Skidaway Island, Georgia

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

Hands-on personal care at home from a certified nursing assistant, for families who want state-certified training. Post what you need in Skidaway Island for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Skidaway Island, GA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
676
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 Skidaway Island are Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway Island in Savannah (0.6 mi), Riverview Health & Rehab Ctr in Savannah (4.6 mi), Pruitthealth - Savannah in Savannah (5.5 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).

Skidaway Island has about 402 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Skidaway Island compared with Chatham County and Georgia

Census figureSkidaway IslandChatham CountyGeorgia
Residents 85 or older4.3%1.7%1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability18%36%34%
Residents 65 or older52%17%15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone15%27%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)3.4%9.4%11%
Households with no vehicle0.9%7.6%5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$114,495$62,844—

Older residents in towns around Skidaway Island

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Montgomery, GA3.1 mi1,054257
Wilmington Island, GA6.0 mi3,249412
Whitemarsh Island, GA6.7 mi1,20638
Thunderbolt, GA6.8 mi633170
Savannah, GA10 mi21,1372,163
Georgetown, GA11 mi1,427107

Nursing homes near Skidaway Island

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway IslandSavannah, GA0.6 mi4 of 523(912) 598-5030
Riverview Health & Rehab CtrSavannah, GA4.6 mi1 of 5284(912) 354-8225
Pruitthealth - SavannahSavannah, GA5.5 mi2 of 5140(912) 927-9416
Savannah Crossing Of Journey LLCSavannah, GA5.7 mi3 of 5107(912) 354-2752
Abercorn Rehabilitation CenterSavannah, GA7.0 mi1 of 5100(912) 925-4402
Candler Skilled Nursing UnitSavannah, GA7.0 mi5 of 522(912) 819-6262

Home health agencies serving Skidaway Island

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthSavannah, GA8.1 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(912) 355-3409
Amedisys Home HealthSavannah, GA8.4 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(912) 233-9800
St Joseph's/Candler Home Healthcare, IncSavannah, GA4.7 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(912) 819-7600
Enhabit Home HealthPooler, GA17 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(912) 330-7394

Straight-line miles from the center of Skidaway Island. 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 Skidaway Island

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 13% of the $9,541 monthly median income of Skidaway Island 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 Skidaway Island: common questions

What nursing homes are near Skidaway Island?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway Island in Savannah (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Riverview Health & Rehab Ctr in Savannah (4.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Savannah in Savannah (5.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Skidaway Island?

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 13% of the $9,541 monthly median income of Skidaway Island 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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