CNA Home Care in Islamorada, FL: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Islamorada, FL: the local picture

1

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

120

certified beds in the 1 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 Islamorada are Oasis At The Keys Nursing And Rehab in Tavernier (0.6 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.

Islamorada has about 61 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Islamorada compared with Monroe County and Florida

Census figure	Islamorada	Monroe County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	26%	31%
Residents 65 or older	29%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	9.6%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	6.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,167	$71,243	—

Older residents in towns around Islamorada

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Key Largo, FL	13 mi	3,513	408
Florida City, FL	32 mi	1,496	135
Homestead, FL	34 mi	6,999	743
Marathon, FL	35 mi	2,059	106
Leisure City, FL	36 mi	2,727	275
Naranja, FL	38 mi	1,208	71

Nursing homes near Islamorada

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oasis At The Keys Nursing And Rehab	Tavernier, FL	0.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(305) 853-0799

Home health agencies serving Islamorada

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
High Standard Health Services Inc	Miami, FL	48 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 271-6770
E & V Health Care Inc	Doral, FL	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 597-5883
All Services Home Health Agency Inc	Miami, FL	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	—
Valor Homecare LLC	Miami, FL	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 381-5080

Straight-line miles from the center of Islamorada. 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 Islamorada

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 23% of the $6,181 monthly median income of Islamorada 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.

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 Islamorada: common questions

What nursing homes are near Islamorada?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oasis At The Keys Nursing And Rehab in Tavernier (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Islamorada?

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 23% of the $6,181 monthly median income of Islamorada 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.

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