Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Russellville, AL
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Nursing Assistants in Russellville, AL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Russellville are Everstead Health And Rehabilitation Center in Russellville (0.6 mi), Terrace Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc in Russellville (0.7 mi), Burns Nursing Home, Inc. in Russellville (0.8 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).
Russellville has about 177 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Russellville compared with Franklin County and Alabama
| Census figure | Russellville | Franklin County | Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 47% | 41% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 17% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 38% | 32% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.2% | 7.7% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $30,428 | $40,526 | — |
Older residents in towns around Russellville
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscumbia, AL | 15 mi | 1,963 | 171 |
| Muscle Shoals, AL | 17 mi | 3,033 | 294 |
| Sheffield, AL | 17 mi | 2,392 | 225 |
| Haleyville, AL | 20 mi | 700 | 104 |
| Florence, AL | 23 mi | 7,294 | 992 |
| Red Bay, AL | 24 mi | 637 | 126 |
Nursing homes near Russellville
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everstead Health And Rehabilitation Center | Russellville, AL | 0.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 50 | (256) 332-3773 |
| Terrace Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc | Russellville, AL | 0.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 63 | (256) 332-3826 |
| Burns Nursing Home, Inc. | Russellville, AL | 0.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 57 | (256) 332-4110 |
| Cottage Of The Shoals | Tuscumbia, AL | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | 103 | (256) 383-4541 |
| Keller Landing | Tuscumbia, AL | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | 109 | (256) 383-1535 |
| Cypress Cove Care Center | Muscle Shoals, AL | 17 mi | 5 of 5 | 90 | (256) 381-4330 |
Home health agencies serving Russellville
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Home Health Of Florence | Florence, AL | 23 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 766-1817 |
| Preferred Home Health | Florence, AL | 23 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 246-9972 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Moulton, AL | 29 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 974-2741 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Fort Payne | Rainesville, AL | 107 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 844-8303 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Russellville. 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 Russellville
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 46% of the $2,536 monthly median income of Russellville 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 Russellville: common questions
What nursing homes are near Russellville?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Everstead Health And Rehabilitation Center in Russellville (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Terrace Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc in Russellville (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Burns Nursing Home, Inc. in Russellville (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Russellville?
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 46% of the $2,536 monthly median income of Russellville 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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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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