Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in North Port, FL
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Nursing Assistants in North Port, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to North Port are North Port Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in North Port (2.7 mi), Sun Harbor Healthcare in Port Charlotte (5.2 mi), Port Charlotte Rehabilitation Center in Port Charlotte (6.1 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 Port has about 1,513 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
North Port compared with Sarasota County and Florida
| Census figure | North Port | Sarasota County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.8% | 5.1% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 28% | 27% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 28% | 38% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 17% | 24% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.2% | 7.7% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5% | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $67,527 | $71,458 | — |
Older residents in towns around North Port
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Mineral Springs, FL | 4.5 mi | 3,144 | 384 |
| Port Charlotte, FL | 7.0 mi | 21,862 | 2,418 |
| Charlotte Harbor, FL | 11 mi | 2,375 | 533 |
| Englewood, FL | 11 mi | 12,077 | 1,658 |
| Harbour Heights, FL | 13 mi | 1,366 | 101 |
| Rotonda, FL | 13 mi | 6,475 | 509 |
Nursing homes near North Port
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Port Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | North Port, FL | 2.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (941) 426-8411 |
| Sun Harbor Healthcare | Port Charlotte, FL | 5.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (941) 743-4700 |
| Port Charlotte Rehabilitation Center | Port Charlotte, FL | 6.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 152 | (941) 629-7466 |
| Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home | Port Charlotte, FL | 6.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (941) 613-0919 |
| Village Place Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Port Charlotte, FL | 7.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 104 | (941) 624-5966 |
| Charlotte Bay Rehab And Care Center | Port Charlotte, FL | 9.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 164 | (941) 625-3200 |
Home health agencies serving North Port
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trilogy Home Healthcare | Sarasota, FL | 25 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 286-1844 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Venice, FL | 2.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (941) 484-7292 |
| Sunrise Home Health & Supplies LLC | Port Charlotte, FL | 7.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (941) 235-1722 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Port Charlotte, FL | 7.8 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 North Port. 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 Port
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 25% of the $5,627 monthly median income of North Port 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 Port: common questions
What nursing homes are near North Port?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are North Port Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in North Port (2.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Sun Harbor Healthcare in Port Charlotte (5.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Port Charlotte Rehabilitation Center in Port Charlotte (6.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in North Port?
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 25% of the $5,627 monthly median income of North Port 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.
More senior care near North Port
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Warm Mineral Springs, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Port Charlotte, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Charlotte Harbor, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Englewood, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Harbour Heights, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Rotonda, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Venice Gardens, FL
- Nursing Assistants in South Venice, FL
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- Medication Reminders in North Port
- Veterans’ Home Care in North Port
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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