Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in River Ridge, FL
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Nursing Assistants in River Ridge, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to River Ridge are Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of New Port Richey in New Port Richey (4.8 mi), Heather Hill Healthcare Center in New Port Richey (4.9 mi), Life Care Center Of New Port Richey in New Port Richey (5.0 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.
River Ridge has about 99 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
River Ridge compared with Pasco County and Florida
| Census figure | River Ridge | Pasco County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 27% | 34% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 22% | 22% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 27% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0% | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $63,482 | $48,950 | — |
Older residents in towns around River Ridge
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moon Lake, FL | 2.5 mi | 595 | 62 |
| New Port Richey East, FL | 4.2 mi | 3,167 | 267 |
| Jasmine Estates, FL | 4.4 mi | 3,771 | 292 |
| Bayonet Point, FL | 5.4 mi | 7,768 | 1,255 |
| New Port Richey, FL | 5.8 mi | 5,205 | 716 |
| Meadow Oaks, FL | 6.0 mi | 1,224 | 155 |
Nursing homes near River Ridge
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of New Port Richey | New Port Richey, FL | 4.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (727) 376-1585 |
| Heather Hill Healthcare Center | New Port Richey, FL | 4.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 105 | (727) 849-6939 |
| Life Care Center Of New Port Richey | New Port Richey, FL | 5.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 113 | (727) 375-2999 |
| Southern Pines Nursing Center | New Port Richey, FL | 5.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (727) 842-8402 |
| Aspire At Ridge Haven | New Port Richey, FL | 5.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (727) 848-3578 |
| Trinity Regional Rehab Center | Trinity, FL | 5.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (727) 859-4100 |
Home health agencies serving River Ridge
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Land O Lakes, FL | 8.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 920-9389 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Palm Harbor, FL | 14 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Comfort Home Health Agency Inc | Palm Harbor, FL | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (727) 682-0053 |
| Primecare Home Health | Saint Petersburg, FL | 20 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (727) 345-3600 |
Straight-line miles from the center of River Ridge. 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 River Ridge
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 27% of the $5,290 monthly median income of River Ridge 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 River Ridge: common questions
What nursing homes are near River Ridge?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of New Port Richey in New Port Richey (4.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Heather Hill Healthcare Center in New Port Richey (4.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of New Port Richey in New Port Richey (5.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in River Ridge?
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 27% of the $5,290 monthly median income of River Ridge 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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Bayonet Point, FL
- Nursing Assistants in New Port Richey, FL
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Other care in River Ridge
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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