Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in New Smyrna Beach, FL
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Nursing Assistants in New Smyrna Beach, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to New Smyrna Beach are Beachside Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing in New Smyrna Beach (4.4 mi), Port Orange Nursing And Rehab Center in Port Orange (7.3 mi), Aviata At South Daytona in South Daytona (9.4 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.
New Smyrna Beach has about 1,200 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
New Smyrna Beach compared with Volusia County and Florida
| Census figure | New Smyrna Beach | Volusia County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 24% | 34% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 35% | 25% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 26% | 27% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.5% | 9.9% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $69,514 | $54,671 | — |
Older residents in towns around New Smyrna Beach
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce Inlet, FL | 4.6 mi | 1,907 | 290 |
| Edgewater, FL | 5.2 mi | 7,812 | 798 |
| Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL | 6.7 mi | 1,777 | 145 |
| Port Orange, FL | 6.8 mi | 16,315 | 1,702 |
| Daytona Beach Shores, FL | 9.9 mi | 2,881 | 335 |
| South Daytona, FL | 9.9 mi | 3,121 | 212 |
Nursing homes near New Smyrna Beach
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beachside Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing | New Smyrna Beach, FL | 4.4 mi | 5 of 5 | 239 | (386) 428-6424 |
| Port Orange Nursing And Rehab Center | Port Orange, FL | 7.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (386) 760-7773 |
| Aviata At South Daytona | South Daytona, FL | 9.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 65 | (386) 767-4831 |
| Carlton Shores Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cente | Daytona Beach, FL | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | 118 | (386) 258-5544 |
| Seaside Health And Rehabilitation Center | Daytona Beach, FL | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | 192 | (386) 252-2600 |
| Beach Street Health And Rehabilitation Center | Daytona Beach, FL | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | 99 | (386) 258-3334 |
Home health agencies serving New Smyrna Beach
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Health Care At Home | Port Orange, FL | 8.5 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (386) 425-3871 |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | Palm Coast, FL | 40 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Concierge Home Care | Port Orange, FL | 7.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (386) 257-6601 |
| Concierge Home Care | Orange Park, FL | 91 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Straight-line miles from the center of New Smyrna Beach. 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 New Smyrna Beach
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 24% of the $5,793 monthly median income of New Smyrna Beach 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 New Smyrna Beach: common questions
What nursing homes are near New Smyrna Beach?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Beachside Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing in New Smyrna Beach (4.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Port Orange Nursing And Rehab Center in Port Orange (7.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Aviata At South Daytona in South Daytona (9.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in New Smyrna Beach?
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 24% of the $5,793 monthly median income of New Smyrna Beach 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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