Lyons, Georgia

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Lyons, GA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
632
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 Lyons are Oxley Park Health And Rehabilitation in Lyons (1.1 mi), Oaks - Bethany Skilled Nursing, The in Vidalia (3.3 mi), Meadows Park Health And Rehabilitation in Vidalia (6.6 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).

Lyons has about 88 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Lyons compared with Toombs County and Georgia

Census figureLyonsToombs CountyGeorgia
Residents 85 or older2.1%1.7%1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability54%45%34%
Residents 65 or older16%17%15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone47%32%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.5%14%11%
Households with no vehicle21%10%5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$32,684$40,087—

Older residents in towns around Lyons

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Vidalia, GA4.8 mi2,250242
Reidsville, GA14 mi42374
Soperton, GA20 mi43681
Metter, GA20 mi996112
Claxton, GA24 mi40239
Swainsboro, GA26 mi99049

Nursing homes near Lyons

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Oxley Park Health And RehabilitationLyons, GA1.1 mi3 of 5144(912) 526-6336
Oaks - Bethany Skilled Nursing, TheVidalia, GA3.3 mi3 of 5168(912) 537-7922
Meadows Park Health And RehabilitationVidalia, GA6.6 mi5 of 575(912) 403-3400
Tattnall Healthcare CenterReidsville, GA15 mi1 of 592(912) 557-4345
Treutlen County Health And RehabilitationSoperton, GA20 mi4 of 550(912) 529-4418
Pruitthealth - SwainsboroSwainsboro, GA20 mi1 of 5103(478) 237-7022

Home health agencies serving Lyons

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthStatesboro, GA36 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(912) 486-1900
Amedisys Home HealthVidalia, GA5.1 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(912) 538-8000
Pruitthealth @ Home - VidaliaVidalia, GA5.1 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, home health aides(912) 538-8000
Altamaha Homecare, IncBaxley, GA29 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(912) 367-1046

Straight-line miles from the center of Lyons. 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 Lyons

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 45% of the $2,724 monthly median income of Lyons 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 Lyons: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lyons?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oxley Park Health And Rehabilitation in Lyons (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Oaks - Bethany Skilled Nursing, The in Vidalia (3.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Meadows Park Health And Rehabilitation in Vidalia (6.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Lyons?

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 45% of the $2,724 monthly median income of Lyons 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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