Viera West, Florida

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Viera West, FL

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Viera West, FL: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
699
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$16.25
median hourly wage of home care aides in Florida (BLS, May 2025)
$15.00
Florida minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Viera West are Viera Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Viera (2.0 mi), Viera Del Mar Health And Rehabilitation Center in Viera (3.5 mi), Sunrise Point Health And Rehabilitation Center in Rockledge (5.6 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.

Viera West has about 543 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Viera West compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figureViera WestBrevard CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older3.0%3.0%2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability20%33%31%
Residents 65 or older23%24%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone22%26%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)1.9%8.1%12%
Households with no vehicle2.7%4.9%6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$67,083$58,980—

Older residents in towns around Viera West

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Viera East, FL2.0 mi3,985636
Rockledge, FL5.3 mi7,233968
Merritt Island, FL5.9 mi9,6591,135
Cocoa West, FL8.1 mi85970
South Patrick Shores, FL8.3 mi1,73487
Cocoa Beach, FL9.0 mi4,128651

Nursing homes near Viera West

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Viera Healthcare And Rehabilitation CenterViera, FL2.0 mi3 of 5114(321) 752-1000
Viera Del Mar Health And Rehabilitation CenterViera, FL3.5 mi2 of 5131(321) 775-6800
Sunrise Point Health And Rehabilitation CenterRockledge, FL5.6 mi1 of 5100(321) 632-7341
Rockledge Healthcare & Rehabilitation CenterRockledge, FL5.9 mi2 of 5107(321) 632-6300
The Terrace At Courtenay SpringsMerritt Island, FL7.1 mi3 of 580(321) 452-1233
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of MelbourneMelbourne, FL9.3 mi2 of 5167(321) 255-9200

Home health agencies serving Viera West

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Trilogy Home HealthcareOrlando, FL38 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(407) 259-2272
Centerwell Home HealthMelbourne, FL4.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(321) 255-9995
HCA Florida Healthcare At HomeMelbourne, FL4.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(321) 984-0223
Mederi CaretendersViera, FL4.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(325) 253-2200

Straight-line miles from the center of Viera West. 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 Viera West

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 25% of the $5,590 monthly median income of Viera West 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.

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 Viera West: common questions

What nursing homes are near Viera West?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Viera Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Viera (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Viera Del Mar Health And Rehabilitation Center in Viera (3.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Sunrise Point Health And Rehabilitation Center in Rockledge (5.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Viera West?

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 25% of the $5,590 monthly median income of Viera West 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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