Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Orlando, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Orlando, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Orlando are Conway Lakes Health & Rehabilitation Center in Orlando (8.9 mi), Lotus Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Orlando (9.1 mi), Rehabilitation Center Of Orlando in Orlando (9.2 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.
Orlando has about 4,392 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Orlando compared with Orange County and Florida
| Census figure | Orlando | Orange County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 33% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 13% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 21% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.4% | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $43,129 | $57,429 | — |
Older residents in towns around Orlando
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Woods, FL | 5.4 mi | 4,801 | 687 |
| Taft, FL | 7.0 mi | 495 | 13 |
| Belle Isle, FL | 7.0 mi | 1,758 | 136 |
| Rio Pinar, FL | 7.6 mi | 1,300 | 191 |
| Pine Castle, FL | 7.7 mi | 1,503 | 125 |
| Conway, FL | 7.7 mi | 2,749 | 326 |
Nursing homes near Orlando
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway Lakes Health & Rehabilitation Center | Orlando, FL | 8.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (407) 384-8838 |
| Lotus Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Orlando, FL | 9.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 180 | (407) 658-2046 |
| Rehabilitation Center Of Orlando | Orlando, FL | 9.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (407) 858-0455 |
| Solaris Healthcare East Orlando | Orlando, FL | 9.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 110 | (407) 380-3466 |
| Palm Garden Of Orlando | Orlando, FL | 10 mi | 4 of 5 | 132 | (407) 273-6158 |
| Hunters Creek Nursing And Rehab Center | Orlando, FL | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | 116 | (407) 541-2600 |
Home health agencies serving Orlando
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trilogy Home Healthcare | Orlando, FL | 6.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (407) 259-2272 |
| Ethic Health Services LLC | Orlando, FL | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (407) 530-5915 |
| Southeast Homecare | Orlando, FL | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (407) 382-1240 |
| Acute Home Healthcare Inc | Orlando, FL | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Straight-line miles from the center of Orlando. 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 Orlando
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 39% of the $3,594 monthly median income of Orlando 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 Orlando: common questions
What nursing homes are near Orlando?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Conway Lakes Health & Rehabilitation Center in Orlando (8.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lotus Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Orlando (9.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Rehabilitation Center Of Orlando in Orlando (9.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Orlando?
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 39% of the $3,594 monthly median income of Orlando 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 Orlando
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Meadow Woods, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Taft, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Belle Isle, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Rio Pinar, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Pine Castle, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Conway, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Buenaventura Lakes, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Southchase, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Edgewood, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Sky Lake, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Alafaya, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Azalea Park, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Holden Lakes, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Oak Ridge, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Union Park, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Hunters Creek, FL
Other care in Orlando
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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