Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Navarre, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Navarre, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Navarre are Bay Breeze Rehabilitation By Harborview in Gulf Breeze (14 mi), Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Fort Walton Beach (15 mi), Westwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Fort Walton Beach (16 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.
Navarre has about 467 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Navarre compared with Santa Rosa County and Florida
| Census figure | Navarre | Santa Rosa County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 35% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 17% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 16% | 21% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.3% | 7.4% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5% | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $58,191 | $68,515 | — |
Older residents in towns around Navarre
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn Beach, FL | 6.7 mi | 837 | 0 |
| Midway, FL | 7.2 mi | 3,578 | 556 |
| Tiger Point, FL | 10 mi | 835 | 148 |
| Hurlburt Field, FL | 10 mi | 0 | 0 |
| Mary Esther, FL | 14 mi | 875 | 153 |
| East Milton, FL | 15 mi | 1,730 | 115 |
Nursing homes near Navarre
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Breeze Rehabilitation By Harborview | Gulf Breeze, FL | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (850) 932-9257 |
| Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (850) 863-2066 |
| Westwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | 60 | (850) 863-5174 |
| Emerald Coast Center | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (850) 243-6134 |
| Santa Rosa Center For Rehabilitation And Healing | Milton, FL | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | 110 | (850) 623-4661 |
| Bayside Health And Rehabilitation Center | Pensacola, FL | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (850) 477-4550 |
Home health agencies serving Navarre
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Shalimar, FL | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 862-3240 |
| Mission Home Health LLC | Pensacola, FL | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 972-0311 |
| Stat Home Health Florida Panhandle LLC | Pensacola, FL | 20 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 857-1889 |
| Peoples Home Health LLC | Pensacola, FL | 20 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 696-0911 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Navarre. 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 Navarre
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 29% of the $4,849 monthly median income of Navarre 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.
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 Navarre: common questions
What nursing homes are near Navarre?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bay Breeze Rehabilitation By Harborview in Gulf Breeze (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Fort Walton Beach (15 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Westwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Fort Walton Beach (16 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Navarre?
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 29% of the $4,849 monthly median income of Navarre 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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Hurlburt Field, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Mary Esther, FL
- Nursing Assistants in East Milton, FL
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Other care in Navarre
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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