of the $3,718 monthly median income of Green Cove Springs 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.
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.
Nursing Assistants in Green Cove Springs: common questions
What nursing homes are near Green Cove Springs?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aviata At Green Cove Springs in Green Cove Springs (0.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Isle Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Orange Park (6.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Fleming Island in Fleming Island (7.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Green Cove Springs?
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 38% of the $3,718 monthly median income of Green Cove Springs 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 senior care near Green Cove Springs
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Asbury Lake, FL
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- Nursing Assistants in Fruit Cove, FL
- Nursing Assistants in World Golf Village, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Lakeside, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Orange Park, FL
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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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