Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Longboat Key, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Longboat Key, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Longboat Key are Aviata At Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton (4.4 mi), Heritage Park Health Center By Harborview in Bradenton (5.6 mi), Surrey Place Healthcare And Rehabilitation in Bradenton (5.8 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.
Longboat Key has about 838 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Longboat Key compared with Manatee County and Florida
| Census figure | Longboat Key | Manatee County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 11% | 3.2% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 18% | 30% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 68% | 29% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 25% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.1% | 8.4% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.1% | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $159,205 | $62,767 | — |
Older residents in towns around Longboat Key
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayshore Gardens, FL | 4.6 mi | 5,094 | 633 |
| Whitfield, FL | 4.8 mi | 618 | 35 |
| Cortez, FL | 4.9 mi | 2,640 | 323 |
| South Bradenton, FL | 5.5 mi | 6,019 | 881 |
| West Bradenton, FL | 7.2 mi | 950 | 115 |
| West Samoset, FL | 7.3 mi | 632 | 25 |
Nursing homes near Longboat Key
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviata At Palma Sola Bay | Bradenton, FL | 4.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 105 | (941) 761-3499 |
| Heritage Park Health Center By Harborview | Bradenton, FL | 5.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (941) 792-8480 |
| Surrey Place Healthcare And Rehabilitation | Bradenton, FL | 5.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 74 | (941) 795-0448 |
| Inn At Freedom Village, The | Bradenton, FL | 5.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (941) 798-8300 |
| Casa Mora Rehabilitation And Extended Care | Bradenton, FL | 5.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 240 | (941) 761-1000 |
| Manatee Springs Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Bradenton, FL | 6.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (941) 753-8941 |
Home health agencies serving Longboat Key
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Home Health Care Agency LLC | Sarasota, FL | 7.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (941) 306-4347 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Bradenton, FL | 7.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (941) 749-2990 |
| Trilogy Home Healthcare | Sarasota, FL | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 286-1844 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Bradenton, FL | 9.3 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 Longboat Key. 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 Longboat Key
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 11% of the $13,267 monthly median income of Longboat Key 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 Longboat Key: common questions
What nursing homes are near Longboat Key?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aviata At Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton (4.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Heritage Park Health Center By Harborview in Bradenton (5.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Surrey Place Healthcare And Rehabilitation in Bradenton (5.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Longboat Key?
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 11% of the $13,267 monthly median income of Longboat Key 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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