Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in North Merritt Island, FL
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Nursing Assistants in North Merritt Island, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to North Merritt Island are Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island in Merritt Island (5.0 mi), Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Merritt Island (5.4 mi), The Terrace At Courtenay Springs in Merritt Island (8.6 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.
North Merritt Island has about 404 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
North Merritt Island compared with Brevard County and Florida
| Census figure | North Merritt Island | Brevard County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 4.5% | 3.0% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 33% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 28% | 24% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 24% | 26% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.0% | 8.1% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $79,667 | $58,980 | — |
Older residents in towns around North Merritt Island
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpes, FL | 3.2 mi | 607 | 59 |
| Port St. John, FL | 6.0 mi | 4,405 | 329 |
| Cocoa, FL | 6.6 mi | 4,259 | 566 |
| Cocoa West, FL | 7.9 mi | 859 | 70 |
| Cape Canaveral, FL | 8.1 mi | 3,590 | 341 |
| Rockledge, FL | 9.8 mi | 7,233 | 968 |
Nursing homes near North Merritt Island
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island | Merritt Island, FL | 5.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 180 | (321) 454-4035 |
| Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Merritt Island, FL | 5.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (321) 453-0202 |
| The Terrace At Courtenay Springs | Merritt Island, FL | 8.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 80 | (321) 452-1233 |
| Rockledge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Rockledge, FL | 9.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 107 | (321) 632-6300 |
| Sunrise Point Health And Rehabilitation Center | Rockledge, FL | 9.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 100 | (321) 632-7341 |
| Royal Oaks Nursing And Rehab Center | Titusville, FL | 10 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (321) 267-0060 |
Home health agencies serving North Merritt Island
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trilogy Home Healthcare | Orlando, FL | 35 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (407) 259-2272 |
| Nhc Homecare | Merritt Island, FL | 5.1 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (321) 459-9111 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Melbourne, FL | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (321) 255-9995 |
| HCA Florida Healthcare At Home | Melbourne, FL | 18 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 North Merritt Island. 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 North Merritt Island
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 21% of the $6,639 monthly median income of North Merritt Island 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 North Merritt Island: common questions
What nursing homes are near North Merritt Island?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island in Merritt Island (5.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Merritt Island (5.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Terrace At Courtenay Springs in Merritt Island (8.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in North Merritt Island?
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 21% of the $6,639 monthly median income of North Merritt Island 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
- Nursing Assistants in Sharpes, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Port St. John, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Cocoa, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Cocoa West, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Cape Canaveral, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Rockledge, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Titusville, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Cocoa Beach, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Merritt Island, FL
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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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