Jesup, Georgia

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Jesup, GA

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Jesup, GA: the local picture

5
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
492
certified beds in the 5 nearest nursing homes
$14.07
median hourly wage of home care aides in Georgia (BLS, May 2025)
$7.25
Georgia minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Jesup are Harborview Health Systems Jesup in Jesup (1.2 mi), Altamaha Healthcare Center in Jesup (1.6 mi), Jesup Ridge Of Journey LLC in Jesup (4.0 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Georgia earn a median $14.07 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

Jesup has about 245 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Jesup compared with Wayne County and Georgia

Census figureJesupWayne CountyGeorgia
Residents 85 or older2.5%1.4%1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability29%35%34%
Residents 65 or older24%16%15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone25%27%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)15%12%11%
Households with no vehicle15%10%5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$38,117$43,246—

Older residents in towns around Jesup

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Walthourville, GA20 mi5051
Hinesville, GA23 mi3,117188
Glennville, GA24 mi1,004102
Fort Stewart, GA26 mi120
Baxley, GA29 mi998158
Blackshear, GA30 mi72743

Nursing homes near Jesup

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Harborview Health Systems JesupJesup, GA1.2 mi4 of 590(912) 427-6858
Altamaha Healthcare CenterJesup, GA1.6 mi1 of 562(912) 427-7792
Jesup Ridge Of Journey LLCJesup, GA4.0 mi1 of 572(912) 427-6873
Coastal ManorLudowici, GA13 mi1 of 5108(912) 545-3392
Glenvue Health And RehabGlennville, GA24 mi3 of 5160(912) 654-2138

Home health agencies serving Jesup

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthBrunswick, GA37 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(912) 264-3640
Centerwell Home HealthSavannah, GA59 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(912) 355-3409
Pruitthealth @ Home - VidaliaVidalia, GA51 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, home health aides(912) 538-8000
St Joseph's/ Candler Home HealthcareHinesville, GA25 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(912) 368-5120

Straight-line miles from the center of Jesup. 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 Jesup

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,176 monthly median income of Jesup households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Jesup: common questions

What nursing homes are near Jesup?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Harborview Health Systems Jesup in Jesup (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Altamaha Healthcare Center in Jesup (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Jesup Ridge Of Journey LLC in Jesup (4.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Jesup?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,176 monthly median income of Jesup households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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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