Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Palm Bay, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Palm Bay, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Palm Bay are Life Care Center Of Palm Bay in Palm Bay (4.3 mi), Aviata At Palm Bay in Palm Bay (4.9 mi), Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center in Palm Bay (5.7 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.
Palm Bay has about 2,986 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Palm Bay compared with Brevard County and Florida
| Census figure | Palm Bay | Brevard County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.3% | 3.0% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 33% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 24% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 26% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 8.1% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $51,858 | $58,980 | — |
Older residents in towns around Palm Bay
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malabar, FL | 5.5 mi | 590 | 98 |
| Grant-Valkaria, FL | 6.2 mi | 2,035 | 185 |
| West Melbourne, FL | 6.6 mi | 5,451 | 569 |
| June Park, FL | 8.2 mi | 964 | 71 |
| Melbourne Beach, FL | 10 mi | 986 | 63 |
| Melbourne, FL | 11 mi | 19,487 | 3,191 |
Nursing homes near Palm Bay
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center Of Palm Bay | Palm Bay, FL | 4.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 141 | (321) 952-1818 |
| Aviata At Palm Bay | Palm Bay, FL | 4.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (321) 722-0660 |
| Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center | Palm Bay, FL | 5.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (321) 723-1235 |
| Atlantic Shores Nursing And Rehab Center | Melbourne, FL | 6.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (321) 953-2219 |
| Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center | Melbourne, FL | 7.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 179 | (321) 725-3990 |
| West Melbourne Health & Rehabilitation Center | West Melbourne, FL | 8.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 180 | (321) 725-7360 |
Home health agencies serving Palm Bay
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trilogy Home Healthcare | Orlando, FL | 53 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (407) 259-2272 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Palm Bay, FL | 6.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Centerwell Home Health | Melbourne, FL | 17 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 | 17 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 Palm Bay. 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 Palm Bay
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 33% of the $4,322 monthly median income of Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay: common questions
What nursing homes are near Palm Bay?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Palm Bay in Palm Bay (4.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Aviata At Palm Bay in Palm Bay (4.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center in Palm Bay (5.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Palm Bay?
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 33% of the $4,322 monthly median income of Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Grant-Valkaria, FL
- Nursing Assistants in West Melbourne, 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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