Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Ridge Wood Heights, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Ridge Wood Heights, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Ridge Wood Heights are Creekside Health And Rehabilitation Center in Sarasota (0.8 mi), Crescent Health And Rehabilitation Center in Sarasota (1.6 mi), Award Care At Sarasota in Sarasota (2.3 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.
Ridge Wood Heights has about 99 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Ridge Wood Heights compared with Sarasota County and Florida
| Census figure | Ridge Wood Heights | Sarasota County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.8% | 5.1% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 27% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 38% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 24% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.6% | 7.7% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $36,941 | $71,458 | — |
Older residents in towns around Ridge Wood Heights
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Gate Ridge, FL | 1.0 mi | 1,558 | 230 |
| Southgate, FL | 1.3 mi | 1,616 | 277 |
| South Sarasota, FL | 1.3 mi | 1,803 | 239 |
| Gulf Gate, FL | 2.0 mi | 2,568 | 403 |
| Bee Ridge, FL | 2.4 mi | 3,515 | 547 |
| Siesta Key, FL | 2.4 mi | 2,959 | 344 |
Nursing homes near Ridge Wood Heights
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Health And Rehabilitation Center | Sarasota, FL | 0.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 178 | (941) 921-7462 |
| Crescent Health And Rehabilitation Center | Sarasota, FL | 1.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 140 | (941) 925-3427 |
| Award Care At Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | 2.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (941) 366-0336 |
| Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center | Sarasota, FL | 2.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 144 | (941) 365-2422 |
| Sarasota Point Rehabilitation Center | Sarasota, FL | 2.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (941) 952-9070 |
| Springs At Lake Pointe Woods | Sarasota, FL | 3.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 101 | (941) 929-2700 |
Home health agencies serving Ridge Wood Heights
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trilogy Home Healthcare | Sarasota, FL | 3.7 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 286-1844 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Sarasota, FL | 3.7 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (941) 955-4600 |
| Sarasota Memorial Homecare | Sarasota, FL | 3.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (941) 917-7730 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Venice, FL | 23 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (941) 484-7292 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Ridge Wood Heights. 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 Ridge Wood Heights
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 46% of the $3,078 monthly median income of Ridge Wood Heights 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 Ridge Wood Heights: common questions
What nursing homes are near Ridge Wood Heights?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Creekside Health And Rehabilitation Center in Sarasota (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Crescent Health And Rehabilitation Center in Sarasota (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Award Care At Sarasota in Sarasota (2.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Ridge Wood Heights?
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 46% of the $3,078 monthly median income of Ridge Wood Heights 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.
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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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