Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Panama City, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Panama City, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Panama City are St Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation in Panama City (1.4 mi), Pruitthealth - Panama City in Panama City (2.8 mi), Aviata At Emerald Shores in Callaway (4.8 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.
Panama City has about 920 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Panama City compared with Bay County and Florida
| Census figure | Panama City | Bay County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 36% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 18% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 34% | 26% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 9.8% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $50,938 | $59,815 | — |
Older residents in towns around Panama City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove, FL | 2.8 mi | 653 | 51 |
| Pretty Bayou, FL | 2.9 mi | 998 | 175 |
| Springfield, FL | 4.0 mi | 1,456 | 165 |
| Parker, FL | 4.9 mi | 854 | 113 |
| Upper Grand Lagoon, FL | 5.0 mi | 3,735 | 406 |
| Lynn Haven, FL | 5.1 mi | 3,140 | 415 |
Nursing homes near Panama City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation | Panama City, FL | 1.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (850) 763-0446 |
| Pruitthealth - Panama City | Panama City, FL | 2.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 101 | (850) 771-1521 |
| Aviata At Emerald Shores | Callaway, FL | 4.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 77 | (850) 871-6363 |
| Community Health And Rehabilitation Center | Panama City, FL | 4.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (850) 588-4643 |
| Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home | Panama City, FL | 6.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (850) 747-5401 |
Home health agencies serving Panama City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Panama City, FL | 2.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 769-3398 |
| Nhc Homecare | Chipley, FL | 38 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 638-8118 |
| Sarasota Memorial Homecare | Sarasota, FL | 280 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (941) 917-7730 |
| Tender Touch Health Care Services | Panama City, FL | 2.0 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 913-1500 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Panama City. 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 Panama City
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 $4,245 monthly median income of Panama City 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 Panama City: common questions
What nursing homes are near Panama City?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation in Panama City (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Panama City in Panama City (2.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Aviata At Emerald Shores in Callaway (4.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Panama City?
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 $4,245 monthly median income of Panama City 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 Panama City
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Cedar Grove, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Pretty Bayou, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Springfield, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Parker, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Upper Grand Lagoon, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Lynn Haven, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Lower Grand Lagoon, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Callaway, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Panama City Beach, FL
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- Nursing Assistants in Port St. Joe, FL
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- Nursing Assistants in Blountstown, FL
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- Nursing Assistants in Chipley, FL
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- Medication Reminders in Panama City
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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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