Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Sebring, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Sebring, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Sebring are Vivo Healthcare Sebring in Sebring (1.3 mi), Palms At Sebring Nursing And Rehabilitation The in Sebring (1.6 mi), Oaks At Avon in Avon Park (9.9 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.
Sebring has about 330 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Sebring compared with Highlands County and Florida
| Census figure | Sebring | Highlands County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 26% | 36% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 34% | 25% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 12% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.8% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $49,936 | $51,234 | — |
Older residents in towns around Sebring
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Park, FL | 8.9 mi | 3,201 | 450 |
| Frostproof, FL | 20 mi | 1,108 | 104 |
| Wauchula, FL | 23 mi | 515 | 136 |
| Crooked Lake Park, FL | 26 mi | 352 | 26 |
| Alturas, FL | 29 mi | 851 | 9 |
| Fort Meade, FL | 30 mi | 1,295 | 249 |
Nursing homes near Sebring
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Healthcare Sebring | Sebring, FL | 1.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 104 | (863) 382-2153 |
| Palms At Sebring Nursing And Rehabilitation The | Sebring, FL | 1.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (863) 385-0161 |
| Oaks At Avon | Avon Park, FL | 9.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 104 | (863) 453-5200 |
| Lake Placid Health And Rehabilitation Center | Lake Placid, FL | 12 mi | 2 of 5 | 180 | (863) 465-7200 |
| Royal Care Of Avon Park | Avon Park, FL | 12 mi | 2 of 5 | 90 | (863) 453-6674 |
| Vivo Healthcare Wauchula | Wauchula, FL | 23 mi | 2 of 5 | 79 | (863) 773-3231 |
Home health agencies serving Sebring
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Winter Haven, FL | 40 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (963) 401-8592 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Bradenton, FL | 65 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Healthy Services Of Tampa Inc | Tampa, FL | 74 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 932-9911 |
| Palms Home Care | Sebring, FL | 1.7 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (863) 385-6353 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Sebring. 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 Sebring
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 34% of the $4,161 monthly median income of Sebring 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 Sebring: common questions
What nursing homes are near Sebring?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Vivo Healthcare Sebring in Sebring (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Palms At Sebring Nursing And Rehabilitation The in Sebring (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Oaks At Avon in Avon Park (9.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Sebring?
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 34% of the $4,161 monthly median income of Sebring 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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