Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Lake Panasoffkee, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Lake Panasoffkee, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Lake Panasoffkee are Cypress Care Center in Wildwood (7.1 mi), Osprey Point Nursing Center in Bushnell (7.2 mi), Buffalo Crossings Healthcare & Rehabilitation Cen in The Villages (12 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 Panasoffkee has about 58 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Lake Panasoffkee compared with Sumter County and Florida
| Census figure | Lake Panasoffkee | Sumter County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 5.1% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 41% | 23% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 58% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 52% | 20% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 22% | 4.5% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.7% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $32,612 | $77,170 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake Panasoffkee
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell, FL | 6.7 mi | 751 | 86 |
| Wildwood, FL | 7.2 mi | 8,273 | 632 |
| The Villages, FL | 11 mi | 71,099 | 7,032 |
| Fruitland Park, FL | 12 mi | 3,114 | 151 |
| Floral City, FL | 12 mi | 2,144 | 156 |
| Inverness Highlands South, FL | 13 mi | 1,999 | 236 |
Nursing homes near Lake Panasoffkee
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Care Center | Wildwood, FL | 7.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 180 | (352) 748-3322 |
| Osprey Point Nursing Center | Bushnell, FL | 7.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 60 | (352) 568-8777 |
| Buffalo Crossings Healthcare & Rehabilitation Cen | The Villages, FL | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (727) 581-4648 |
| Avante At Inverness Inc | Inverness, FL | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | 104 | (352) 726-3141 |
| Citrus Health And Rehabilitation Center | Inverness, FL | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | 111 | (352) 860-0200 |
| Arbor Trail Rehab And Skilled Nursing Center | Inverness, FL | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | 116 | (352) 637-1130 |
Home health agencies serving Lake Panasoffkee
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Home Health | The Villages, FL | 14 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (352) 391-1416 |
| Florida Homecare Specialists Inc | Lady Lake, FL | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (352) 753-2206 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Brooksville, FL | 21 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (352) 592-7440 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Beverly Hills, FL | 24 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (352) 746-5010 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Panasoffkee. 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 Lake Panasoffkee
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 52% of the $2,718 monthly median income of Lake Panasoffkee 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 Lake Panasoffkee: common questions
What nursing homes are near Lake Panasoffkee?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cypress Care Center in Wildwood (7.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Osprey Point Nursing Center in Bushnell (7.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Buffalo Crossings Healthcare & Rehabilitation Cen in The Villages (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Lake Panasoffkee?
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 52% of the $2,718 monthly median income of Lake Panasoffkee 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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