Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Palmer Ranch, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Palmer Ranch, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Palmer Ranch are Pr SNF Operations LLC in Sarasota (1.6 mi), Glenridge On Palmer Ranch Inc. in Sarasota (1.7 mi), Bay Village Of Sarasota in Sarasota (2.3 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.
Palmer Ranch has about 1,219 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Palmer Ranch compared with Sarasota County and Florida
| Census figure | Palmer Ranch | Sarasota County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 7.2% | 5.1% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 23% | 27% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 50% | 38% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 24% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.5% | 7.7% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $103,680 | $71,458 | — |
Older residents in towns around Palmer Ranch
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vamo, FL | 2.4 mi | 1,841 | 419 |
| Osprey, FL | 2.4 mi | 2,878 | 462 |
| Gulf Gate, FL | 3.7 mi | 2,568 | 403 |
| Bee Ridge, FL | 4.3 mi | 3,515 | 547 |
| South Gate Ridge, FL | 4.7 mi | 1,558 | 230 |
| Laurel, FL | 4.9 mi | 5,494 | 898 |
Nursing homes near Palmer Ranch
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pr SNF Operations LLC | Sarasota, FL | 1.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 60 | (941) 926-7733 |
| Glenridge On Palmer Ranch Inc. | Sarasota, FL | 1.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 61 | (941) 552-3603 |
| Bay Village Of Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | 2.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 95 | (941) 966-5611 |
| Springs At Lake Pointe Woods | Sarasota, FL | 2.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 101 | (941) 929-2700 |
| Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Sarasota, FL | 3.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (941) 917-4950 |
| Crescent Health And Rehabilitation Center | Sarasota, FL | 3.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 140 | (941) 925-3427 |
Home health agencies serving Palmer Ranch
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trilogy Home Healthcare | Sarasota, FL | 7.1 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 286-1844 |
| Sarasota Memorial Homecare | Sarasota, FL | 1.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (941) 917-7730 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Sarasota, FL | 7.1 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (941) 955-4600 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Venice, FL | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (941) 484-7292 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Palmer Ranch. 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 Palmer Ranch
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 16% of the $8,640 monthly median income of Palmer Ranch 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 Palmer Ranch: common questions
What nursing homes are near Palmer Ranch?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pr SNF Operations LLC in Sarasota (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Glenridge On Palmer Ranch Inc. in Sarasota (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bay Village Of Sarasota in Sarasota (2.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Palmer Ranch?
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 16% of the $8,640 monthly median income of Palmer Ranch 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 Palmer Ranch
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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