Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Hilliard, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Hilliard, FL: the local picture
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 figure | Hilliard | Nassau County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 45% | 30% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 24% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 6.2% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
Older residents in towns around Hilliard
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkston, GA | 12 mi | 528 | 13 |
| Kingsland, GA | 13 mi | 2,256 | 196 |
| Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL | 14 mi | 1,432 | 82 |
| St. Marys, GA | 21 mi | 3,250 | 237 |
| Yulee, FL | 21 mi | 2,956 | 278 |
| Fernandina Beach, FL | 28 mi | 5,069 | 509 |
Nursing homes near Hilliard
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center Of Hilliard | Hilliard, FL | 0.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (904) 845-3988 |
| Folkston Park Care And Rehabilitation Center | Folkston, GA | 12 mi | 1 of 5 | 92 | (912) 266-8810 |
| Lakeside Center For Rehabilitation And Healing | Jacksonville, FL | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | 122 | (904) 714-3793 |
| Jacksonville Nursing And Rehab Center | Jacksonville, FL | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | 163 | (904) 766-2297 |
| River City Nursing And Rehab Center | Jacksonville, FL | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | 116 | (904) 321-1909 |
| Senior Care Center - St Marys | Saint Marys, GA | 22 mi | 1 of 5 | 78 | (912) 882-4281 |
Home health agencies serving Hilliard
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accentcare Home Health Of Jacksonville | Orange Park, FL | 38 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 | 38 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Precise Home Care LLC | Jacksonville, FL | 39 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (904) 448-8670 |
| Ascension Health At Home Of Florida 1 LLC | Jacksonville, FL | 39 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, 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 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 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.
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 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 senior care near Hilliard
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Folkston, GA
- Nursing Assistants in Kingsland, GA
- Nursing Assistants in Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL
- Nursing Assistants in St. Marys, GA
- Nursing Assistants in Yulee, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Fernandina Beach, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Jacksonville, FL
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- Nursing Assistants in Oakleaf Plantation, FL
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- Nursing Assistants in Orange Park, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Lakeside, 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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