Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Sawgrass, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Sawgrass, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Sawgrass are Vicar's Landing Nursing Home in Ponte Vedra Beach (1.3 mi), Avante Villa At Jacksonville Beach Inc in Jacksonville Beach (5.8 mi), Cypress Village in Jacksonville (6.7 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.
Sawgrass has about 249 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Sawgrass compared with St. Johns County and Florida
| Census figure | Sawgrass | St. Johns County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 5.1% | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 27% | 25% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 39% | 21% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 19% | 20% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.3% | 6.7% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.7% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $97,372 | $75,579 | — |
Older residents in towns around Sawgrass
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Valley, FL | 1.3 mi | 5,349 | 579 |
| Jacksonville Beach, FL | 5.7 mi | 5,160 | 595 |
| Nocatee, FL | 7.7 mi | 5,756 | 342 |
| Neptune Beach, FL | 8.5 mi | 1,436 | 49 |
| Atlantic Beach, FL | 10 mi | 3,740 | 765 |
| Fruit Cove, FL | 16 mi | 4,988 | 692 |
Nursing homes near Sawgrass
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicar's Landing Nursing Home | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | 1.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 30 | (904) 285-1055 |
| Avante Villa At Jacksonville Beach Inc | Jacksonville Beach, FL | 5.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 165 | (904) 249-7421 |
| Cypress Village | Jacksonville, FL | 6.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 100 | (904) 223-6100 |
| Bartram Crossing | Jacksonville, FL | 11 mi | 2 of 5 | 100 | (904) 824-3326 |
| Regents Park Of Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (904) 642-7300 |
| Aviata At Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | 116 | (904) 296-6800 |
Home health agencies serving Sawgrass
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | Jacksonville, FL | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| A Care Connection Home Health | Jacksonville, FL | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (904) 899-5520 |
| Concierge Home Care | Jacksonville, FL | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Precise Home Care LLC | Jacksonville, FL | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (904) 448-8670 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Sawgrass. 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 Sawgrass
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 17% of the $8,114 monthly median income of Sawgrass 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 Sawgrass: common questions
What nursing homes are near Sawgrass?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Vicar's Landing Nursing Home in Ponte Vedra Beach (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Avante Villa At Jacksonville Beach Inc in Jacksonville Beach (5.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Cypress Village in Jacksonville (6.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Sawgrass?
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 17% of the $8,114 monthly median income of Sawgrass 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.
More senior care near Sawgrass
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Nocatee, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Neptune Beach, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Atlantic Beach, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Fruit Cove, FL
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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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