Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in West Little River, FL
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Nursing Assistants in West Little River, FL: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to West Little River are Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab Center in Miami (0.8 mi), Azure Shores Rehab in Miami (1.6 mi), Miami Shores Nursing And Rehab Center in Miami (1.7 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.
West Little River has about 696 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
West Little River compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida
| Census figure | West Little River | Miami-Dade County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 17% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 17% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 28% | 21% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $31,141 | $41,151 | — |
Older residents in towns around West Little River
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladeview, FL | 1.2 mi | 1,796 | 251 |
| Pinewood, FL | 1.5 mi | 2,861 | 171 |
| Westview, FL | 1.8 mi | 2,536 | 253 |
| Brownsville, FL | 2.5 mi | 2,986 | 342 |
| Opa-locka, FL | 3.2 mi | 2,485 | 242 |
| Miami Shores, FL | 3.7 mi | 1,455 | 160 |
Nursing homes near West Little River
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab Center | Miami, FL | 0.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 106 | (305) 691-5711 |
| Azure Shores Rehab | Miami, FL | 1.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (305) 836-1550 |
| Miami Shores Nursing And Rehab Center | Miami, FL | 1.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 99 | (305) 759-8711 |
| Shoreside Health And Rehabilitation Center | Miami, FL | 3.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 150 | (305) 899-4700 |
| Terrace Of Hialeah, The | Hialeah, FL | 3.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 276 | (305) 885-2437 |
| Miami Jewish Health Systems, Inc | Miami, FL | 3.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 393 | (305) 751-8626 |
Home health agencies serving West Little River
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caring Professional Services, Inc. | Hialeah, FL | 4.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (305) 266-0731 |
| Southeast Homecare | Doral, FL | 4.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (786) 507-2400 |
| Professional Home Services, Inc. | Miami Lakes, FL | 5.1 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (305) 827-1211 |
| A Plus Home Health Services LLC | Miami, FL | 6.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (786) 953-8052 |
Straight-line miles from the center of West Little River. 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 West Little River
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 54% of the $2,595 monthly median income of West Little River 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.
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Nursing Assistants in West Little River: common questions
What nursing homes are near West Little River?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab Center in Miami (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Azure Shores Rehab in Miami (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Miami Shores Nursing And Rehab Center in Miami (1.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in West Little River?
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 54% of the $2,595 monthly median income of West Little River 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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Other care in West Little River
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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