Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Tarpon Springs, FL
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Nursing Assistants in Tarpon Springs, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Tarpon Springs are Tarpon Bayou Center in Tarpon Springs (0.8 mi), Peninsula Health Center By Harborview in Tarpon Springs (2.5 mi), Aviata At The Palms in Palm Harbor (5.0 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.
Tarpon Springs has about 910 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Tarpon Springs compared with Pinellas County and Florida
| Census figure | Tarpon Springs | Pinellas County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 31% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 30% | 26% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 34% | 32% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.2% | 12% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $58,149 | $54,353 | — |
Older residents in towns around Tarpon Springs
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday, FL | 3.4 mi | 4,869 | 414 |
| Beacon Square, FL | 4.6 mi | 1,379 | 225 |
| Palm Harbor, FL | 4.6 mi | 17,566 | 3,015 |
| Elfers, FL | 5.7 mi | 2,733 | 301 |
| East Lake, FL | 5.8 mi | 9,395 | 1,117 |
| New Port Richey, FL | 7.7 mi | 5,205 | 716 |
Nursing homes near Tarpon Springs
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarpon Bayou Center | Tarpon Springs, FL | 0.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 114 | (727) 934-4629 |
| Peninsula Health Center By Harborview | Tarpon Springs, FL | 2.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (727) 934-0876 |
| Aviata At The Palms | Palm Harbor, FL | 5.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (727) 785-5671 |
| St Mark Village | Palm Harbor, FL | 5.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 80 | (727) 785-2577 |
| Oakpark Health And Rehabilitation Center | Palm Harbor, FL | 6.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 180 | (727) 787-4777 |
| Trinity Regional Rehab Center | Trinity, FL | 7.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (727) 859-4100 |
Home health agencies serving Tarpon Springs
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Homecare | Saint Petersburg, FL | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (727) 546-8900 |
| Bon Secours Home Care By Compassus | Saint Petersburg, FL | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (727) 577-7990 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Palm Harbor, FL | 5.5 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Comfort Home Health Agency Inc | Palm Harbor, FL | 5.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (727) 682-0053 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Tarpon Springs. 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 Tarpon Springs
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 29% of the $4,846 monthly median income of Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs: common questions
What nursing homes are near Tarpon Springs?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Tarpon Bayou Center in Tarpon Springs (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Peninsula Health Center By Harborview in Tarpon Springs (2.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Aviata At The Palms in Palm Harbor (5.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Tarpon Springs?
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 29% of the $4,846 monthly median income of Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Holiday, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Beacon Square, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Palm Harbor, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Elfers, FL
- Nursing Assistants in East Lake, FL
- Nursing Assistants in New Port Richey, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Dunedin, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Trinity, FL
- Nursing Assistants in Port Richey, 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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