Wahneta, Florida

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

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Wahneta, FL: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
821
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 Wahneta are Winter Haven Health And Rehabilitation Center in Winter Haven (3.4 mi), Palm Garden Of Winter Haven in Winter Haven (3.5 mi), Life Care Center Of Winter Haven in Winter Haven (3.5 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.

Wahneta has about 0 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Wahneta compared with Polk County and Florida

Census figureWahnetaPolk CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older0.0%2.1%2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability20%32%31%
Residents 65 or older9.9%20%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone16%24%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)25%12%12%
Households with no vehicle4.9%5.4%6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$35,129$50,939—

Older residents in towns around Wahneta

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Eagle Lake, FL1.9 mi21715
Cypress Gardens, FL3.9 mi1,846362
Jan Phyl Village, FL5.6 mi83317
Inwood, FL6.0 mi1,12997
Winter Haven, FL6.0 mi10,6811,363
Bartow, FL7.5 mi3,376576

Nursing homes near Wahneta

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Winter Haven Health And Rehabilitation CenterWinter Haven, FL3.4 mi2 of 5140(863) 293-3103
Palm Garden Of Winter HavenWinter Haven, FL3.5 mi4 of 5120(863) 293-3100
Life Care Center Of Winter HavenWinter Haven, FL3.5 mi4 of 5177(863) 318-8646
Lake Mariam Health And Rehabilitation CenterWinter Haven, FL4.1 mi2 of 5120(863) 293-1989
Astoria Health And Rehabilitation CenterWinter Haven, FL4.6 mi3 of 5132(863) 318-5000
Spring Lake Rehabilitation CenterWinter Haven, FL5.4 mi5 of 5132(863) 294-3055

Home health agencies serving Wahneta

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthWinter Haven, FL2.9 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(963) 401-8592
Medical Services Of America Home HealthTampa, FL40 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(813) 626-9888
Trilogy Home HealthcareTampa, FL41 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(813) 963-1200
Origin Home Health CareApollo Beach, FL44 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(813) 641-0500

Straight-line miles from the center of Wahneta. 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 Wahneta

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 48% of the $2,927 monthly median income of Wahneta 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 Wahneta: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wahneta?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Winter Haven Health And Rehabilitation Center in Winter Haven (3.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Palm Garden Of Winter Haven in Winter Haven (3.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Winter Haven in Winter Haven (3.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Wahneta?

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 48% of the $2,927 monthly median income of Wahneta 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.

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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