Hokes Bluff, Alabama

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Hokes Bluff, AL

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Hokes Bluff, AL: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
965
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$13.39
median hourly wage of home care aides in Alabama (BLS, May 2025)
$7.25
Alabama minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Hokes Bluff are Coosa Valley Health And Rehab in Glencoe (4.2 mi), Northside Health Care in Gadsden (6.6 mi), Mcguffey Health & Rehabilitation Center in Gadsden (9.1 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Alabama earn a median $13.39 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

Hokes Bluff has about 18 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Hokes Bluff compared with Etowah County and Alabama

Census figureHokes BluffEtowah CountyAlabama
Residents 85 or older0.4%1.7%1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability27%37%38%
Residents 65 or older24%20%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone22%30%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)2.2%12%12%
Households with no vehicle1.1%4.4%5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$68,063$44,181—

Older residents in towns around Hokes Bluff

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Glencoe, AL5.0 mi1,184111
Gadsden, AL8.9 mi6,020601
Southside, AL11 mi1,962171
Rainbow City, AL13 mi1,947152
Jacksonville, AL14 mi1,723173
Attalla, AL15 mi1,350191

Nursing homes near Hokes Bluff

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Coosa Valley Health And RehabGlencoe, AL4.2 mi3 of 5124(256) 492-5350
Northside Health CareGadsden, AL6.6 mi3 of 5115(256) 543-7101
Mcguffey Health & Rehabilitation CenterGadsden, AL9.1 mi4 of 5209(256) 543-3467
Gadsden Health And Rehab CenterGadsden, AL9.5 mi4 of 5168(256) 547-4938
Jacksonville Health And Rehabilitation, LLCJacksonville, AL14 mi3 of 5167(256) 435-7704
Attalla Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterAttalla, AL14 mi2 of 5182(256) 538-7852

Home health agencies serving Hokes Bluff

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthRainbow City, AL14 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(256) 442-1138
Amedisys Home Health Of AnnistonAnniston, AL18 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(256) 820-2503
Compassus Home HealthPell City, AL39 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(205) 313-2800
Medical Centers HomecareAlbertville, AL28 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(256) 878-5811

Straight-line miles from the center of Hokes Bluff. 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 Hokes Bluff

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $5,672 monthly median income of Hokes Bluff households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Hokes Bluff: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hokes Bluff?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Coosa Valley Health And Rehab in Glencoe (4.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Northside Health Care in Gadsden (6.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Mcguffey Health & Rehabilitation Center in Gadsden (9.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Hokes Bluff?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $5,672 monthly median income of Hokes Bluff households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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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