Pendergrass, Georgia

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Pendergrass, GA

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Pendergrass, GA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
746
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$14.07
median hourly wage of home care aides in Georgia (BLS, May 2025)
$7.25
Georgia minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Pendergrass are Bell Minor Home, The in Gainesville (12 mi), Hill Haven Nursing Home in Commerce (12 mi), Northridge Health And Rehabilitation in Commerce (13 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Georgia earn a median $14.07 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

Pendergrass has about 12 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Pendergrass compared with Jackson County and Georgia

Census figurePendergrassJackson CountyGeorgia
Residents 85 or older0.3%0.9%1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability10%33%34%
Residents 65 or older3.9%15%15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone18%17%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)1.5%8.6%11%
Households with no vehicle2.8%2.3%5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$94,583$59,066—

Older residents in towns around Pendergrass

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Jefferson, GA4.8 mi1,708232
Hoschton, GA7.2 mi62794
Braselton, GA8.7 mi3,012366
Commerce, GA12 mi1,081138
Gainesville, GA12 mi6,676974
Winder, GA12 mi2,342297

Nursing homes near Pendergrass

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Bell Minor Home, TheGainesville, GA12 mi1 of 5104(770) 532-2066
Hill Haven Nursing HomeCommerce, GA12 mi3 of 570(706) 336-8000
Northridge Health And RehabilitationCommerce, GA13 mi4 of 5167(706) 335-1300
New Horizons LimestoneGainesville, GA13 mi4 of 5142(770) 219-8600
Winder Center For Nursing And HealingWinder, GA13 mi1 of 5163(770) 867-2108
Crossroads Of Flowery Branch Of Journey LLC, TheFlowery Branch, GA13 mi1 of 5100(770) 967-2070

Home health agencies serving Pendergrass

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Northeast Georgia Home HealthGainesville, GA13 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 297-0041
Tugaloo Home Health Agency, An Amedisy CompanyGainesville, GA13 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 532-2013
Amedisys Home Health Of CovingtonCovington, GA45 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 787-1796
Piedmont Home HealthAthens, GA21 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(833) 719-1991

Straight-line miles from the center of Pendergrass. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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
Cost

What CNAs costs in Pendergrass

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $7,882 monthly median income of Pendergrass households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

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.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Pendergrass: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pendergrass?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bell Minor Home, The in Gainesville (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hill Haven Nursing Home in Commerce (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Northridge Health And Rehabilitation in Commerce (13 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Pendergrass?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $7,882 monthly median income of Pendergrass households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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