Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in St. Augustine South, FL
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Nursing Assistants in St. Augustine South, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to St. Augustine South are Ponce Therapy Care Center And Rehab, The in Saint Augustine (1.5 mi), St Augustine Health And Rehabilitation Center in Saint Augustine (2.2 mi), Moultrie Creek Nursing And Rehab Center in Saint Augustine (2.4 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.
St. Augustine South has about 75 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
St. Augustine South compared with St. Johns County and Florida
| Census figure | St. Augustine South | St. Johns County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 26% | 25% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 27% | 21% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 20% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.4% | 6.7% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $54,136 | $75,579 | — |
Older residents in towns around St. Augustine South
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine Shores, FL | 2.7 mi | 3,186 | 377 |
| St. Augustine Beach, FL | 2.7 mi | 2,054 | 130 |
| St. Augustine, FL | 3.6 mi | 4,213 | 478 |
| Butler Beach, FL | 4.4 mi | 1,864 | 138 |
| World Golf Village, FL | 13 mi | 5,175 | 200 |
| Flagler Estates, FL | 16 mi | 624 | 20 |
Nursing homes near St. Augustine South
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce Therapy Care Center And Rehab, The | Saint Augustine, FL | 1.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (904) 824-3311 |
| St Augustine Health And Rehabilitation Center | Saint Augustine, FL | 2.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (904) 824-4479 |
| Moultrie Creek Nursing And Rehab Center | Saint Augustine, FL | 2.4 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (904) 797-1800 |
| Lilac At Bayview, The | Saint Augustine, FL | 2.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (904) 829-3475 |
| Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home | Saint Augustine, FL | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (904) 940-2193 |
| Westminster St Augustine | Saint Augustine, FL | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | 30 | (904) 940-4801 |
Home health agencies serving St. Augustine South
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | Palm Coast, FL | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | Jacksonville, FL | 30 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| A Care Connection Home Health | Jacksonville, FL | 30 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 | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Straight-line miles from the center of St. Augustine South. 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 St. Augustine South
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 31% of the $4,511 monthly median income of St. Augustine South 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 St. Augustine South: common questions
What nursing homes are near St. Augustine South?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ponce Therapy Care Center And Rehab, The in Saint Augustine (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); St Augustine Health And Rehabilitation Center in Saint Augustine (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Moultrie Creek Nursing And Rehab Center in Saint Augustine (2.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in St. Augustine South?
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 31% of the $4,511 monthly median income of St. Augustine South 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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