Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Palm River-Clair Mel are Aviata At Oakfield in Brandon (4.5 mi), Hawthorne Center For Rehabilitation And Healing Of in Brandon (4.8 mi), Elon Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Tampa (5.1 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.
Palm River-Clair Mel has about 264 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Palm River-Clair Mel compared with Hillsborough County and Florida
| Census figure | Palm River-Clair Mel | Hillsborough County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 35% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 15% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 24% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 14% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $56,607 | $55,570 | — |
Older residents in towns around Palm River-Clair Mel
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Village, FL | 2.8 mi | 956 | 94 |
| Brandon, FL | 5.0 mi | 17,191 | 2,089 |
| East Lake-Orient Park, FL | 5.6 mi | 3,193 | 251 |
| Mango, FL | 6.4 mi | 1,557 | 101 |
| Gibsonton, FL | 6.7 mi | 1,574 | 121 |
| Tampa, FL | 6.9 mi | 55,192 | 5,590 |
Nursing homes near Palm River-Clair Mel
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviata At Oakfield | Brandon, FL | 4.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (813) 655-0404 |
| Hawthorne Center For Rehabilitation And Healing Of | Brandon, FL | 4.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 132 | (813) 661-8998 |
| Elon Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Tampa, FL | 5.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 96 | (813) 229-6901 |
| Ybor City Center For Rehabilitation And Healing | Tampa, FL | 5.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 80 | (813) 223-4623 |
| Aviata At Central Park | Brandon, FL | 5.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (813) 651-1818 |
| Victoria Crossing Rehabilitation Center | Brandon, FL | 5.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (813) 681-4220 |
Home health agencies serving Palm River-Clair Mel
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Homecare | Tampa, FL | 1.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 452-6155 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Tampa, FL | 9.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 961-8446 |
| Bon Secours Home Care By Compassus | Sun City Center, FL | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 443-5566 |
| Medical Services Of America Home Health | Tampa, FL | 1.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 626-9888 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Palm River-Clair Mel. 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 River-Clair Mel
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 30% of the $4,717 monthly median income of Palm River-Clair Mel 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.
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Nursing Assistants in Palm River-Clair Mel: common questions
What nursing homes are near Palm River-Clair Mel?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aviata At Oakfield in Brandon (4.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Hawthorne Center For Rehabilitation And Healing Of in Brandon (4.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Elon Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Tampa (5.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Palm River-Clair Mel?
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 30% of the $4,717 monthly median income of Palm River-Clair Mel 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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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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