Phenix City, Alabama

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Phenix City, AL

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Phenix City, AL: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
713
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$13.39
median hourly wage of home care aides in Alabama (BLS, May 2025)
$7.25
Alabama minimum wage per hour

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 figurePhenix CityRussell CountyAlabama
Residents 85 or older0.9%1.2%1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability46%46%38%
Residents 65 or older13%15%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone40%33%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)20%17%12%
Households with no vehicle8.6%8.0%5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$37,264$33,885—

Older residents in towns around Phenix City

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Ladonia, AL3.5 mi43628
Smiths Station, AL6.2 mi74473
Columbus, GA9.9 mi30,0923,469
Cusseta, GA16 mi3970
Opelika, AL25 mi6,049535
Valley, AL26 mi1,645208

Nursing homes near Phenix City

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Canterbury Health Care FacilityPhenix City, AL0.8 mi2 of 5137(334) 291-0485
Parkwood Health Care FacilityPhenix City, AL2.2 mi5 of 574(334) 297-0237
Bridgeway Health And Rehabilitation CenterPhenix City, AL2.9 mi3 of 586(334) 298-8247
Magnolia Manor Of Columbus Nursing Center - WestColumbus, GA4.9 mi2 of 5166(706) 324-2251
Magnolia Manor Of Columbus Nursing Center - EastColumbus, GA5.0 mi3 of 5210(706) 324-0387
Spring Harbor At Green IslandColumbus, GA6.9 mi3 of 540(706) 576-6027

Home health agencies serving Phenix City

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthPhenix City, AL3.1 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(334) 297-6900
Enhabit Home HealthValley, AL26 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(334) 768-6225
Prohealth Home HealthAuburn, AL26 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(334) 521-8810
Enhabit Home HealthDothan, AL89 mi4 of 5nursing, 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 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 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.

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 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.

More near Phenix 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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