Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Indian River Estates, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Indian River Estates, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Indian River Estates are Port St Lucie Rehabilitation And Healthcare in Port Saint Lucie (2.4 mi), Savannas Park Health And Rehabilitation Center in Port Saint Lucie (4.0 mi), Palm Garden Of Port Saint Lucie in Port Saint Lucie (4.7 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.
Indian River Estates has about 154 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Indian River Estates compared with St. Lucie County and Florida
| Census figure | Indian River Estates | St. Lucie County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 25% | 25% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 10% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $51,194 | $57,692 | — |
Older residents in towns around Indian River Estates
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| White City, FL | 2.9 mi | 2,183 | 316 |
| River Park, FL | 3.0 mi | 1,494 | 109 |
| Fort Pierce South, FL | 5.1 mi | 981 | 145 |
| Fort Pierce, FL | 5.6 mi | 10,227 | 853 |
| Hutchinson Island South, FL | 5.9 mi | 2,786 | 380 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 7.6 mi | 50,681 | 5,583 |
Nursing homes near Indian River Estates
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port St Lucie Rehabilitation And Healthcare | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 2.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 180 | (561) 766-4100 |
| Savannas Park Health And Rehabilitation Center | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 4.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (772) 337-1333 |
| Palm Garden Of Port Saint Lucie | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 4.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (772) 335-8844 |
| Tiffany Hall Nursing And Rehab Center | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 4.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (772) 337-3565 |
| Life Care Center Of Port Saint Lucie | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 5.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 123 | (772) 398-8080 |
| Aviata At Saint Lucie | Fort Pierce, FL | 6.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 171 | (772) 464-5262 |
Home health agencies serving Indian River Estates
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc. | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 6.7 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 879-9700 |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | West Palm Beach, FL | 46 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 886-6533 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 6.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 223-2116 |
| Activa Home Health | Stuart, FL | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 249-0606 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Indian River Estates. 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 Indian River Estates
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, which is 33% of the $4,266 monthly median income of Indian River Estates households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Indian River Estates: common questions
What nursing homes are near Indian River Estates?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Port St Lucie Rehabilitation And Healthcare in Port Saint Lucie (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Savannas Park Health And Rehabilitation Center in Port Saint Lucie (4.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Palm Garden Of Port Saint Lucie in Port Saint Lucie (4.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Indian River Estates?
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, which is 33% of the $4,266 monthly median income of Indian River Estates households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.
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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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