Hazlehurst, Georgia

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

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Hazlehurst, GA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
543
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 Hazlehurst are Hazelhurst Court Care And Rehabilitation Center in Hazlehurst (0.2 mi), Woods At Lumber City Of Journey LLC, The in Lumber City (11 mi), Appling Nursing And Rehabilitation Pavilion in Baxley (16 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).

Hazlehurst has about 74 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Hazlehurst compared with Jeff Davis County and Georgia

Census figureHazlehurstJeff Davis CountyGeorgia
Residents 85 or older1.8%1.9%1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability56%46%34%
Residents 65 or older14%16%15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone37%32%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)32%20%11%
Households with no vehicle21%9.2%5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$18,750$26,990—

Older residents in towns around Hazlehurst

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Baxley, GA16 mi998158
McRae-Helena, GA22 mi1,11581
Alamo, GA22 mi3453
Alma, GA23 mi71475
Nicholls, GA24 mi2633
Vidalia, GA27 mi2,250242

Nursing homes near Hazlehurst

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Hazelhurst Court Care And Rehabilitation CenterHazlehurst, GA0.2 mi1 of 573(912) 375-3677
Woods At Lumber City Of Journey LLC, TheLumber City, GA11 mi2 of 586(912) 363-2484
Appling Nursing And Rehabilitation PavilionBaxley, GA16 mi1 of 5101(912) 367-9841
Mcrae Manor Nursing HomeMc Rae, GA22 mi1 of 5133(229) 868-6473
Glenwood Health And RehabilitationGlenwood, GA22 mi1 of 562(912) 523-5102
Twin Oaks Convalescent CenterAlma, GA24 mi5 of 588(912) 632-7293

Home health agencies serving Hazlehurst

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home HealthVidalia, GA25 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(912) 538-8000
Pruitthealth @ Home - VidaliaVidalia, GA25 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, home health aides(912) 538-8000
Altamaha Homecare, IncBaxley, GA16 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(912) 367-1046

Straight-line miles from the center of Hazlehurst. 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 Hazlehurst

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 78% of the $1,563 monthly median income of Hazlehurst 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 Hazlehurst: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hazlehurst?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hazelhurst Court Care And Rehabilitation Center in Hazlehurst (0.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Woods At Lumber City Of Journey LLC, The in Lumber City (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Appling Nursing And Rehabilitation Pavilion in Baxley (16 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Hazlehurst?

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 78% of the $1,563 monthly median income of Hazlehurst 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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