Hilliard, Florida

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

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Hilliard, FL: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
691
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 Hilliard are Life Care Center Of Hilliard in Hilliard (0.4 mi), Folkston Park Care And Rehabilitation Center in Folkston (12 mi), Lakeside Center For Rehabilitation And Healing in Jacksonville (21 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.

Hilliard has about 69 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Hilliard compared with Nassau County and Florida

Census figureHilliardNassau CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older2.3%1.8%2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability45%30%31%
Residents 65 or older16%24%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone31%22%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)14%6.2%12%
Households with no vehicle6.1%3.0%6.0%

Older residents in towns around Hilliard

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Folkston, GA12 mi52813
Kingsland, GA13 mi2,256196
Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL14 mi1,43282
St. Marys, GA21 mi3,250237
Yulee, FL21 mi2,956278
Fernandina Beach, FL28 mi5,069509

Nursing homes near Hilliard

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Life Care Center Of HilliardHilliard, FL0.4 mi3 of 5120(904) 845-3988
Folkston Park Care And Rehabilitation CenterFolkston, GA12 mi1 of 592(912) 266-8810
Lakeside Center For Rehabilitation And HealingJacksonville, FL21 mi5 of 5122(904) 714-3793
Jacksonville Nursing And Rehab CenterJacksonville, FL21 mi5 of 5163(904) 766-2297
River City Nursing And Rehab CenterJacksonville, FL22 mi5 of 5116(904) 321-1909
Senior Care Center - St MarysSaint Marys, GA22 mi1 of 578(912) 882-4281

Home health agencies serving Hilliard

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Accentcare Home Health Of JacksonvilleOrange Park, FL38 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(904) 269-6868
Concierge Home CareOrange Park, FL38 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—
Precise Home Care LLCJacksonville, FL39 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(904) 448-8670
Ascension Health At Home Of Florida 1 LLCJacksonville, FL39 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—

Straight-line miles from the center of Hilliard. 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 Hilliard

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. 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 Hilliard: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hilliard?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Hilliard in Hilliard (0.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Folkston Park Care And Rehabilitation Center in Folkston (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lakeside Center For Rehabilitation And Healing in Jacksonville (21 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Hilliard?

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. 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 near Hilliard

More senior care near Hilliard

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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