Tucker, Georgia

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Tucker, GA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
741
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 Tucker are Tucker Operating Company LLC in Tucker (0.6 mi), Tucker Park Crossing Of Journey LLC in Tucker (1.1 mi), Stone Mountain Run Of Journey LLC in Stone Mountain (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 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).

Tucker has about 873 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Tucker compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figureTuckerDeKalb CountyGeorgia
Residents 85 or older2.4%1.4%1.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability25%32%34%
Residents 65 or older19%14%15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone27%29%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.3%11%11%
Households with no vehicle6.4%7.3%5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$68,341$58,604—

Older residents in towns around Tucker

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Clarkston, GA3.2 mi59824
Stone Mountain, GA3.3 mi90231
Mountain Park, GA4.0 mi2,39873
Lilburn, GA4.9 mi2,558138
Scottdale, GA5.0 mi1,15126
North Decatur, GA5.6 mi3,450265

Nursing homes near Tucker

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Tucker Operating Company LLCTucker, GA0.6 mi2 of 5136(770) 934-3172
Tucker Park Crossing Of Journey LLCTucker, GA1.1 mi1 of 5144(770) 491-9444
Stone Mountain Run Of Journey LLCStone Mountain, GA2.4 mi1 of 5149(770) 498-4144
Briarwood Health Center By Harborview, LLCTucker, GA3.2 mi3 of 5100(770) 938-5740
Pruitthealth - LilburnLilburn, GA4.8 mi1 of 5152(770) 923-2020
Pebblebrook Health Center At Park SpringsStone Mountain, GA4.8 mi4 of 560(678) 684-3157

Home health agencies serving Tucker

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys CompanyTucker, GA1.1 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 938-9611
Centerwell Home HealthAtlanta, GA12 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 998-1393
Aveanna Home HealthDuluth, GA10 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(678) 400-3600
Mesun Home HealthLawrenceville, GA14 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(770) 807-8330

Straight-line miles from the center of Tucker. 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 Tucker

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 21% of the $5,695 monthly median income of Tucker 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 Tucker: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tucker?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Tucker Operating Company LLC in Tucker (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Tucker Park Crossing Of Journey LLC in Tucker (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Stone Mountain Run Of Journey LLC in Stone Mountain (2.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Tucker?

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 21% of the $5,695 monthly median income of Tucker 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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