Macon, Georgia

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

Hands-on personal care at home from a certified nursing assistant, for families who want state-certified training. Post what you need in Macon for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Macon, GA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
753
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 Macon are Cherry Blossom Health And Rehabilitation in Macon (0.9 mi), Pruitthealth - Macon in Macon (1.3 mi), Medical Management Health And Rehab Center in Macon (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 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).

Macon has about 3,161 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Macon compared with Georgia

Census figureMaconGeorgia
Residents 85 or older2.0%1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability39%34%
Residents 65 or older16%15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone31%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)16%11%
Households with no vehicle11%5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$43,301—

Older residents in towns around Macon

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Byron, GA11 mi727100
Centerville, GA12 mi1,460101
Warner Robins, GA15 mi9,8601,310
Gray, GA16 mi58690
Fort Valley, GA21 mi1,22957
Forsyth, GA21 mi863102

Nursing homes near Macon

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Cherry Blossom Health And RehabilitationMacon, GA0.9 mi3 of 582(478) 781-7553
Pruitthealth - MaconMacon, GA1.3 mi2 of 5228(478) 784-7900
Medical Management Health And Rehab CenterMacon, GA2.3 mi1 of 5100(478) 743-4678
Archway Transitional Care CenterMacon, GA2.6 mi1 of 5100(478) 216-5660
Blossom Healthcare & Rehabilitation CenterMacon, GA4.8 mi1 of 5143(478) 788-1421
Macon Rehabilitation And HealthcareMacon, GA5.2 mi3 of 5100(478) 743-8687

Home health agencies serving Macon

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home Health Of MaconMacon, GA6.5 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(478) 476-0181
Atrium Health Navicent At HomeMacon, GA6.5 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(478) 633-5600
Centerwell Home HealthPeachtree City, GA64 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 487-1399
Enhabit Home HealthMacon, GA6.5 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(478) 742-7557

Straight-line miles from the center of Macon. 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 Macon

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 34% of the $3,608 monthly median income of Macon 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 Macon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Macon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cherry Blossom Health And Rehabilitation in Macon (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Macon in Macon (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Medical Management Health And Rehab Center in Macon (2.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Macon?

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 34% of the $3,608 monthly median income of Macon 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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