Sandersville, Georgia

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Sandersville, GA

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Sandersville, GA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
436
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$14.07
median hourly wage of home care aides in Georgia (BLS, May 2025)
$7.25
Georgia minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Sandersville are Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr in Sandersville (0.5 mi), Washington Co Extended Care Facility in Sandersville (1.0 mi), Heritage Inn Of Sandersville Health And Rehab in Sandersville (1.4 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Georgia earn a median $14.07 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

Sandersville has about 59 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Sandersville compared with Washington County and Georgia

Census figureSandersvilleWashington CountyGeorgia
Residents 85 or older1.1%1.4%1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability30%41%34%
Residents 65 or older15%18%15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone37%37%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)13%16%11%
Households with no vehicle9.4%6.8%5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$40,303$34,907—

Older residents in towns around Sandersville

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Wrightsville, GA18 mi596147
Hardwick, GA26 mi70384
Milledgeville, GA26 mi1,933212
Dublin, GA32 mi2,765383
Thomson, GA38 mi1,082105
Swainsboro, GA39 mi99049

Nursing homes near Sandersville

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Smith Medical Nursing Care CtrSandersville, GA0.5 mi1 of 556(478) 552-5155
Washington Co Extended Care FacilitySandersville, GA1.0 mi3 of 560(478) 240-2005
Heritage Inn Of Sandersville Health And RehabSandersville, GA1.4 mi5 of 560(478) 552-3015
Wrightsville Manor Health And RehabWrightsville, GA18 mi1 of 594(478) 864-2286
Pruitthealth - ToomsboroToomsboro, GA19 mi5 of 562(478) 933-5395
Gibson Health Opco LLCGibson, GA21 mi5 of 5104(706) 598-3201

Home health agencies serving Sandersville

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Atrium Health Navicent At HomeMacon, GA55 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(478) 633-5600
University Home Health ServicesWaynesboro, GA48 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(706) 554-7013
Enhabit Home HealthMacon, GA55 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(478) 742-7557
Enhabit Home HealthHartwell, GA95 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(706) 283-7395

Straight-line miles from the center of Sandersville. 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 Sandersville

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,359 monthly median income of Sandersville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Sandersville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sandersville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr in Sandersville (0.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Washington Co Extended Care Facility in Sandersville (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Heritage Inn Of Sandersville Health And Rehab in Sandersville (1.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Sandersville?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,359 monthly median income of Sandersville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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.

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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