Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Muscle Shoals, AL
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Nursing Assistants in Muscle Shoals, AL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Muscle Shoals are Cypress Cove Care Center in Muscle Shoals (0.2 mi), Cottage Of The Shoals in Tuscumbia (2.8 mi), Keller Landing in Tuscumbia (4.1 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Alabama earn a median $13.39 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
Muscle Shoals has about 294 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Muscle Shoals compared with Colbert County and Alabama
| Census figure | Muscle Shoals | Colbert County | Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.7% | 2.0% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 41% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 20% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 29% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 13% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $42,463 | $41,996 | — |
Older residents in towns around Muscle Shoals
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, AL | 3.7 mi | 2,392 | 225 |
| Tuscumbia, AL | 4.2 mi | 1,963 | 171 |
| Florence, AL | 6.2 mi | 7,294 | 992 |
| Underwood-Petersville, AL | 9.9 mi | 787 | 67 |
| Russellville, AL | 17 mi | 1,593 | 177 |
| Moulton, AL | 27 mi | 967 | 70 |
Nursing homes near Muscle Shoals
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Cove Care Center | Muscle Shoals, AL | 0.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 90 | (256) 381-4330 |
| Cottage Of The Shoals | Tuscumbia, AL | 2.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 103 | (256) 383-4541 |
| Keller Landing | Tuscumbia, AL | 4.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 109 | (256) 383-1535 |
| El Reposo Nursing Facility | Florence, AL | 4.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 60 | (256) 757-2143 |
| Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing & Rehabilitation | Florence, AL | 5.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 222 | (256) 740-5400 |
| Glenwood Center | Florence, AL | 6.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 125 | (256) 766-8963 |
Home health agencies serving Muscle Shoals
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Home Health | Florence, AL | 6.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 246-9972 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Florence | Florence, AL | 6.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 766-1817 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Moulton, AL | 29 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 974-2741 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Decatur, AL | 38 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 355-5746 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Muscle Shoals. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What CNAs costs in Muscle Shoals
At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,539 monthly median income of Muscle Shoals households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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.
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.
Nursing Assistants in Muscle Shoals: common questions
What nursing homes are near Muscle Shoals?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cypress Cove Care Center in Muscle Shoals (0.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Cottage Of The Shoals in Tuscumbia (2.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Keller Landing in Tuscumbia (4.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Muscle Shoals?
At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,539 monthly median income of Muscle Shoals households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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.
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Other care in Muscle Shoals
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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