CNA Home Care in Malabar, FL: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Malabar, FL: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

790

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 Malabar are Life Care Center Of Palm Bay in Palm Bay (2.2 mi), Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center in Palm Bay (2.6 mi), Aviata At Palm Bay in Palm Bay (3.1 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.

Malabar has about 98 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Malabar compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figure	Malabar	Brevard County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	3.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	33%	31%
Residents 65 or older	19%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	8.1%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,505	$58,980	—

Older residents in towns around Malabar

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Grant-Valkaria, FL	3.8 mi	2,035	185
Palm Bay, FL	5.5 mi	24,719	2,986
Melbourne Beach, FL	5.7 mi	986	63
West Melbourne, FL	6.4 mi	5,451	569
Indialantic, FL	6.9 mi	769	119
June Park, FL	8.7 mi	964	71

Nursing homes near Malabar

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Palm Bay	Palm Bay, FL	2.2 mi	5 of 5	141	(321) 952-1818
Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center	Palm Bay, FL	2.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(321) 723-1235
Aviata At Palm Bay	Palm Bay, FL	3.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(321) 722-0660
Atlantic Shores Nursing And Rehab Center	Melbourne, FL	5.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(321) 953-2219
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center	Melbourne, FL	5.5 mi	4 of 5	179	(321) 725-3990
Avante At Melbourne Inc	Melbourne, FL	6.7 mi	2 of 5	110	(321) 723-3215

Home health agencies serving Malabar

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	56 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Centerwell Home Health	Palm Bay, FL	3.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Mederi Caretenders	Viera, FL	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 253-2200
HCA Florida Healthcare At Home	Melbourne, FL	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(321) 984-0223

Straight-line miles from the center of Malabar. 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 Malabar

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 22% of the $6,542 monthly median income of Malabar 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 Malabar: common questions

What nursing homes are near Malabar?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Palm Bay in Palm Bay (2.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center in Palm Bay (2.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Aviata At Palm Bay in Palm Bay (3.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Malabar?

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 22% of the $6,542 monthly median income of Malabar 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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