Heron Bay, Georgia

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Heron Bay, GA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
845
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 Heron Bay are Pruitthealth - Griffin in Griffin (6.4 mi), Westbury Center Of Mcdonough For Nursing & Healing in Mcdonough (7.5 mi), Spalding Post Acute LLC in Griffin (9.2 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).

Heron Bay has about 49 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Heron Bay compared with Henry County and Georgia

Census figureHeron BayHenry CountyGeorgia
Residents 85 or older1.1%1.1%1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability53%33%34%
Residents 65 or older12%12%15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone39%25%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.6%7.9%11%
Households with no vehicle2.1%2.4%5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$90,500$61,589—

Older residents in towns around Heron Bay

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Locust Grove, GA5.2 mi73785
Experiment, GA6.0 mi49636
Hampton, GA6.7 mi85040
McDonough, GA7.5 mi2,721416
Griffin, GA8.1 mi2,906250
Lovejoy, GA10 mi5870

Nursing homes near Heron Bay

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Pruitthealth - GriffinGriffin, GA6.4 mi2 of 569(770) 228-4517
Westbury Center Of Mcdonough For Nursing & HealingMcdonough, GA7.5 mi2 of 5210(770) 957-9081
Spalding Post Acute LLCGriffin, GA9.2 mi1 of 5148(770) 227-8636
Brightmoor Nursing Center, LLCGriffin, GA11 mi2 of 5133(770) 228-8599
Pruitthealth - Laurel Park, LLCStockbridge, GA12 mi4 of 589(770) 507-3840
Westbury Center Of Jackson For Nursing And HealingJackson, GA13 mi3 of 5196(770) 775-7832

Home health agencies serving Heron Bay

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home Health Of GriffinGriffin, GA8.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 229-4962
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys CompanyDouglasville, GA40 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 942-1609
Centerwell Home HealthKennesaw, GA53 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(470) 795-7907
Centerwell Home HealthPeachtree City, GA22 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 487-1399

Straight-line miles from the center of Heron Bay. 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 Heron Bay

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 16% of the $7,542 monthly median income of Heron Bay 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 Heron Bay: common questions

What nursing homes are near Heron Bay?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pruitthealth - Griffin in Griffin (6.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Westbury Center Of Mcdonough For Nursing & Healing in Mcdonough (7.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Spalding Post Acute LLC in Griffin (9.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Heron Bay?

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 16% of the $7,542 monthly median income of Heron Bay 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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