CNA Home Care in Lake Helen, FL: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Lake Helen, FL: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

632

certified beds in the 6 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 Lake Helen are Majestic Oaks in Orange City (4.2 mi), Blue Lake Post Acute in Deland (4.4 mi), Villa Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Deland (4.5 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.

Lake Helen has about 45 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Lake Helen compared with Volusia County and Florida

Census figure	Lake Helen	Volusia County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.7%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	34%	31%
Residents 65 or older	31%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	9.9%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	5.3%	6.0%

Older residents in towns around Lake Helen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
DeLand, FL	4.3 mi	8,981	1,515
Orange City, FL	4.5 mi	3,686	707
Deltona, FL	5.6 mi	15,995	1,466
West DeLand, FL	6.6 mi	718	122
DeBary, FL	9.0 mi	5,409	467
Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL	11 mi	1,777	145

Nursing homes near Lake Helen

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majestic Oaks	Orange City, FL	4.2 mi	5 of 5	150	(386) 775-2008
Blue Lake Post Acute	Deland, FL	4.4 mi	1 of 5	60	(386) 734-9083
Villa Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Deland, FL	4.5 mi	5 of 5	120	(386) 738-3433
West Volusia Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Deltona, FL	4.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(386) 789-3769
Parkside Health And Rehabilitation Center	Deland, FL	4.9 mi	4 of 5	122	(386) 734-8614
Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center Of Del	Deland, FL	4.9 mi	5 of 5	60	(386) 738-0212

Home health agencies serving Lake Helen

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Halifax Health Care At Home	Port Orange, FL	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(386) 425-3871
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	Palm Coast, FL	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Concierge Home Care	Port Orange, FL	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(386) 257-6601
Concierge Home Care	Orange Park, FL	87 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 Lake Helen. 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 Lake Helen

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.

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 Lake Helen: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lake Helen?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Majestic Oaks in Orange City (4.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Blue Lake Post Acute in Deland (4.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Villa Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Deland (4.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Lake Helen?

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.

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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 Lake Helen, FL