Monticello, Georgia

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Monticello, GA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
627
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 Monticello are Retreat, The in Monticello (1.2 mi), Westbury Center Of Jackson For Nursing And Healing in Jackson (17 mi), Pruitthealth - Monroe in Forsyth (18 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).

Monticello has about 94 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Monticello compared with Jasper County and Georgia

Census figureMonticelloJasper CountyGeorgia
Residents 85 or older3.4%1.8%1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability45%35%34%
Residents 65 or older22%18%15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone25%23%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)21%18%11%
Households with no vehicle13%4.3%5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$48,611$49,902—

Older residents in towns around Monticello

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Jackson, GA16 mi92663
Eatonton, GA17 mi1,193176
Gray, GA22 mi58690
Forsyth, GA23 mi863102
Madison, GA23 mi1,199186
Covington, GA23 mi2,446353

Nursing homes near Monticello

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Retreat, TheMonticello, GA1.2 mi5 of 555(706) 468-8826
Westbury Center Of Jackson For Nursing And HealingJackson, GA17 mi3 of 5196(770) 775-7832
Pruitthealth - MonroeForsyth, GA18 mi4 of 583(478) 994-5662
Lynn Haven Health And RehabilitationGray, GA19 mi4 of 5104(478) 986-3196
Eatonton Health And RehabilitationEatonton, GA20 mi3 of 5104(706) 485-8573
Autumn Lane Health And RehabilitationGray, GA22 mi4 of 585(478) 986-3151

Home health agencies serving Monticello

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home Health Of CovingtonCovington, GA19 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 787-1796
Guardian Home Care Of Central GeorgiaWatkinsville, GA42 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(706) 354-6073
Piedmont Home HealthAthens, GA48 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(833) 719-1991
Pruitthealth At Home - AtlantaNorcross, GA51 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 279-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Monticello. 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 Monticello

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 30% of the $4,051 monthly median income of Monticello 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 Monticello: common questions

What nursing homes are near Monticello?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Retreat, The in Monticello (1.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Westbury Center Of Jackson For Nursing And Healing in Jackson (17 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Monroe in Forsyth (18 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Monticello?

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 30% of the $4,051 monthly median income of Monticello 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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