Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Phenix City, AL
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Nursing Assistants in Phenix City, AL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Phenix City are Canterbury Health Care Facility in Phenix City (0.8 mi), Parkwood Health Care Facility in Phenix City (2.2 mi), Bridgeway Health And Rehabilitation Center in Phenix City (2.9 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Alabama earn a median $13.39 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
Phenix City has about 361 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Phenix City compared with Russell County and Alabama
| Census figure | Phenix City | Russell County | Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 46% | 46% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 15% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 40% | 33% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 20% | 17% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.6% | 8.0% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $37,264 | $33,885 | — |
Older residents in towns around Phenix City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladonia, AL | 3.5 mi | 436 | 28 |
| Smiths Station, AL | 6.2 mi | 744 | 73 |
| Columbus, GA | 9.9 mi | 30,092 | 3,469 |
| Cusseta, GA | 16 mi | 397 | 0 |
| Opelika, AL | 25 mi | 6,049 | 535 |
| Valley, AL | 26 mi | 1,645 | 208 |
Nursing homes near Phenix City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Health Care Facility | Phenix City, AL | 0.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 137 | (334) 291-0485 |
| Parkwood Health Care Facility | Phenix City, AL | 2.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 74 | (334) 297-0237 |
| Bridgeway Health And Rehabilitation Center | Phenix City, AL | 2.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 86 | (334) 298-8247 |
| Magnolia Manor Of Columbus Nursing Center - West | Columbus, GA | 4.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 166 | (706) 324-2251 |
| Magnolia Manor Of Columbus Nursing Center - East | Columbus, GA | 5.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 210 | (706) 324-0387 |
| Spring Harbor At Green Island | Columbus, GA | 6.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 40 | (706) 576-6027 |
Home health agencies serving Phenix City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Phenix City, AL | 3.1 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (334) 297-6900 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Valley, AL | 26 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (334) 768-6225 |
| Prohealth Home Health | Auburn, AL | 26 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (334) 521-8810 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Dothan, AL | 89 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (334) 793-5758 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Phenix 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 Phenix City
At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,105 monthly median income of Phenix City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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.
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 Phenix City: common questions
What nursing homes are near Phenix City?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Canterbury Health Care Facility in Phenix City (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Parkwood Health Care Facility in Phenix City (2.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bridgeway Health And Rehabilitation Center in Phenix City (2.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Phenix City?
At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,105 monthly median income of Phenix City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Ladonia, AL
- Nursing Assistants in Smiths Station, AL
- Nursing Assistants in Columbus, GA
- Nursing Assistants in Cusseta, GA
- Nursing Assistants in Opelika, AL
- Nursing Assistants in Valley, AL
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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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