Pensacola, Florida

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Pensacola, FL

Hands-on personal care at home from a certified nursing assistant, for families who want state-certified training. Post what you need in Pensacola for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Pensacola, FL: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
843
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$16.25
median hourly wage of home care aides in Florida (BLS, May 2025)
$15.00
Florida minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Pensacola are Havens At Pensacola, The in Pensacola (1.8 mi), Gulf Valor Rehabilitation By Harborview in Pensacola (2.4 mi), Coral Bay At Pensacola, LLC in Pensacola (2.7 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.

Pensacola has about 1,488 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Pensacola compared with Escambia County and Florida

Census figurePensacolaEscambia CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older2.8%2.0%2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability39%39%31%
Residents 65 or older21%18%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone39%28%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)13%11%12%
Households with no vehicle8.4%7.0%6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$56,109$56,984—

Older residents in towns around Pensacola

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Goulding, FL2.3 mi626116
Brent, FL4.1 mi2,869352
West Pensacola, FL4.7 mi3,414271
Gulf Breeze, FL5.1 mi1,845216
Ferry Pass, FL5.5 mi6,4811,108
Myrtle Grove, FL6.9 mi2,280215

Nursing homes near Pensacola

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Havens At Pensacola, ThePensacola, FL1.8 mi4 of 5120(850) 746-0700
Gulf Valor Rehabilitation By HarborviewPensacola, FL2.4 mi4 of 5155(850) 430-0500
Coral Bay At Pensacola, LLCPensacola, FL2.7 mi2 of 5210(850) 437-3131
Arabella Health & Wellness Of PensacolaPensacola, FL2.9 mi4 of 5118(850) 434-2355
Bayside Health And Rehabilitation CenterPensacola, FL3.2 mi4 of 5120(850) 477-4550
Pensacola Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterPensacola, FL4.3 mi2 of 5120(850) 857-5200

Home health agencies serving Pensacola

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Mission Home Health LLCPensacola, FL1.6 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 972-0311
Peoples Home Health LLCPensacola, FL2.4 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 696-0911
Stat Home Health Florida Panhandle LLCPensacola, FL2.9 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 857-1889
Amedisys Home HealthPensacola, FL1.6 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—

Straight-line miles from the center of Pensacola. 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 Pensacola

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 $4,676 monthly median income of Pensacola 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.

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 Pensacola: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pensacola?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Havens At Pensacola, The in Pensacola (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Gulf Valor Rehabilitation By Harborview in Pensacola (2.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Coral Bay At Pensacola, LLC in Pensacola (2.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Pensacola?

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 $4,676 monthly median income of Pensacola 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.

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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