Lovejoy, Georgia

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Lovejoy, GA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
857
certified beds in the 6 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 Lovejoy are Jonesboro Center For Nursing And Healing LLC in Jonesboro (6.6 mi), Pruitthealth - Laurel Park, LLC in Stockbridge (7.1 mi), Fayetteville Center For Nursing & Healing LLC in Fayetteville (9.5 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).

Lovejoy has about 0 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Lovejoy compared with Clayton County and Georgia

Census figureLovejoyClayton CountyGeorgia
Residents 85 or older0.0%0.7%1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability31%31%34%
Residents 65 or older5.1%11%15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone32%27%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)17%14%11%
Households with no vehicle3.5%7.1%5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$24,861$47,111—

Older residents in towns around Lovejoy

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Bonanza, GA1.5 mi42317
Irondale, GA3.8 mi6919
Hampton, GA4.7 mi85040
Jonesboro, GA5.7 mi516124
Stockbridge, GA7.7 mi4,421256
Fayetteville, GA8.9 mi4,404565

Nursing homes near Lovejoy

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Jonesboro Center For Nursing And Healing LLCJonesboro, GA6.6 mi1 of 5129(770) 473-4436
Pruitthealth - Laurel Park, LLCStockbridge, GA7.1 mi4 of 589(770) 507-3840
Fayetteville Center For Nursing & Healing LLCFayetteville, GA9.5 mi2 of 5162(770) 461-2928
Westbury Center Of Mcdonough For Nursing & HealingMcdonough, GA9.5 mi2 of 5210(770) 957-9081
Arrowhead Post Acute LLCJonesboro, GA10 mi1 of 5115(770) 478-3013
Riverdale Center For Nursing And HealingRiverdale, GA10 mi2 of 5152(770) 991-1050

Straight-line miles from the center of Lovejoy. 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 Lovejoy

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 59% of the $2,072 monthly median income of Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lovejoy?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Jonesboro Center For Nursing And Healing LLC in Jonesboro (6.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Laurel Park, LLC in Stockbridge (7.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Fayetteville Center For Nursing & Healing LLC in Fayetteville (9.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Lovejoy?

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 59% of the $2,072 monthly median income of Lovejoy 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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