Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Palm Coast, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Palm Coast, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Palm Coast are Aviata At Grand Oaks in Palm Coast (3.1 mi), Flagler Health And Rehabilitation Center in Bunnell (5.2 mi), The Pavilion At Crescent Lake in Crescent City (18 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 Coast has about 3,182 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Palm Coast compared with Flagler County and Florida
| Census figure | Palm Coast | Flagler County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.2% | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 29% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 29% | 31% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 19% | 20% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.2% | 6.7% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.9% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $61,697 | $63,791 | — |
Older residents in towns around Palm Coast
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler Beach, FL | 8.0 mi | 1,838 | 356 |
| Bunnell, FL | 9.4 mi | 1,136 | 67 |
| Flagler Estates, FL | 15 mi | 624 | 20 |
| Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL | 17 mi | 2,960 | 360 |
| Butler Beach, FL | 18 mi | 1,864 | 138 |
| Ormond Beach, FL | 19 mi | 14,718 | 1,659 |
Nursing homes near Palm Coast
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviata At Grand Oaks | Palm Coast, FL | 3.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (386) 446-6060 |
| Flagler Health And Rehabilitation Center | Bunnell, FL | 5.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (386) 437-4168 |
| The Pavilion At Crescent Lake | Crescent City, FL | 18 mi | 4 of 5 | 92 | (386) 698-2222 |
| Avante At Ormond Beach, Inc | Ormond Beach, FL | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | 133 | (386) 677-7955 |
| Moultrie Creek Nursing And Rehab Center | Saint Augustine, FL | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (904) 797-1800 |
| Coquina Center | Ormond Beach, FL | 20 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (386) 672-7113 |
Home health agencies serving Palm Coast
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | Palm Coast, FL | 2.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Halifax Health Care At Home | Port Orange, FL | 31 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (386) 425-3871 |
| Concierge Home Care | Port Orange, FL | 31 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (386) 257-6601 |
| Precise Home Care LLC | Jacksonville, FL | 51 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (904) 448-8670 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Palm Coast. 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 Coast
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 27% of the $5,141 monthly median income of Palm Coast 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 Coast: common questions
What nursing homes are near Palm Coast?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aviata At Grand Oaks in Palm Coast (3.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Flagler Health And Rehabilitation Center in Bunnell (5.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Pavilion At Crescent Lake in Crescent City (18 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Palm Coast?
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 27% of the $5,141 monthly median income of Palm Coast 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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Other care in Palm Coast
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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