Lealman, Florida

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Lealman, FL: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
647
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 Lealman are Vivo Healthcare Laurellwood in Saint Petersburg (0.6 mi), Vivo Healthcare Gateway in Pinellas Park (2.2 mi), Pinellas Park FL Opco, LLC in Pinellas Park (2.3 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.

Lealman has about 540 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Lealman compared with Pinellas County and Florida

Census figureLealmanPinellas CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older2.6%3.5%2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability44%31%31%
Residents 65 or older22%26%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone35%32%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)20%12%12%
Households with no vehicle10%6.9%6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$31,065$54,353—

Older residents in towns around Lealman

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Kenneth City, FL1.9 mi1,745261
Pinellas Park, FL3.1 mi12,0271,558
West Lealman, FL3.3 mi5,138623
St. Petersburg, FL4.6 mi55,4016,329
Bardmoor, FL4.9 mi2,275235
Gulfport, FL5.3 mi4,423476

Nursing homes near Lealman

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Vivo Healthcare LaurellwoodSaint Petersburg, FL0.6 mi3 of 560(727) 527-2171
Vivo Healthcare GatewayPinellas Park, FL2.2 mi2 of 5120(727) 541-7515
Pinellas Park FL Opco, LLCPinellas Park, FL2.3 mi1 of 5120(727) 546-4661
Lexington Healthcare And Rehabilitation CenterSaint Petersburg, FL2.4 mi3 of 5159(727) 544-1444
Golfview Nursing CenterSaint Petersburg, FL2.6 mi2 of 556(727) 323-3611
Abbey Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterSaint Petersburg, FL2.6 mi1 of 5132(727) 527-7231

Home health agencies serving Lealman

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Southeast HomecareSaint Petersburg, FL4.6 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(727) 546-8900
Bon Secours Home Care By CompassusSaint Petersburg, FL4.6 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(727) 577-7990
Gulf Breeze Home Health IncSaint Petersburg, FL4.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(727) 623-0394
Prohealth Home Health Services IncSaint Petersburg, FL4.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(727) 202-6820

Straight-line miles from the center of Lealman. 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 Lealman

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 54% of the $2,589 monthly median income of Lealman 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 Lealman: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lealman?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Vivo Healthcare Laurellwood in Saint Petersburg (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Vivo Healthcare Gateway in Pinellas Park (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pinellas Park FL Opco, LLC in Pinellas Park (2.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Lealman?

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 54% of the $2,589 monthly median income of Lealman 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.

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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